Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

to build leadership skills in students. David Goldman/Associated Press The money – the company’s second gift to the school – will help fund a leadership development initiative to prepare select scholars for careers in hospitality and organizational leadership. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will receive a $1 million multi-year grant from Disney to support journalism students, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. The Disney Storytellers program aims to give historically underrepresented Black students better access to careers in storytelling. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Students from 77 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are set to participate as HBCU Scholars in the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity. This year’s 110 outstanding students exemplify Black excellence – and fill us with hope for the promise of tomorrow,” said Cardona.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

A newly established Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute is expected to become a resource for youth, young adults, and those who support their development and leadership. It is expected to foster civil dialogue, civic engagement, and leadership development among its young participants.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

It also encompasses big things like leadership, talent management and coaching, and I lean more toward that,” says Mendoza, a third-year Ph.D. student in industrial organizational psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). She likes to think of it as business and psychology put together, but more people-focused. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Ja’Bette Lozupone Title: Director of Student Affairs, Montgomery College Age: 41 Education: B.A., But Lozupone wasn’t ready for the responsibility of being a college student. “I She followed that with a master’s degree in communications and a doctorate in organizational leadership. communications, Hood College; M.A.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

We are only a few weeks into the fall semester, and already the leadership coming and going lists are growing. With the turnover numbers ticking up, those who aspire to a presidency may be asking themselves what professional development opportunities and experiences can best prepare them for a solid fit and long tenure.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate. This study looks at aspects of leadership qualities necessary in today’s climate. Dr. Shawn M. There were differences in responses by gender and race.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2023

Miller Lite and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are using their longstanding partnership to give 35 scholarships to eligible undergraduate Latinx students. And recipients of the Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright scholarship program will also be offered career development opportunities via HACU's ¡Adelante!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2024

Achieving the Dream (ATD) has announced that eight ATD Network community college students were chosen as 2024 DREAM Scholars, including one Tribal College and University student, one student from a college within the South African Siyaphumelela Network, and one student from a Gateway to College program. Dr. Karen A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice. Talent identification: A thorough evaluation of potential candidates is crucial.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

Louisville native Dr. Jabani Bennett is an interdisciplinary visual artist, yoga instructor, community-engaged educator, leadership consultant, dancer, and mama. The students are always the teachers in my book about which community-engaged practices to implement in a space,” she says. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

America has woken up to the unique benefits of HBCUs for Black students. Now, a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, a nonprofit think tank, delves into the many advantages that HBCUs offer and what predominantly white institutions (PWIs) can learn from them when it comes to helping Black students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Students enrolled in doctoral studies are often working adults. As one example, the average age of doctoral students in the Kansas State University Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) is 51 years old. I am witness to the strength of character of these students and their core values of persistence and care.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At Agnes Scott College, first-year students are given the opportunity to take their first step into becoming global citizens through its Global Journeys program. Over 60% of our students are students of color. Many of our students are first-generation students. The courses take on average about 18-20 students each.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Over the past three decades, the number of colleges and universities with 25% or more full-time undergraduate Latine students has tripled. Dr. Roberto Montoya As eHSIs grow, they face the pressing need to respond to demographic shifts and foster environments that genuinely support the diverse Latine students they serve.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Added to the work-from-home ethos is a changing culture as younger generations move into senior leadership positions. Fostering leadership development provides a platform for ongoing discussion and reinforcement of desired and shared culture and values. In-person relationships are being displaced by virtual engagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nunes is determined to strengthen the foundation of California Lutheran University and increase its ability to meet the needs of students from underserved populations. He has over 40 years of experience in faith-based, nonprofit leadership, stating that his work as a college administrator is guided by his Lutheran faith.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While working at AT&T as an engineer, she joined the company’s group for Hispanic employees and was asked to go speak to a class of middle school students in Newark, New Jersey. Each student said, ‘Because of you, I’m going to do better in school.’ She gladly agreed. Today, there are over 3,000 HISPA role models nationwide.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Waite created the Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program, an interdisciplinary program for students in the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the School of Public Health, focusing on leadership development while concurrently fostering critical consciousness using a social justice lens.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

As a mixed-race person — Lopez is Japanese and white, and she is married to a Latino — she brings her diverse racial identities to the lens of her research and work, and that has proved useful to many of her students. “I I talk about being mixed-race with my students a lot,” she says. ‘A It’s been the highlight of my career.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Innovative programming continues to grow, and the student body is more diverse than ever. Student groups at Morgan State include organizations for African students, Caribbean students, Latinx students, and international students. Enrollment is strong. There is record external and state funding.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy (Academy) is a leadership development and mental health advocacy program that equips BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students to address mental health-related issues and affect change in their schools, communities, and states. This program brings importance to each individual’s voice.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

Attendees engaging in meaningful conversations about enrollment trends, financial sustainability, leadership development, and the private K-12 family school experience. His insights into unconscious biases and decision-making offered school leaders a deeper understanding of how these factors influence education and leadership.

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EAB

AUGUST 31, 2023

Blogs Effective principal leadership drives district success. They are the common denominator for school improvement, with direct impacts on teacher retention and indirect influence on student achievement. These barriers might be holding your principals back.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

President Sacks talked to us about the view on the ground versus the big picture, her personal leadership journey, some of her proudest accomplishments, strategies for decision making, and the power of both information and knowledge. Department of Education. They don't even like horses. That was formative.”

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

According to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse, “Undergraduate enrollment continued to shrink this fall but the decline has slowed to nearly pre-pandemic rates.” By doing so, we can help assure students that they’re not alone, and that they can succeed in a post-COVID college landscape.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 9, 2023

SMART provides students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a civilian career with the DoD. With a full scholarship, students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees can focus on complex research to further the DoD’s mission and create lasting impact.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To help you get started, we’re featuring four Scholarship America partners, including a $25,000 award from Chick-fil-A, a guaranteed scholarship for those who lost a parent in the fight against COVID, and programs for students interested in building homes and making history. You must also be a U.S. scale or its equivalent.

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EAB

JANUARY 5, 2023

Develop inclusive faculty and staff policies Update budget processes Update procurement process Transform alumni and volunteer engagement Update campus safety policy and practices. -->. -->. --> Improve student success. -->. -->. -->. Cabinet leadership. Mid-level leadership. Activities. Activities. Activities.

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

To support our partners in navigating both longstanding and emergent challenges, we pair rigorous research and deep knowledge of higher education with expert advisory services to holistically support each cabinet member as a functional leader and to serve the institutional leadership as a whole—we call this Strategic Advisory Services.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. Faculty is a leadership role. I prefer to talk about leadership rather than administration, because administration connotes bureaucracy.

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Timely MD

MARCH 7, 2024

What is the impact on students? Director of Leadership Development and Talent Management, Montgomery County Community College; and Jacqueline Bichsel, Ph.D., Our students can’t be fully well unless their faculty and staff are well.” What’s driving higher than ever turnover? Kelly Crace, Ph.D., Kelly Crace, Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The revival of TM 2 reflects TMCFs broader commitment to strengthening HBCU leadership pipelines. Williams points to the unique challenges of HBCU leadership as a key driver behind the firms relaunch. Dr. Dakota Doman That mission has excited Doman, who serves as managing partner and executive director of TM 2.

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EAB

JUNE 13, 2023

When I got here, we were in the process of finishing up our strategic plan and there was a lot of language about enrollment, managing it, coming up with a tactical plan, and then developing pathways. You would not think that you are at a large institution with over 30,000 students by the way in which we interact. So, it's not one-way.

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