Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning in universities typically involves multiple levels, including: • Executive leadership: Identifying and grooming potential successors for critical executive positions, such as the president, provost, and vice president. Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail serves as president of Saint Augustine’s University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

EOP coaches guide students through admissions, college transition, class registration, financial aid, college life skills, and other issues as well as provide academic support, leadership development and peer mentorship. CSUN has put an infrastructure in place for faculty and staff recruitment, including equity review officers.

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Student Experience and Well-Being Most academic leaders think of advising, academics, or student affairs when thinking about student success, and it is critical to make these supports more streamlined, accessible, and student-centric.

Mental health 52

Mental health Higher education Adult education Retention 52

The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She elevated the role of UCSC's chief diversity officer and restructured the Office of Student Affairs and Success to align with her goals. Luckily, we didn't have to do all that. We instead managed to take one-time cuts, not permanent cuts, and that bet played out for us.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

These students are offered financial aid, housing priority, counseling, and opportunities for career and leadership development. California has one of the largest foster youth groups in the nation with over 60,000 children in the system, and the state offers ongoing support for the GSP at $12 million a year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The series “Stepping Away from the Brink” highlights the importance of HBCUs in fostering Black students’ academic success and leadership development. Schools should also expand mentorship and support networks for Black male students, equipping them with resilience and leadership skills. Dr. Ronald W.

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