Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Collaboration between HBCUs and local grassroots partners brings a sharper focus to climate challenges and solutions, and clears pathways for community-led climate innovation,” said Alexandria McBride, senior program officer, Waverley Street Foundation. Kamau Bell, at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Long Beach, California.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Mellon Foundation, the BMRI amplifies collaborative thought leadership, and social justice and strives to counter conflicting narratives, distrust and ambiguity with a clear, authoritative voice on the experiences of Black men. Funded by a $1.4 million grant from the Andrew W.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Zoom) communities of practice that allow administrators to work collaboratively to reflect on best practices and implement appropriate strategies. Collaboration among various departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, and equity and diversity offices, ensures a comprehensive approach to student and administrator support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 7, 2023

An author, public speaker, and anthropologist, Mahdavi’s scholarly work focuses on gendered labor, human trafficking, migration, human rights, and public health in the context of changing global and political structures. Mahdavi holds a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and world affairs from Occidental College. She earned a Ph.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Education is a human right regardless of one’s background, and access and support should be readily available to those in need. Edward’s “familia” or family of students, faculty, staff, and leadership. As a first-generation college graduate and the first-ever female, Hispanic president of St.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

3 competencies that take a chief human resource officer from tactical to strategic. The last few years have uniquely burdened chief human resource officers (CHROs), from the intensity of hiring and turnover to the scope creep caused by the pandemic (e.g., EAB’s Flexible Work Collaborative for Hybrid and Remote Employees.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Effective Sharing in Higher Ed Leadership Pitching Ideas That Scale bridget Thu, 12/14/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom Collaboration begins with sharing ideas in the spirit of all partners benefitting from what each brings to the table. Our humanity is what connects us, not what we've achieved.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 27, 2023

“While we know that they bring value to the classroom, they’re very much absent in the classroom as educators, as teachers,” said Strachan, acting chair of the Department of Teacher Education & Leadership at Alabama A&M University. We have an academic adviser. We also have an academic coordinator who coordinates daily activities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2024

Dr. Richard "Biff" Williams “I’m humbled by the honor and excited by the opportunity to lead Missouri State University toward a future where innovation, collaboration, and excellence define our educational journey,” said Williams, who becomes the university’s 12th president. Williams served as president of Utah Tech University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2023

Summarily, such DEI inquiry should help detect demonstrated achievement at transferring knowledge, engaging in advocacy, and impacting relevant change in human behavior across diverse groups. There’s more to do, lest the assault on DEI results in a higher education that is more of a business rather than a human development infrastructure.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. It was there that I first understood the profound impact that education could have on a person’s life.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

In recognition of his commitment to inclusive excellence, servant leadership, and his devotion to lifting up the disenfranchised in the community college space, Gonzales has been named a 2023 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award. Rivera also notes Gonzales’ collaborative style. There, Gonzales earned an Ed.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

People tend to be promoted based on time and deliverables far more often than they are elevated based on real leadership, thoughtfulness, or even impact. Treat the public like the humans that comprise it, acting like educators partnering with students to learn, and we will elicit a more productive response.

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Steve Keating

APRIL 16, 2023

I smiled and said good luck with that; you’ll never find a human being who is easy to manage. Human beings will always resist being managed. Most of the issues managers would call personnel issues stem from the fact that they are trying to manage their people like a piece of equipment instead of leading them like a human being.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In the college’s general education requirements of 6 courses students must choose from among 217 different courses (one course from 46 in natural sciences, one from 47 in social and behavioral sciences, one from 79 in art, humanities, and culture, etc.). They are the “soft skills” that should become the hardcore of a new essential education.

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Steve Keating

JULY 14, 2024

In our last post, we discussed why so many people who are promoted into leadership positions fail to actually lead. The vast vast majority of people in leadership positions never receive even one minute of formal leadership training. I can even advise on more effective human relations approaches for dealing with people.

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Steve Keating

MAY 12, 2024

They are attempting to do the impossible, which is manage another human being. It’s impossible because human beings mostly refuse to be managed. Effective communication creates trust, encourages collaboration, and ensures everyone is aligned with the team’s goals and vision. People want to be led. Empower and Delegate.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Dr. Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2023

I am simply reducing the level of my professional engagements and being available for longer and more reflective walks, spending quality time with those I love, and co-editing a book of essays on leadership. Leadership is a process and not a position. Service is authentic and purposeful leadership in action.

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Steve Keating

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Leadership is about people and it’s only about people. People will always resist being managed because it’s human nature to resist being treated like a piece of equipment. The sustainability of an organization depends on both sound management and effective leadership. “Stuff” includes everything that isn’t people.

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 11, 2024

They aspired to a position of leadership so they could force people to follow “orders.” Humans don’t make commitments to their cars. One of the greatest truths of leadership is that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care… about them. I’ve worked with many people who wanted to be a boss.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2023

National University (NU) announced the launch of the Cause Research Institute (CRI), a new applied Research and Development arm that will coordinate research, scholarship, and other innovation efforts focused on social sector challenges, including education, health, human services, and criminal justice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“It’s one of the reasons I’m so sad with the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in southern states, because they are diversifying fast and DEI is a practical response to making sure you have a work environment that’s collaborative and successful for all the members of the campus, and that includes your students.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Their program will lean into Muhlenberg’s liberal arts methodology, allowing for “focus on collaboration, critical analysis, solving socially complicated programs, making connections, emotional intelligence, thinking globally, and valuing cultural diversity,” he said.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A close partnership between traditional student success units and Institutional Research (IR) is one collaborative relationship that makes a real difference for students. This data-activated, collaborative approach is an incredibly powerful tool for Student Success teams to feasibly deliver proactive rather than reactive support.

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Steve Keating

MAY 16, 2024

It’s a caring culture where people are valued for the mere fact that they are human beings who make a difference in the world. Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping organizational culture. Encourage Collaboration. Promote cross-functional collaboration to break down silos and encourage innovation. Lead by Example.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 25, 2023

We begin by discussing Lorain County Community College’s use of data-informed collaboration and case management to understand the needs of its students and the broader community. 26:40] – Technology has evolved, and the systems available can make more time for the human to human conversations and guidance. [28:32]

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Steve Keating

JUNE 13, 2024

There are certain “facts” of leadership that are immutable. Authentic Leaders know that the people who work with them are human beings. They know that the human beings they lead need to be cared for. Foster teamwork and collaboration : Create opportunities for team-building and collaborative projects.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

The core mission of higher education is to educate our young people and put them into leadership roles for our society in the future,” said Williamson. “If Preparing the campus community for violence incidence can take place through well-conducted, calm, emergency drills and collaboration between campus and community police forces.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A close partnership between traditional student success units and Institutional Research (IR) is one collaborative relationship that makes a real difference for students. This data-activated, collaborative approach is an incredibly powerful tool for Student Success teams to feasibly deliver proactive rather than reactive support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

She is currently engaged in working collaboratively with K-12, higher education, and business partners around dual credits. “We Thompson praises his team for their impact, and they praise his leadership. Dr. Amanda Ellis joined CPE in 2020 as vice president of K-12 policies and programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

We infuse ethics, character, and leadership with our courses as unique features. Under Uzochukwu’s leadership, N.C. SSWD is dedicated to encouraging and supporting young people from underrepresented minority groups to pursue studies and careers in food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences, and other STEM fields.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Newson-Horst is frustrated by the slow progress toward majors and more institutions having minors, but she says she is pleased by Howard University’s new Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership, which showcases the field’s importance. “At Newson-Horst commends Dr. Ida E. Education is not easy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

With those funds, she was able to enroll at Blue Ridge Community College as a human services technology student, on track to graduate this May. Holden added that this effort will take collaboration from all sectors, not just education and policy. For a lot of people, having a scholarship can be a make or break.

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Civitas Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Outdated Systems — Legacy systems often aren’t created for easy collaboration, complicating data quality management. This approach ensures that data remains consistently clean and well-organized for collaboration. Encouraging regular collaboration between teams helps drive meaningful change.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

To help leadership teams understand where the industry is trending and what improvements they must make to compete, we surveyed chief business officers and chief human resources officers about the current state of higher ed staffing and turnover, talent infrastructure and investments, and staff recruitment and retention practices.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This helps potential applicants understand the values Carleton holds, including collaboration, collegiality, and communication. It also helps humanize the role. Serve on the IT leadership team and assist with the department’s planning and direction. Provide the ITS leadership group with status reports of team activities.

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