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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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Helping Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

organizational leadership, Hood College Career mentors: Dr. Olivia White, Hood College, and Margaret Latimer, Montgomery College Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “One thing that has been incredibly valuable to me has been deep trust in myself. A student parent alliance dedicated to advocacy and peer mentoring developed.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Hongtao Yu Morgan State also has an alumnus mentoring program. 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 We lay a really strong foundation that this is not like any other university,” Mfume notes.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“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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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is also HISPA’s Latinos in College, a leadership development program for mostly first-year, first-generation students. The organization partners with a local university to host a full-day event. About 200 students attended each event. Volunteers are university representatives and employees from partner companies.

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How to Retain Key Employees

Steve Keating

Provide access to training, mentoring, and skill development programs to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers. Invest in leadership development programs to prepare potential future leaders within your organization. Offer opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Dr. Erika D. Beck CSUN President Dr. Erika D.

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