Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

He met local leaders and philanthropists, expanding his world through intentional community building. He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Everyone didn’t feel that way.” Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I think when people are planning to take on leadership roles, the decision to go to different institutions can be part of the growth that allows you to be more successful.” Every step of the way, something pushed me to decide to go to college, to become a faculty member. This is perhaps more complex than most people realize. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Conway-Turner, who will retire at the end of this academic year after nine years as president of Buffalo State, has had a stellar 43-year career as a faculty member and administrator. It has been part of my focus to really engage our students in civic and community work.” Students, faculty and staff, everybody was concerned. “It

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