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New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These students are offered financial aid, housing priority, counseling, and opportunities for career and leadership development. California has one of the largest foster youth groups in the nation with over 60,000 children in the system, and the state offers ongoing support for the GSP at $12 million a year.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning in universities typically involves multiple levels, including: • Executive leadership: Identifying and grooming potential successors for critical executive positions, such as the president, provost, and vice president.

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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. communications, Hood College; M.A., communications, Hood College; and D.O.L.,

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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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TM2 Revival Brings Fresh Approach to HBCU Executive Searches

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite earning a biochemistry degree at Lamar University with parental expectations of medical school, Doman found his true calling in student affairs. Working in the student union as an undergraduate led to leadership roles, eventually guiding him toward a career in higher education administration.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

She elevated the role of UCSC's chief diversity officer and restructured the Office of Student Affairs and Success to align with her goals. Luckily, we didn't have to do all that. We instead managed to take one-time cuts, not permanent cuts, and that bet played out for us.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The programs comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, networking opportunities, and leadership development, has created a robust pipeline for women aspiring to top positions in higher education. Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L.