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Dr. Vernon B. Harper, Jr. Appointed Interim President of California State University, Bakersfield

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“He is a student-focused leader with a longstanding dedication to educational equity and a demonstrated commitment to institutional achievement through university-wide collaboration.”

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MONICA SANDERS

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During the residency, Sanders is expected to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the wider community through collaborative initiatives that promote civic engagement, social justice, and environmental stewardship.

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When Education Fails to Align with the Workforce

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This underscores the importance of improving the translation and communication of expectations within specific job roles,” said Spires. As community colleges are often resource-strapped, collaborating with neighbor institutions allows for each to offer different specializations that fit the workforce needs of the area. “If

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

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I am looking for leaders who are dynamic and courageous and know how to embrace collaboration and communication,” says Eanes. “We When she arrived at Cal State LA, quite a few people had interim positions, so there are national searches for the cabinet, including four vice presidents. “I

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

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The community organizations would really benefit from learning more about college students’ needs reentering, but on the flip side the colleges aren’t always thinking about their own reentering students.” That is a fact and we see it all the time with our own students when they return to community (P2CP began in 2011).

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

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NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost. Whether it be support around culture, academics, or community support relationships once Indigenous students step onto our campuses.”

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NSF Grants Fund STEM Education Equity in Houston

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Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.” million collaborative grant from the NSF will support a new research focus for the St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy founded by Henderson and Dr.