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MARCH 28, 2024

It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success. I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, School of Education, Howard University Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: B.A., student affairs administration/higher education, Ball State University, Teachers College; Certificate, College and University Teaching, Ball State University, Teachers College; Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

Student success experts have prescribed potential solutions to declining Black student enrollment and retention numbers in California’s public universities in a recent report published by The California State University (CSU) Office of the Chancellor. strategies that directly support Black student success; 2.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 14, 2024

Six individuals have been recognized in The California State University’s (CSU) first-ever Black Student Success Scholarship Program.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. The university also gained national recognition for its work in advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized students, as reported in Diverse last October.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

For example, in the K-12 context, research has shown a dearth of Black male teachers, disparities between how schools located in underserved areas are financed vis-a-vis schools in affluent neighborhoods, and uncertified educators contribute to the learning gap between Black and White students. Dr. Robert T. Dr. Larry J. Dr. Tryan L.

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APRIL 23, 2024

million to advance Black student success in California. Dr. Dilcie Perez The California State University (CSU) recently announced the one-time allocation ($4,630,846) as part of the university system’s $10 million, three-year Black Student Success funding commitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Jessica Enders COD's leaders support staff development to ensure its faculty, administrators, and staff are up-to-date on issues and teaching and learning strategies. in community college leadership. The professors come to the students for much of the face-to-face learning, thus making this program highly accessible to working adults.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., He also facilitates a leadership retreat for Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center, also known as Centro.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., He also facilitates a leadership retreat for Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center, also known as Centro.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Being Black-serving means we don't boast of programs that serve a finite number of Black students. It means the institution changes how we develop faculty and advise students – where all 6,662 Compton college students benefit. All employees see themselves as student success advocates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Legislators are looking to enshrine the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, a student outcomes-centered federal effort, into law through new legislation this March. Faculty's working conditions are students' learning conditions,” Kezar told Diverse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mallory as its next president, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution. A seasoned education leader with extensive experience in academic administration, college officials say that Mallory brings a proven track record of enhancing student success and developing workforce programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

We are fully committed to first-generation students, but commitment is just the start. Consistent and strong intentionality in academic, psychosocial, and financial support is key to first-generation students successfully completing college. Edward’s “familia” or family of students, faculty, staff, and leadership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has launched a digital toolkit to help higher education governing boards proactively oversee equitable student success. When I started at AGB, the Board of Directors, staff, and I incorporated student success into the association’s vision.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Jennifer Sramek The student-led campaign is commendable, but the community college stigma doesn’t only affect students. Faculty members are sometimes questioned about their choice to teach at a community college rather than at other higher education institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 28, 2025

Bloom, Florida Atlantic University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Focus on the work that truly matters to you, approach it with care, and remain humbleeverything else will fall into Dr. Jesse Ford place. Erik Hines, George Mason University; Dr. Holt Wilson, UNC Greensboro; Dr. Cameron C. Beatty of Florida State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI). Javier Cevallos has been named to this important leadership role,” said Dr. Mildred García, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). “As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

Caring Campus, a program to have faculty contribute to fostering a culture of caring for students at schools, is related to observable benefits, according to a recent report by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University. But students were not the only party to benefit from the program, the report noted.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“When we received the federal COVID funds, it allowed for students to be able to take summer school courses and not have to worry about the tuition of those classes,” said Dr. Dwayne L. Tutt, assistant vice provost of student success at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an HBCU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Historically, the leadership of organizations, including institutions of postsecondary education, has rested within the dominant white, cis-gendered male culture. Rogers Black men continued to excel in higher education and attain leadership roles. The first college in the U.S, Dr. Kimberly R.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On the opening day, academics shared findings on student success at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), while others tackled issues of pay inequity in internships. Youngbull studied TCU concepts of student success by interviewing leadership and faculty at five different institutions in New Mexico, Arizona, and North Dakota.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

Dr. Terri Gomez Gomez’s “deep understanding of our campus’ strengths and opportunities; her student-centered approach to leadership; her dedication to faculty and staff excellence; and her unwavering commitment to the success of our diverse students,” said President Dr. Soraya M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

Dr. Denisa Gándara, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of the study. Institutions use algorithms to predict college success, admissions, allocation for financial aid, inclusion in student success programs, recruitment, and many more tasks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Nooks was awarded the 2023 Chief Executive Leadership Award at the CASE District III Annual Conference. I will continue to provide stewardship that empowers regional development, foster innovative strategies, and be proactive in working to understand the needs of our students and community.” Dr. Kirk A. The event took place Feb.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since its founding, Achieving the Dream has been focused on helping institutions deliver more equitable results in student success. Pierce College (WA) is revamping its faculty hiring and tenure process.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.” Clarke, Jr., chair of the Cal State LA Presidential Search Committee.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

in comparative literature and performance studies from New York University, has nearly 30 years of executive leadership experience at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions. Her expertise includes academic program development, accreditation processes, STEM pipelines, and student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2023

I believe that leadership renewal is crucial to the long-term, strategic success of any organization,” Cassidy wrote in a May 2 email to the campus community. “It In 1993, Cassidy joined Bryn Mawr faculty at the women’s college and served as provost for six years. It has been an honor to serve as president of Bryn Mawr.”

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Faculty play a central role in building connections with students. Their regular interaction and academic and career guidance, especially within their areas of expertise, can significantly help students in their college experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Dan Greenstein “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people, mission, and places,” Greenstein wrote in an open letter to students, faculty, and staff. "My My passion for our work, students, and cause is unwavering.” Greenstein began his service as chancellor Sept.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

I was meeting all of these wonderful faculty members and staff members and being told that I can become and do anything that I wanted to become and do,” says Kinloch. JCSU President Dr. Valerie Kinloch says she wants to showcase the university’s readiness to compete when it comes to student engagement and student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

“During his tenure, President Hudson exhibited a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success,” said Hampton President Darrell K. His visionary leadership laid the foundation for the institution's continued progress and development.” Williams. “He

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 21, 2024

I like being able to work with students, faculty, and colleagues in a different kind of way [that] made me more aware of the community of higher education and not just a department, class, or advising relationship with a student. She enjoys being able to understand how higher ed works beyond just the academic parts. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Previously, she was dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles; interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and founding director of the psychometrics graduate program at Morgan State University; faculty at Spelman; and senior research scientist for Kraft General Foods. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, TCU students often transfer to PWIs to continue their education or engage in bilateral mobility between TCUs and PWIs while working toward degree requirements. The movement and transition between these institutional types can be jarring to Indigenous students.

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