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For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. The same report found that Black/African American administrators in higher education were just 8% of all senior leaders.

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MAY 16, 2024

Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee retired on Friday after he was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel. I wish him and his family well.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

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JUNE 6, 2024

Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dixon, who serves as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, will succeed Dr. Johnson O. I can’t wait to engage with all the possibilities that Durham has to offer.” Akinleye, who retires June 30.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

 Students are left questioning whether barriers to accessing higher education will swell and if colleges and universities will support initiatives that support their sense of belonging. The legislative branch has yet to detail a plan to supplement the school funding drying up from pandemic relief programs.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Shawna Patterson-Stephens, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University, received the Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award on Tuesday from NASPA, the association representing student affairs professionals.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigned her post effective Aug. Dr. Minouche Shafik The university has been embroiled in controversy since antiwar demonstrations reached a fever pitch in the spring of 2024.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) have been in existence for over 50 years, serving not only Native American and Alaskan Native students but anyone from the rural communities where they reside. All this care comes with a consequence—it can lead to burn out, which can lead to faculty, staff, and administrators leaving their roles.

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JULY 1, 2024

Flinders has been named president of Frontier Nursing University. Flinders “I am proud and honored to accept the position of president of Frontier Nursing University,” said Flinders, who is an alum of Frontier. “I Flinders served as professor of nursing and associate provost for faculty affairs at Miami University (Ohio).

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Saint Augustine’s University—a historically Black college and university in North Carolina—has announced plans to cut half of its employees as administrators, amid financial challenges. According to university officials, the institution has reduced its expenses by approximately $17 million this fiscal year compared to 2023. “As

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MAY 29, 2024

Maurie McInnis is set to become the next president of her alma mater, Yale University, effective July 1. I am filling big shoes and am grateful to be stepping into the university at a time when the priorities are clear and the plan to achieve them is strong and bolstered by an excellent academic and administrative leadership team.”

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MARCH 3, 2024

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) condemned the University of Florida's elimination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff. The University of Florida is--and will always be--unwavering in our commitment to university human dignity," the memo read. "

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JUNE 26, 2024

Real average salaries for full-time faculty members remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

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MARCH 26, 2024

The Saint Peter’s University Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Hubert Benitez as the 23rd president of Saint Peter’s University, effective July 1. Dr. Hubert Benitez “I want to thank the Board of Trustees for the distinction of being appointed president of Saint Peter’s University,” said Benitez. “As He earned a Ph.D.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Diversity Landmarks—the displaying of 3x5 placards showcasing quotes that embrace diversity — has been part of Indiana University Northwest (IUN) for two decades. He said that his vision for diversity administration has always been one of demonstrated accountability and a “roll call” for champions, advocates, and friends.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has imposed a $14 million fine, resulting from a settlement agreement with Liberty University for material and ongoing violations of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known as the Clery Act.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Manuel Martínez has been named president of Dominican University New York. Dr. Manuel Martínez “I am so honored and grateful to be chosen as the next president of Dominican University New York,” said Martínez. Martínez will be the first layperson to lead the university in its 72-year history.

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APRIL 2, 2024

A class-action lawsuit against Walden University, a private, for-profit, online institution has concluded with the school settling and agreeing to pay the plaintiffs $28.5 It kept going and going and going,” said Carroll, an adjunct professor at Columbia International University. “We million, pending court approval.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Scott On Sunday, October 22, Michigan State University (MSU) Trustee Brianna Scott presented a seven-page letter to the board calling for the removal of Dr. Rema Vassar, the first Black woman to chair the Board of Trustees at MSU. Dr. Clyde Barnett II is a senior research associate at Wayne State University. Dr. Adriel A.

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JUNE 22, 2023

Smith University (JCSU) in January 2018, he brought his experience in law and investment banking as well as his experience in education that encompassed both K–12 and higher education. Smith University, enjoys a Golden Bulls basketball game in Brayboy Gymnasium (home of “Brayboy Madness”) with First Lady Denise McGregor Armbrister.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Guilford College has apologized to Virginia State University after racial slurs were yelled at players during a Sep. While there have been direct apologies to our administration, VSU says that our student-athletes also deserve a personal apology,” VSU said in an Oct. 26 women’s soccer game between the two schools. 3 statement.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

For these reasons and others, it is time for a strong universal publicly funded option to be created for infants through kindergarten to ensure that all children have access to high-quality early education, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, an historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina. McMickens During an interview with Diverse , McMickens recalls an op-ed column written by a Black student in The Daily Pennsylvanian , the University of Pennsylvania student newspaper.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Pa Lee Moua Pa Lee Moua has been named executive director of the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. in leadership studies from Marian University of Fond du Lac in Wisconsin.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Dwayne Lee Pinkney Dwayne Lee Pinkney has been appointed executive senior vice chancellor for administration and finance and chief financial officer at the University of Pittsburgh. He served as executive vice president for finance and administration at Indiana University.

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While players in the NCAA Tournament were diverse, head coaches and administrators lagged far behind. Harper, founder and executive director of the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center. The head coach is also shown, and demographic data on the university is provided. Data across Division I is also provided.

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And its publication by Wayne State University Press earlier this month comes right on time, as a new academic school year gets underway. It is filled with information based on lived experiences of Black women who are currently administrators. The book is edited by Drs. Stephanie Y. Evans, Stephanie Shonekan, and Stephanie G.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Michigan State University (MSU) tenure-track faculty have launched a public unionization campaign to gain more influence in administrative decision-making, The State News reported. They are just advisory," Buchanan said.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, School of Education, Howard University Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: B.A., international business, Taylor University; M.A., international business, Taylor University; M.A., Sáenz, University of Texas at Austin; Dr. Pamela L. Dr. Victor B.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New College of Florida and Spartanburg Community College have been added to the American Association of University Professors ’ list of institutions sanctioned for substantial noncompliance with widely accepted standards of academic government. AAUP’s Governing Council voted on the measure Feb.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Castillo has been named the Acting President of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, effective immediately. Castillo, who has served as the Vice President for Finance and Administration at TAMIU since 2008, will oversee the university’s operations following the unexpected passing of President Pablo Arenaz.

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MAY 8, 2024

Mary Alexander has been named vice provost for administration and operations at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She served as vice provost for administration at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

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MAY 10, 2024

He served as vice president and dean of enrollment management at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. Job holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration -marketing from the University of Arkansas, and a juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from FIU, a master’s in human resources development and administration from Barry U. in Miami, and a doctorate in instructional technology and distance education from Nova Southeastern University.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Kelli Shuman Kelli Shuman has been named associate vice president and chief human resources officer at Carnegie Mellon University. She served as associate vice president for human resources and chief human resources officer at Elon University.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Bill Lee has announced new appointees to the Tennessee State University (TSU) Board of Trustees after signing a bill from the General Assembly to reconstitute the body. Lee said his “administration, in partnership with the General Assembly, is committed to ensuring students are being served.” Tennessee Gov.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Morakinyo Kuti has been named president of his alma mater, Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Thomas University, and a doctorate in public policy and administration from Walden University. In June, Dr. Jack Thomas, Central State University's former president opted not to renew his contract.

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