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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

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Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., Sloan Foundation.

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Complete College America Offers Playbook on How Higher Education Can Bolster Civic Engagement

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higher education institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience. By making civic education a priority, higher education can play a role in fostering civic awareness and engagement skills. released a white paper that outlines how U.S.

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

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McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in higher education. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% Palmer, Larry J. Walker, Tryan L. or a little over 850,000 of the 18.6

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. However, financial difficulties continued to plague the institution under her leadership.

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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

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Morris brings a deeply personal perspective to his leadership role, drawing from his experiences growing up in public housing and attending predominantly Black public schools in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, AERA has seen a remarkable transformation in its leadership diversity.

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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

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A new report released by The Education Trust titled, “Improving Titles III & V of the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds” examines how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) receive funds related to Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act (HEA).

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The ABCs of Community College Leadership: What CEOs Need to Know

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As such, it is critical to summon (and strengthen) our knowledge, skills, and talents to master the rudiments of community college leadership. Maligning district operations (or the board leadership for that matter) undermines the interdependency necessary to move the collective enterprise forward.