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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There, they will share their educational journeys and provide valuable insights on supporting today's community college students while participating in dedicated leadership development activities. Each year, the cohort of DREAM Scholars brings a fresh perspective on the student experience," said Francesca I.

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Integrating Arts as a Healing Force

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The aim for active listening to students, staff, faculty, community members, and UofL stakeholders anchors my work in making impactful connections, and my team’s efforts in student coaching and leadership development, cultural programming, and resource-sharing,” says Bennett.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Tiffany Beth Mfume, associate vice president for student success and retention, says her office is involved from the time a student is admitted to the university until he or she graduates. They have done so many events and programs that encourage students with disabilities to participate in leadership development programs.

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2025 NAIS Thrive: Elevating the Future of Independent Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Attendees engaging in meaningful conversations about enrollment trends, financial sustainability, leadership development, and the private K-12 family school experience. Leadership development and faculty retention were also central themes, with speakers sharing best practices for cultivating strong, sustainable school communities.

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Where higher ed leaders agree (and disagree) on the biggest barriers to DEIJ progress

EAB

In recent years, institutions have confronted historical legacies of oppression , invested in faculty diversity , and developed retention programs for Black and Latino men , among many other initiatives. Cabinet leadership. Articulate inclusive vision: Envisioning and communicating a vision for DEIJ and making the case for progress.

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EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

EAB

Student Experience and Well-Being Most academic leaders think of advising, academics, or student affairs when thinking about student success, and it is critical to make these supports more streamlined, accessible, and student-centric.