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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The programs comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, networking opportunities, and leadership development, has created a robust pipeline for women aspiring to top positions in higher education. Recent events have highlighted the particular vulnerabilities faced by women in these positions.

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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort

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HBCU Scholars engage in a series of workshops, leadership development programs, and networking events with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and alumni of the program.

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Developing Leaders

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A lot of that had to do with leadership and people’s perceptions of leaders, leadership development, and leadership emergence,” she says. She also serves as a liaison between the undergraduate scholarship organizations, one of which is focused on first-generation college students, and upper leadership.

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Integrating Arts as a Healing Force

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“The aim for active listening to students, staff, faculty, community members, and UofL stakeholders anchors my work in making impactful connections, and my team’s efforts in student coaching and leadership development, cultural programming, and resource-sharing,” says Bennett.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a special alumni breakfast with freshmen during homecoming weekend, and she’s glad to see in-person events resume. “We They have done so many events and programs that encourage students with disabilities to participate in leadership development programs. That’s the Morgan legacy.”

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Leading the Path Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is a unique opportunity, which Nunes hopes to deliver in terms of every student having a sense of belonging, that moves beyond a cultural event to seeing themselves in the classroom and seeing the university as their school. With a two-year term, Nunes knows that he is more than a placeholder for the presidency.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

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“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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