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Helping Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

communications, Hood College; M.A., communications, Hood College; and D.O.L., organizational leadership, Hood College Career mentors: Dr. Olivia White, Hood College, and Margaret Latimer, Montgomery College Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “One thing that has been incredibly valuable to me has been deep trust in myself.

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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Professor, Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Director, Asian American Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., mass communication, Indiana University; and Ph.D., media studies and Asian studies, Pomona College; M.A.,

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How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Steve Keating

Self-awareness is the foundation for leadership development so you better be brutally honest with yourself here. Build strong communication skills: Effective leaders are good communicators. Work on your verbal and written communication skills. Practical experience is invaluable for leadership development.

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How to Retain Key Employees

Steve Keating

Provide access to training, mentoring, and skill development programs to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers. Maintain open and honest communication with your employees. . Maintain open and honest communication with your employees. When in doubt communicate. Then communicate some more.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Research shows that having role models of the same race and ethnicity with whom you identify directly correlates and contributes to pursuit of and achievement in academic and professional endeavors,” says Kelly Grossman, communications and development manager at HISPA. About 200 students attended each event.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

So, leadership is listening deeply, engaging with others, valuing collaboration and partnership, and encouraging everybody else on the team to work together in a solutions-oriented way." When you're a faculty member, you're your own boss. That's a different paradigm than universities typically operate under.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

EOP coaches guide students through admissions, college transition, class registration, financial aid, college life skills, and other issues as well as provide academic support, leadership development and peer mentorship.

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