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Colleges Look to Cluster Hires Amid Diversity Hostilities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Steele describes going to conferences with few sessions centering on Black women and having trouble finding mentors. “We And by providing support, mentoring, and a ready-made network of peers, clusters can help minoritized faculty avoid burnout and stay in their roles. The experience was isolating. Dr. Candace N. Hall Dr. Candace N.

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The Equity Educator - Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D It's my turn to give back to those students that actually have to address barriers.

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A Champion for Refugee Communities - Dr. Ashley Cureton

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

No matter what happens, keep pushing towards greatness.Career mentors: Dr. Trina Shanks (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor); Dr. Rogerio M. Her trials made her keener than ever to support students from similarly marginalized backgrounds, and she became involved in multiple student affair organizations.

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How I’m Powered by Orange

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

When I first started looking at graduate programs in higher education/student affairs I had no idea that I would end up moving to Oregon. Eventually, I decided to apply for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) program at OSU. Larry has been a mentor to me ever since that moment. It was surreal.

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How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

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From 2011 to 2021, the percentage of students who experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness steadily rose from 28% to 42%, and while many pandemic stressors have since declined, students are currently experiencing all-time rates of depression, anxiety and suicidality with no signs of slowing. Oh, what a good question.

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How to Build a Sense of Belonging Among Black and Latino Men

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They have general programs like mentoring programs, orientation and things of that nature, but nothing very specific to those populations. And so I think really important to think about, yeah, where can we be more proactive throughout the student life cycle? I definitely remember how tough that moment was.

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Plus, one of the side benefits of a robust student information/services system is that students are learning how to navigate complex, data-rich, mobile-ready digital environments. Predictive analytics are definitely on the cutting edge of technologies that are being used to help support and enrich the experience of students.