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Mark Johnson and his wife, Heather Williams Johnson Doctor of Ministry program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, will take over leadership following the retirement of Dr. Rick Brewer earlier this year.

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Students who want to become part of the Sacramento State Native American College can apply after being accepted into Sacramento State through CSU’s general application process. All students must minor in Native American Studies, with an emphasis on Native American leadership.

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"All of her personal and professional experiences created a presidential presence that stood out from an exceptional field of over 75 applicants," said Janet Lopez, chair of the FLC Board of Trustees. The work of reconciliation is ongoing, and it requires leadership that is both visionary and deeply rooted in community," Lopez noted. "Dr.

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JULY 5, 2023

Ajene Wilcoxson, Pipeline2Possibilities Program for the California Community College system “I can easily see Dom Turner being a college president one day,” said Dr. Frimpomaa Ampaw, chair of the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy in the School of Education and Urban Studies at Morgan State University. “I

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The selected scholars, who emerged from a competitive application process, will convene in Philadelphia this month for ATD's annual DREAM conference. This year's cohort represents a broad spectrum of academic pursuits and backgrounds.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The debacle surrounding the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) affected the incoming fall class at three-quarters of private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nation. That’s according to the results released by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Why should new reform efforts focus on leadership? The demand for high-quality leadership training outstrips supply: Over the past seven years, Aspen has pushed to do as much as possible, developing 156 presidents through our fellowships. A national leadership development strategy matters. Yet, we cannot keep up with demand.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is partnering with 40 Georgia colleges and universities to waive college application fees this November in honor of the state’s “Apply to College Month,” WSBTV reported. Brian Kemp College application fees vary from school to school but on average are approximately $50. “We Brian Kemp said.

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MAY 10, 2023

Applications and enrollment are at record highs as is the diversity of the student body. It’s about preparing our students to thrive in their careers and throughout their lives, because they have experiences and exposures that ready them for a rapidly evolving world.” Research activity is ahead of last year.

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MARCH 31, 2025

They are also removing DEI from their leadership titles. Among other things, she found that colleges and universities are scrubbing their websites and other materials of certain DEI trigger words and rebranding by using phrases such as inclusive excellence. Some schools, she said, are folding their DEI work into their strategic plans.

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JULY 31, 2023

Student success organization Catalyze has opened grant applications for the third round of its Catalyze Challenge. Applications open Jul. Dr. Michelle Cheang This round seeks to support learners ages 11-22 by funding efforts focused on career exploration for young adolescents and activating employer partnerships. 31, and go to Sep.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

From crafting your application essays to navigating standardized tests , there’s a lot to keep track of. Creating a college application checklist is a great way to stay on top of things—and we’ve got one to help you get started. However, actually fulfilling college application requirements requires some planning and forethought.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education. Dr. Gresham D.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Institutional leadership must show a commitment to transformation and creating an environment in which Latino students thrive. These are the institutions that can show you with their data, with their evidence-based practices and with their leadership what they’re doing,” says Santiago. and graduate 19%.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Duke University is discontinuing its Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program, a program for top applicants of African descent. No application is required for the scholarship, which pays full tuition, room, and board. Dr. Candis Watts Smith The decision comes in the wake of the 2023 U.S.

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JULY 12, 2023

“I can easily see Dom Turner being a college president one day,” said Dr. Frimpomaa Ampaw, chair of the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy in the School of Education and Urban Studies at Morgan State University. “I There are practical applications for his doctoral studies. Dominique Turner, a fourth-year Ph.D.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Many students want to stand out on their college applications and make a good first impression, but they are unsure where to start and what to include. Colleges review hundreds of applications and many prestigious colleges have low acceptance rates, so it’s important to be prepared before you start applying.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

In 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, most higher education institutions opted to eliminate the requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores such as the ACT and SAT. These findings show that a holistic review of applicants can predict academic success without requiring ACT or SAT scores. Dr. Suzanne M.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This guide covers the top options, their benefits, eligibility criteria, and application tips to help you get started. This fellowship recognizes academic excellence and leadership qualities, making it highly competitive but rewarding. Submitting applications before deadlines increases your chances of success.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

The report suggested that ED should provide guidance to competitive Title III/V applicants on how best to include allowable activities that are not explicitly outlined in HEA Titles III and V.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

We are only a few weeks into the fall semester, and already the leadership coming and going lists are growing. This week, Academic Search released a report outlining the seven leadership competencies current presidents identify to succeed in these high-stakes roles.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Research suggests that we send cues affecting underrepresented students’ aspirations, application, and enrollment decisions through three channels: public policies, admissions requirements, and recruitment and advising interactions. Application rates ripple to enrollment rates, and those impact the decisions of cohorts that follow.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Applications for the program opened Jun. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time at a TMCF member school during the 2023-2024 school year; have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate leadership skills; establish financial need; and be a U.S. 5, with a deadline of Jul.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Colleges around the country rolled out their applications for the new admissions season at the beginning of August. In a unique move, Lafayette College announced that they would only consider up to six extracurricular activities , versus the maximum of ten that the Common Application allows students to list.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Additionally, the Kelley School also may provide support for fellows to attend Alpha Phi Alpha conferences annually and provide applicants with application fee waivers. At least three full-tuition fellowships will be given each year. It will also create webinars for Alpha Phi Alpha undergraduates to learn more about business careers.

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MARCH 4, 2024

The committee also analyzed whether to reinstate the university’s standardized test score requirement (or sustain its interim “test-optional” policy) and modify existing preferences for applicants with family connections. I am committed to ensuring these values are reflected in the way we build our student body,” she continued.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation. What barriers have they overcome?

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JANUARY 19, 2023

In May 2018, COD’s board of trustees approved a $1 million investment to support a diverse group of 23 faculty and administrators to participate in Kansas State University’s (KSU) doctoral Community College Leadership Program (CCLP), the first cohort known colloquially as the CCLP Roadrunner cohort. in community college leadership.

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APRIL 18, 2023

The cases, led by anti-affirmative action activist and SFFA President Edward Blum, allege these institutions discriminated against Asian American applicants by unfairly prioritizing underrepresented minority applicants in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor correctly observed in Grutter however: “In order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity.” Supreme Court must protect affirmative action.”

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JULY 27, 2023

Leadership Institute, an annual conference Oct. Leveraging the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership is an incredibly important principle within Molson Coors. Applications are open through Aug. Lacey Golonka The scholarship amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000.

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APRIL 16, 2024

One of the biggest factors for us is getting our leadership involved and getting them to support the work.” The Point Foundation was founded in 2001 and most of its early applicants were gay males whose parents refused to pay for college after they came out. When we have our Leadership Summit, we don’t bring meek, mild students.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From the start, applicants are asked about matters of leadership, community, and impact on Columbia and beyond, Crawford says. In its first few years, the program only saw applications from students coming from the “usual suspects,” such as Howard, Hampton, Spelman, and Tuskegee universities, according to Crawford.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

His expertise and perspectives will be invaluable to our academic leadership team and to creating a strategic path forward for AAD that aligns with the goals and priorities of the university." Liu holds a B.S.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Dr. Ángel de Jesus González, assistant professor of higher education administration and leadership at Fresno State. That is, to me, the most critical ingredient at this point,” said Velasco Rodriguez. Once students arrive at their new institution, they may find it difficult to adjust to the new setting.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

These two initiatives will be housed in the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community. The program will receive funding assistance from a three-year commitment from the Scarlet Feather Fund. The fellows program will begin Fall 2023. Health equity means that everyone — no matter their income, race, gender, education, location, etc. —

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