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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

W Kim Lee and Dr. Carolyn Stefanco hen the American Council on Education launched its Moving the Needle initiative over a decade ago to raise awareness about gender parity in higher education or lack thereof only 23% of college presidents or chancellors were women. in the majority white college town in the Mountain region.

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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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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her pivot from medical school aspirations to a career in health education is now a lesson she shares with young people: life is a journey, not a checklist. The benefit for me is that I had really great mentors who just really encouraged me and provided me with opportunities to explore. in educational leadership.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“One of the biggest holes that we had in this educational pipeline was the validation, the exposure to role models,” she says. Mission HISPA seeks to inspire Latino students to discover their potential and to ignite their desire to embrace education and achieve success. We continue that with programs in high school and in college.”

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Cal Poly Pomona President Dr. Soraya M. Coley Named Winner of ACE's Donna Shavlik Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coley, president of Cal Poly Pomona, will receive the American Council on Education's (ACE) Donna Shavlik Award for her efforts in support of the success of women. 13 at the Women’s Leadership Dinner during ACE’s annual meeting in Washington, DC. Coley will be given the award Apr. Dr. Soraya M. list since 2018. “I

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

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. • Professional development programs: Once high-potential individuals are identified, strategic professional development programs should be implemented to enhance their leadership capabilities. This may include mentoring, training workshops, executive education programs, and job rotations. Mathis of the John E.

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Helping Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ja’Bette Lozupone Title: Director of Student Affairs, Montgomery College Age: 41 Education: B.A., It was like, I have to get my education. A student parent alliance dedicated to advocacy and peer mentoring developed. communications, Hood College; M.A., communications, Hood College; and D.O.L., I had big dreams for myself.”

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