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population live in education deserts, with a disproportionately large rates of Native Americans (20%) and one-in-10 African American/Black and Latino/Hispanic adults living in such geographical areas (Hillman et al., Most demographic and related higher education surveys do not include a box for place-bound students to check.

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Kristina Londy Kristina Londy has been named director of student success and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California.

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Jackson previously served as president of Black Hills State University in South Dakota and has held other leadership roles within higher education, including vice president for Student Affairs at both the University of Louisville and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. in educational leadership in University of La Verne.

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Smalls In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014). Research revealed that all but one of these award-winning colleges had a board-influenced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandate. Equity is a clear part of the vision and mission of the college.

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MAY 26, 2023

Dyonne Bergeron will become chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), effective Jul. in speech communication from Louisiana State University.

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Welton is chair of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. And prior to that, she was a faculty member in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Welton holds a Ph.D.

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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. We know that leadership competencies cannot be just a check list.” Dr. Shawn M.

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in educational leadership and policy analysis from UW–Madison’s School of Education. He will continue to serve on the chancellor’s executive committee and will also continue to hold the title of Elzie Higginbottom Director of Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA).

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JULY 20, 2024

Louisville native Dr. Jabani Bennett is an interdisciplinary visual artist, yoga instructor, community-engaged educator, leadership consultant, dancer, and mama. They received their Doctor of Education in leadership from Spalding University. I am not the expert, and I come to the students openhearted and ready to learn.”

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JUNE 9, 2023

“Les has deep experience in higher education leadership and a strong understanding of Connecticut College through his Board of Trustees service and committee-related work,” said Debo P. His commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evident throughout his academic career. Adegbile, chair of the Board of Trustees. “As

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MARCH 6, 2023

Altheia Richardson will become the first chief diversity officer and vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Newberry College, effective mid-May, The Newberry Observer reported. Dr. Altheia Richardson Richardson has previously been associate vice president for strategic diversity leadership at Clemson University.

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JULY 27, 2023

Leadership Institute, an annual conference Oct. Leveraging the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership is an incredibly important principle within Molson Coors. Lacey Golonka The scholarship amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000. To be eligible, students must be at least 21 years of age; a U.S.

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Burt is a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and director of the Wisconsin Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Then, and only then, will we begin to address the nation and world’s biggest problems. Dr. Brian A.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Yet another noticed anti-Black racism increase at their institution when the university publicly declared its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). One Black British academic felt “discriminated against for promotion” while white colleagues with fewer high-profile publications or research grants were promoted instead.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Alex Red Corn Title: Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kansas State University College of Education. Age: 39 Education: B.S., education, University of Kansas; M.S., education, University of Kansas; and Ed.D., Prioritize your relationships with the communities with whom you work."

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“I look forward to joining the Folsom Lake College family and working with college staff and faculty to continue the important work of increasing access to higher education by focusing on closing equity gaps and improving student achievement,” Pimentel said. from the University of California, Davis.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

To support Black women in revolutionary wellness work that should transform whole school communities, students and parents are receiving the same exposure to wellness, action research, and leadership. Parents can learn practical ways to advocate for educational equity and inclusion alongside their children and building leaders.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been vital safe havens for Black males, offering an educational experience rooted in cultural affirmation and academic rigor. The series “Stepping Away from the Brink” highlights the importance of HBCUs in fostering Black students’ academic success and leadership development.

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MARCH 29, 2024

As the call for equity for all students grows louder, community college educators (and other sector leaders) seek to implement equity initiatives to decrease outcome disparities. This author argues that cultural responsiveness and institutional policies and practices must be deeply integrated into the equity conversation.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Accompanying the skills gap is a serious employment equity issue. Expansion of dual enrollment programs and credit for prior learning as well as enhanced student support services along with equity in funding support will make it possible to meet the challenges ahead. Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Dr. George R.

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Burt is a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and director of the Wisconsin Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison A refrain echoes throughout our video series: “ No one says it’ll be easy, but it's worth it!” Dr. Brian A.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Marion Ross Fedrick Shortly after the appointment was announced, Fedrick wrote in an open letter to the university that “we still have the rest of the semester together to wrap up our strategic plan, focus on a seamless leadership transition and celebrate the accomplishments of our students during spring graduation.” Just ask Dr. Walter M.

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JULY 19, 2024

However, values such as cultural appreciation and equity-minded decision-making often elude officers who interact daily with people from diverse backgrounds. Articulate cultural competence education and training requirements for law enforcement leadership. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Kansas State University.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Julian Vasquez Heilig Lori Gottschling For Vasquez Heilig—a prominent public policy researcher who has carved out a national reputation both in and outside academic circles for his scholarship on equity and innovation—the pendulum at WMU is swinging in the right direction. Equity has long been a part of Western Michigan University’s DNA.

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JUNE 20, 2024

When the state of Illinois enacted the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship (ECACE) Program, which funded ECE workers’ pursuit of credentials or degrees in their field, Meeker said students, particularly students of color, came flooding back to their institution. “It

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With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice. Talent identification: A thorough evaluation of potential candidates is crucial.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

In May 2018, COD’s board of trustees approved a $1 million investment to support a diverse group of 23 faculty and administrators to participate in Kansas State University’s (KSU) doctoral Community College Leadership Program (CCLP), the first cohort known colloquially as the CCLP Roadrunner cohort. in community college leadership.

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The equity challenge in the labor market is shockingly consistent across the 100 regions we have customized these data for – across red states and blue states, geographic regions, and urban/suburban/rural areas. Hopefully few people would see this graphic and its implications and conclude that the status quo is defensible.

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OCTOBER 23, 2022

A Dayton native, Taylor Smith has decades of experience leading people to build better cross-cultural relations, navigate cultural diversity, and increase cultural equity. Taylor Smith expects to graduate from UD with a doctorate in educational leadership in December 2022.

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García has been a long-time partner with HACU as a leader of higher education institutions, and as a passionate advocate of equity and opportunity for students across the country,” said HACU President and CEO Dr. Antonio R.

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This commitment extends beyond the campuses of HBCUs to the broader society, as the active participation of these students in civic life is crucial for advancing social equity and collective well-being. Let’s not just listen to HBCU students; let’s ensure their insights and energies help guide the course of our nation.

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Collaboration among various departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, and equity and diversity offices, ensures a comprehensive approach to student and administrator support. These programs can also identify and prepare entry-level and mid-level professionals for advancement to leadership roles. Keisha Lewars 3.

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Highlighted with individual profiles throughout the magazine, the 15 scholars hail from a range of academic disciplines – including education, STEM, and architecture – and cultural backgrounds. and ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT) are hounded by opponents on the political right.

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Community colleges are a smart option for equity-minded faculty who prefer to focus their time on high-quality teaching practices and student learning rather than feeling pressured to conduct and publish independent research as required at most universities. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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MAY 7, 2023

Bellwether Award criteria include addressing a critical issue with an innovative response that is replicable, scalable, equity-focused and demonstrates data-evidenced success. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University.

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We recently spoke with one of the report’s authors, Dr. Denisa Gándara , an IHEP Board Member and an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at The University of Texas at Austin about the implications of her research for institutions seeking to equitably improve student outcomes.

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