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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Most notably, it must be clear that each institution has an environment in which Latino students can thrive. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Administrative leadership: Identifying individuals with leadership potential for administrative roles, such as finance, human resources, information technology, and student affairs. Academic leadership: Developing a pipeline of leaders for academic positions, including department chairs, deans, and academic program directors.

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A Life of Ministry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McManus graduated valedictorian of her high school and went on to Clemson University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in special education and a master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in student affairs. There, McManus served as the coordinator of disability support services and worked as a minority retention counselor. “I

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Emphasizing 'Purpose' Among Leadership Facing Diversity Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

HACU provides student scholarships, internships, retention and advancement programs, as well as career development opportunities for educators. Parham, who began his presidency at CSUDH in 2018, is a veteran leader in higher education — he previously served as vice chancellor for student affairs at UC Irvine.

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Post-Pandemic Resurgence Bolsters HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“With it being the pandemic, the challenge was enrollment because a lot of students were taking time off or…they had to take classes virtually and online, so there was a dip [in enrollment] during the pandemic, but the interest was there.” Hudson, vice president for student affairs. “We We’re pacing pretty well,” Granville said.