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New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many participate in the Guardian Scholars Program (GSP), which offers foster youth wrap-around supports and a built-in peer and mentor community, all who share similar backgrounds. These students are offered financial aid, housing priority, counseling, and opportunities for career and leadership development.

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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., She followed that with a master’s degree in communications and a doctorate in organizational leadership. A student parent alliance dedicated to advocacy and peer mentoring developed.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

. • Professional development programs: Once high-potential individuals are identified, strategic professional development programs should be implemented to enhance their leadership capabilities. This may include mentoring, training workshops, executive education programs, and job rotations.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

EOP coaches guide students through admissions, college transition, class registration, financial aid, college life skills, and other issues as well as provide academic support, leadership development and peer mentorship. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

So, leadership is listening deeply, engaging with others, valuing collaboration and partnership, and encouraging everybody else on the team to work together in a solutions-oriented way." She elevated the role of UCSC's chief diversity officer and restructured the Office of Student Affairs and Success to align with her goals.