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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The legacy of racial inequities in education is not an abstraction; it is a lived reality that resonates both with the students we serve and within the leadership spaces we occupy. As Black community college presidents, we carry both the hope and the expectation that our leadership will dismantle the very barriers we once faced.

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JUAN J. CASTILLO

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As TAMIU’s CFO, he successfully managed the university’s financial operations, overseeing budget planning, compliance and the development of new facilities. His leadership has been instrumental in enhancing various administrative functions and fostering collaborations within the university community.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the simplest terms, the prevention of gender-based violence is not just a matter of policy, compliance, or enforcement; it must be addressed as part of the broader culture, to include the culture of our collective campuses, including nurturing an environment characterized by care, responsibility, and accountability. Dr. Monica J.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For presidents and provosts in challenging states: In states where anti-DEI legislation has been enacted, collaborate with legal counsel to explore lawful avenues for fostering inclusive workspaces and learning environments. For staff in leadership roles: Your leadership can set the tone for your institution's commitment to diversity.

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A Race to Find Diverse Candidates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ericka Miller That’s according to interviews with the leadership of academic search firms, many of whom have spent years in higher education and collaborated with both public and private institutions across the U.S. Will diversity classes, after their names are changed to be in compliance, still be required for education students?

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Earning the Commitment of the People You Lead

Steve Keating

The best a manager can do is coerce the compliance of their people. When the manager isn’t directly in the presence of their people the compliance isn’t either. Effective communication creates trust, encourages collaboration, and ensures everyone is aligned with the team’s goals and vision. People want to be led.

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Attributes like altruism, service and leadership, good communication, being culturally competent, humility and integrity, overcoming adversity is so important as a physician,” says Acosta. “If If you gained these characteristics, it’s going to make you a better physician, and a better test taker. The June 29 U.S.