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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was scheduled to present a proposal to my tribal council - I was seeking permission to bring a group of students from the University I worked at to the Rez for an annual cultural festival. Dr. Torence Powell For these reasons, when I visited my tribe at 24 years old it was with high expectations and purpose.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. This involved analyzing class schedules, prerequisites, and program requirements to ensure students can progress efficiently toward their degrees.

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Choosing an Executive Leadership Coach: What Matters

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in higher education or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide. Except for the American Council on Education ACE Fellows Program , leadership development programs were scarce at that time.

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UNCF to Hold 13th Annual Student Leadership Conference

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The United Negro College Fund will host its 13th annual UNCF Student Leadership Conference (SLC), welcoming undergraduate students to the D.C Other scheduled speakers include: Brandon V. area for professional development. 2 at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville, MD.

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Westmoreland County Community College Names Dr. Kristin Mallory as New President

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Mallory as its next president, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution. At Wor-Wic, she spearheaded initiatives that streamlined course offerings and improved scheduling processes, leading to increased retention and completion rates. Westmoreland County Community College has appointed Dr. Kristin L.

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Teachers Rally Against Musk's Education Control

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Wednesday's protest is scheduled for 11 a.m. The White House has not responded to requests for comment. A Department of Education spokesperson pointed to a DOGE social media post defending the contract terminations as cost-saving measures. at the Department of Education's C Street entrance, weather permitting.

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Cabrini University Lays Off Six Full-Time Faculty, Some Tenured, As Part of Budget Cuts

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This move follows the elimination of some senior academic leadership positions in October, another effort to save the school money amid its $5 million to $6 million-deficit, according to interim President Helen G. The six – 8.7% No programs were eliminated as part of this plan,” said spokesperson Trish Bradley.

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