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Bazan Named Union College's Next President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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The Black Woman’s Burden: Battling Inertia in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“She didn’t see herself as a pedagogue on high, she was in conversation with pop culture and events. Malaklou hosts events like "Evening with an Activist" at the bell hooks center, where students can learn tangible ways to make a difference outside of academia. But institutions can’t love us back.”

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Colleges Look to Cluster Hires Amid Diversity Hostilities

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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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Dr. Timothy Alvarez Retires from Otero College in Purpose, with Satisfaction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Timothy Alvarez’s life is a living example of the importance of mentors in higher education. Among the highlights of his presidency is serving a diverse student population. million over five years, that enabled the school to focus on mentoring, professional development for faculty and undergraduate research.

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Helping Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ja’Bette Lozupone Title: Director of Student Affairs, Montgomery College Age: 41 Education: B.A., But anytime there was an event with free food, I was stuffing my face and trying to take food home,” she said. “I A student parent alliance dedicated to advocacy and peer mentoring developed.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the time, there was only an unapproved (not officially recognized by the university) LGBTQ student group. There was also a standing committee on LGBTQ student needs that the student affairs office had, which did as much as they could within the confines of the administration,” he says. Dr. Luis A.

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4 Ways to Partner with Faculty on Student Success

Civitas Learning

They feel empowered to work together with other support staff, such as academic advisors, mentors, and tutors, and connect students with the right resources across campus. This collaborative approach made it simpler for faculty to integrate the system in their day-to-day practices and share its value to peers.