Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2025

Through the elders firsthand accounts of history, culture or societal events, students gain insights unavailable from textbooks and PowerPoints. Intergenerational program participation increases life satisfaction, while mentoring younger generations promotes a sense of accomplishment and a positive outlook on life.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dr. Ken Atwater “Over the years, BBCB has been a national event for young men of color to come together and discuss the unique issues they face in this country and in their community,” said Hillsborough President Dr. Ken Atwater. For more information and to register for the event, visit bbcbsummit.org.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2023

Dr. Marybeth Gasman The event will take place Mar. This convening brings together Aspiring Leaders and presidential mentors to nurture and build on existing relationships,” said Dr. for cohort building and skill development.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

The event includes sessions led by experts in academia, on matters such as publishing strategies, pedagogy, mentoring, service commitments, work-life balance, tenure, and contextualizing salient identities in academic environments. "I I arrived at ELEVATE wondering if the tenure track was right for me.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Bazan — whose term begins July 1, soon after the official transition to the new name of Union Adventist University — brings a long legacy of supporting and mentoring students, university leaders, and local church constituents. Yamileth Bazan will become the 30th president of Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They shared a common spirit in their separate spheres: to advance people of color through mentoring and teaching. Another time, I hosted an event at the President’s house in Santa Barbara, and my speech pathologist niece said to me in awe, “That’s Orlando Taylor! Mentoring means impact.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

Montclair offers events on the Black student experience and a session with the Latinx/a/o Caucus. The organizers make sure that there are a diverse group of mentors and accommodate requests from potential students to be matched with a mentor of the same background. Those have been wildly helpful and popular,” said Maziarz.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. Students can participate in events and come into the CAMP office and discuss questions they may have. Faculty members must attend four required workshops to be mentors with the program. “To

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

When we needed to have important sensitive conversations and host events where we could all just come together and be ourselves and have fun, we used the resource center,” Robinson explains. They also note that LGBTQ faculty and staff can make a point of being mentors and role models as well as cultivating a sense of belonging for students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

In addition to his other responsibilities, Childs said he has taken on the role of mentor for five undergraduate students, a responsibility that he takes seriously, but also views as enjoyable. “I So, you get to do research at the same time as mentoring. It’s fun and it’s a challenge too.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To support this latter group, for instance, UTSA launched Brothers United , a mentoring student organization centered on Black and Latino men. This initiative offers ongoing formal mentoring as well as three annual events on topics such as career development, self-marketing, and restorative justice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Steele describes going to conferences with few sessions centering on Black women and having trouble finding mentors. “We And by providing support, mentoring, and a ready-made network of peers, clusters can help minoritized faculty avoid burnout and stay in their roles. Steele remembers being at an event for new faculty.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Timothy Alvarez’s life is a living example of the importance of mentors in higher education. million over five years, that enabled the school to focus on mentoring, professional development for faculty and undergraduate research. He did not have mentors until he propelled himself back to college at age 32.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

The cautionary advice dispatched by his mentors when Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz was a college student dented his confidence and, on several occasions, tripped him up. A number of them mentor budding scientists of color at a time when the scientific sphere remains overwhelmingly white and male. of the population. “One

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

She would also look at the director’s calendar and assign herself work to support upcoming events. Title: Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology Tenured: No Age: 33 Education: B.A., English and psychology, University of Virginia; M.A., child development, Tufts University; and Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

As fate would have it, Bonita Brown's new position meant that she would now officiate the commencement ceremony that includes her husband, making an already celebratory event even more joyous. “We We couldn’t have dreamed this would have happened,” said Bonita, who has been Wesley’s biggest cheerleader. “I I couldn’t have scripted that.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To date, Gray has mentored over 100 students through Black and Belonging in Durham Public Schools. Everything Gray does with Black and Belonging is co-constructed with youth, including hosting cultural events, preparing teacher workshops, and presenting at research conferences. “It’s scholarship in a different form.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The goal was to bring new and exciting events and speakers that were accessible to students and to build awareness and provide some educational and engaging programming and resources that would offer a sense of community and belonging to our students,” says Roth. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The main event is a bi-weekly speaker series featuring Black male professionals who have been through college and have gone on to establish themselves in various career areas. Biggs says that since the ribbon cutting event in August marking the launch of QCC’s MRC, there has been a boost in students interested in becoming peer mentors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The organization partners with a local university to host a full-day event. About 200 students attended each event. HISPA has received several awards and recognitions for its impact, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in 2020.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

GBC hosts Hispanic Heritage Month events, encourages participation in the Organization for Latin Americans, provides bilingual resources and creates leadership opportunities. Sam Houston’s academic success center offers one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

She also encourages nurses of color she meets at various events and offers to mentor individuals who are considering entering academia. Bland says there are faculty mentors within the Borra College of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing who mentor faculty who are entering academia for the first time.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

Among many achievements, the seminal events of Fox’s presidency were the transition from a college (founded in 1842) to a university and making the institution coeducational. Fox goes to the dining hall once or twice a week and she shows up at sporting events. I would also like to do leadership and mentoring. …

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MARCH 20, 2025

Feedback is most effective when given soon after the event. Follow Up Feedback is not a one-time event. Your report has some missing data. Maybe setting up a checklist before submission could help. Give Feedback in a Timely Manner Dont wait too long. However, avoid giving feedback in the heat of the moment if emotions are high.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Williams and Johnson hope this will help to short-circuit what has become a self-fulfilling prophecy in the nursing world: people from minoritized backgrounds are less likely to join the profession and to move up within it if they cannot see potential role models and mentors. “We We think [ADENL] will have a huge effect,” says Williams.

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Steve Keating

JUNE 30, 2024

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received from a mentor was to always expect the unexpected. It wasn’t so much that I should be prepared for any possible unexpected event. Here are several approaches to help you manage unexpected events, no matter when, or how, they might pop up. The advice was really all about mindset.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Social events and activities can provide opportunities for transfer students to meet other students and build friendships. Organizing social events and club activities fosters connections and builds friendships. Pairing transfer students with current students can help them feel connected and supported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

When teachers were Black, my mother was more comfortable attending school events, and calling them with questions. I also wanted them to mentor me, particularly the Black male instructor, as I could see my future self in him. I also devoted even more effort to make them proud of this Black student.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Here are some ideas: Go to an event. Theres a wide variety of events on campus, from academic lectures and workshops to social activities and sporting events. Check out Hopkins Groups for events that appeal to you, and get out there. Reach out to friends, mentors, or campus resources. Join a club.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Be an active member of your clubs and teamsoffer to run a meeting, plan an event, or ask your coach for extra practice. As you progress through high school, its also important to build strong relationships with teachers, faculty, and other mentors in your life. Colleges love self-starters!

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MAY 1, 2024

One Million Degrees offers coaching, mentoring, and financial and professional guidance. Another critical component of advising is helping students envision and achieve their career goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Career mentors: Dr. Rafael H. Lopez Valdez wanted to apply for a scholarship, but in order to do so, he needed to find a mentor to supervise his research. master’s, and undergraduate students at CSU, and he mentors graduate students in Mexico.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Supporting people development through training, mentoring, and coaching programs demonstrates a commitment to growth and career progression. Social Events and Team Building Activities. Organizing social events and team-building activities creates chances for senior leaders to interact with staff. Invest in People Development.

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COE

MARCH 1, 2023

Ronda McLelland, director of Student Support Services at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, hosts a reception for her TRIO graduates and their families immediately before the main ceremony on campus and gives cords out to her seniors for this event each year. “We Will there be guest speakers or special presentations?

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Provide access to training, mentoring, and skill development programs to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers. Create a fun and engaging workplace through team-building activities and social events. If you think your people “just know” how much they mean to you then frankly you deserve to lose them.

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