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Examining Educational Equity in Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, School of Education, Howard University Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: B.A., educational leadership and policy, University of Texas at Austin, College of Education Career mentors: Dr. Victor B. international business, Taylor University; M.A., Dr. Robert T.

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Kessler Collaborative Breaks Down Silos to Help First-Generation Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What started as an innovative program to support limited-income and first-generation students at the University of Michigan in 2008 has since grown into a 16-institution collaborative program that has helped hundreds of first-generation students across the country find success in post-secondary education.

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New Nonprofit Launched to Address Gaps in Educational Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Women of Color Education Collaborative (WOCEC), a new nonprofit organization, has sprung up to address the lack of diversity among K-12 superintendents in the nation. When women come together and develop trust and community, we create a foundation for collaboration, support, and lasting positive change in our communities.”

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UT Austin and Texas A&M to Host 10th Annual Texas Male Student Leadership Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A joint effort between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University focused on male students of color will host a two-day convening for the 10th annual Texas Male Student Leadership Summit.

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Dr. Javier Cevallos Recently Appointed President of the American Academic Leadership Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI). Javier Cevallos has been named to this important leadership role,” said Dr. Mildred García, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). “As

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How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Steve Keating

What many of them really want is a leadership position. They want the so called “perks” of leadership which of course frequently includes higher pay. They believe leadership is about them. Authentic Leadership is about helping other people, often ordinary people, achieve extraordinary results.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s about developing new and exciting collaborations that break down barriers between industries and sectors to seize upon common interests, goals and complementary capabilities. Social media is also a way to express appreciation for colleagues and collaborators.