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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders.

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Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate. This study looks at aspects of leadership qualities necessary in today’s climate. Communicating effectively and authentically in formal and informal settings was also very important. Dr. Shawn M.

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FAMU Receives $1 Million from The Walt Disney Company to Support Journalism Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will receive a $1 million multi-year grant from Disney to support journalism students, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. ABC News President and FAMU alum Kimberly Godwin announced the grant at FAMU’s Homecoming Convocation in October.

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From Competency to Resilience: Navigating the Complexities of College Presidencies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We are only a few weeks into the fall semester, and already the leadership coming and going lists are growing. With the turnover numbers ticking up, those who aspire to a presidency may be asking themselves what professional development opportunities and experiences can best prepare them for a solid fit and long tenure.

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Cultivating a Culture of Connection and Care for the Changing Terrain

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Perspectives and expectations based on work from home that began during the COVID-19 pandemic spawned changes in communicating, teaching, and engaging. Added to the work-from-home ethos is a changing culture as younger generations move into senior leadership positions. In-person relationships are being displaced by virtual engagement.

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Life: Navigating Unanticipated Adversities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As one example, the average age of doctoral students in the Kansas State University Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) is 51 years old. Within the leadership doctoral program, students discuss involving others, the strength of the cohort model (e.g., She directs the K-State Community College Leadership Program.

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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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