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Title: Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 36 Education: B.A., Gloria Ladson-Billings, which helped him make sense of the disconnect between his teacher training and the lived experiences of Black students, including his own.

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This includes the highest number of doctorates awarded to Black students at any college or university in America. Palmer, chair and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the university. students are supported with fully funded fellowships and assistantships. "As

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

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). Dr. Kayla C.

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This backdrop was on the minds of panelists in preparation for their presentation, entitled, A State of Affairs: The Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees, which convened at the recent Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT, 2024) Leadership Congress in Seattle, WA. in press, p. Dr. Carl B. Dr. Terry A.

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JANUARY 11, 2025

s legacy through the Martin Luther King Day symposium, an academic credit workshop where both students can earn academic or continuing education credits for their participation in the event.The course is offered at no additional cost, regardless of a students credit load. Leadership Program and Gospel Choir.

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APRIL 4, 2025

At the same time, reality struck: A student should not need to have an associate provost as a parent to transfer college credits. Nationally, the transfer system has been set up to let students fail for decades. On average, students lose a fifth of their credits when transferring to a four-year college, according to the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the fall of 2018, I was a student organizer for affirmative action and one of eight alumni who took the federal witness stand in the lawsuit Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), Inc. Students and alumni fought to voice the importance of race-conscious policies, campus diversity, and solidarity among communities of color.

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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Michigan State University (MSU) tenure-track faculty have launched a public unionization campaign to gain more influence in administrative decision-making, The State News reported. To be recognized as a collective bargaining group, the Union of Tenure Stream Faculty will need support from a simple majority of MSU’s tenure-track faculty.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. We must collectively do more to support those who have been historically excluded from leadership roles," she said. "We

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Stillman, and his wife Susan, made the gift to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and campus improvements. The endowments growth will help Stillman College maintain its competitive edge and expand opportunities for students to thrive academically and professionally. Dr. Charles M. Dr. Charles M.

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APRIL 6, 2025

Johnson The allure of a community college presidency lies in the opportunity it affords to effect meaningful change in the lives of our students. As such, it is critical to summon (and strengthen) our knowledge, skills, and talents to master the rudiments of community college leadership.

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MARCH 18, 2025

Her appointment carries particular significance at Columbia, where more than half of the students are first-generation college-goers and one in five is a Chicago Public Schools graduate. "As Prior to Georgia Tech, Bolton held administrative positions at Washington University in St.

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MARCH 12, 2025

At Chadron State College, which serves approximately 2,300 students with 600 full-time faculty and staff, Patterson has been credited with launching a new five-year strategic plan, establishing enrollment partnerships, and developing new academic programs. "I

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JANUARY 23, 2025

million students enrolled in colleges and universities. This stifles Black student success and contributes to low graduation rates from high schools. Indeed, prior research has clearly outlined the gaps and opportunities that exist to address Black male students. of students enrolled in colleges and universities.

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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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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

in educational leadership. Continually going back to that same campus was ideal because I still was able to connect with mentors and faculty and staff and it really just nurtured my journey in higher education, she says. She is also a professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New faculty unions at Howard Community College and Frederick Community College have been certified and recognized, with full-time faculty recognized as AFT-Maryland members, Maryland Matters reported. More than 80% of Howard’s 170 faculty and 100 Frederick faculty submitted cards Aug.

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APRIL 1, 2025

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the Durango, Colorado, college, which continues to grapple with its history as a former federal Indian boarding school while working to advance its commitment to student success, equity, and community engagement.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

A unique aspect of the program pairs each fellow with a Howard student, creating mentorship opportunities while advancing research goals. The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Ebony McGee To explore these questions, we published, Factors Contributing to Black Engineering and Computing Faculty’sPathways Toward University Administration and Leadership , where we interviewed 21 Black engineering and computing faculty members who transitioned into administrative leadership roles in their colleges and universities.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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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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JUNE 17, 2024

The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact is an excellent book that answers the question, what does it take to succeed as a Black professional in higher education leadership?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Bartell, Sandra Robinson & Willie McKether Only two-thirds of new college students will complete their degree within six years. For Black, Latinx, and Native American students, this number is much lower. Moreover, institutions are grappling with faculty burnout, dissatisfaction, and resignations at growing rates.

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MAY 10, 2024

More than 800 members of the University of California, Los Angeles, faculty and staff are calling for the resignation of Chancellor Dr. Gene D. The group claimed that, on April 30, “UCLA administration and LAPD stood by as students were brutally attacked for over four hours by outside agitators.” Dr. Gene D.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over half a million – 579,000 to be exact – Black students have left the American higher education system since 2011. Before and during COVID, most of these students vanished from our most affordable and accessible institutions – our community colleges. All employees see themselves as student success advocates.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

At Morgan State, despite achieving record-breaking total enrollment figures and becoming the nation's third-largest HBCU, the percentage of Black male students has dropped from 43% in 2015 to 37% in fall 2024. higher education institutions.

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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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MAY 20, 2024

Ivy League college presidents took up this challenge, and in 1992, Brown University, led by Dr. Vartan Gregorian, founded The Leadership Alliance. The alliance has mentored over 6,000 undergraduates, and more than 1,000 Leadership Alliance summer program alumni, known as Doctoral Scholars, have earned a Ph.D. training programs.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Alvin Poussaint For more than five decades, Poussaint served as a beacon of change at Harvard Medical School (HMS), where he worked as faculty associate dean for student affairs and founding director of the HMS Office of Recruitment & Multicultural Affairs. Dr. George Q.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced its selection of 36 higher education professionals for the inaugural cohort of its Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI). I am excited to be part of this new venture at AASCU.” The 2024 institute will consist of two cohorts.

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JULY 23, 2024

I look forward to working this year with the faculty, staff, students, and alumni as we lead the nation in our teaching, research, and land-grant and clinical activities,” said Fuchs, who starts in the role Aug. Sasse resigned July 18 to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy.

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The UT System has allocated $55 million across the ERUs to fund the recruitment of research-active faculty to increase its national research prominence and federal funding opportunities. program growth and discovery translations that benefit our city, state, and nation,” he continued. “We

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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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JANUARY 28, 2025

in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina; Ph.D. 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. Beatty of Florida State University.

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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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