Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

Others in his native Pearidge community of Canton, Georgia, mentored, encouraged, and bestowed in him a tenacity that guided him through college and global, cross-cultural experiences into his career as a professor. McMickens completed his bachelor’s degrees in sales and marketing and business administration from Tuskegee University.

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MAY 9, 2023

Delnita Evans dreams of being a dean because she wants to help underrepresented students succeed. “I We weren’t graduating,” said the master’s candidate in higher education student affairs at the Morgan State University School of Education & Urban Studies. I saw that people that looked like me did not matriculate.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey Lincoln University In an email sent on the day of her death , Candia-Bailey, who served as vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, a historically Black university, accused Dr. John Moseley, the university's president, of harassment and bullying. “You

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Steele describes going to conferences with few sessions centering on Black women and having trouble finding mentors. “We And by providing support, mentoring, and a ready-made network of peers, clusters can help minoritized faculty avoid burnout and stay in their roles. The experience was isolating. Dr. Candace N. Hall Dr. Candace N.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although contingent faculty may be equally good teachers as tenured faculty, their positions might limit them as mentors for students of color. Griffin, associate professor of higher education and student affairs at the University of Maryland “Our country is diversifying quickly,” she said. Dr. Kimberly A.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Timothy Alvarez’s life is a living example of the importance of mentors in higher education. Among the highlights of his presidency is serving a diverse student population. million over five years, that enabled the school to focus on mentoring, professional development for faculty and undergraduate research.

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JULY 11, 2024

The funding will allow for the hiring of four new student support advocates, who will offer dedicated attention and guidance to these students as they pursue their degrees. Andes said that Radford’s grant submission prioritized “enhanced student services in mental health and mentoring,” which made Radford’s proposal stand out.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

Many are helping each other navigate their sense of duty to their students of color, to their community, to their families, and to themselves. Bridget Turner Kelly Turner Kelly is a second-generation college student, which she said helped her understand she would need additional layers of support as she pursued her career in academia.

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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., She now works at Montgomery College as director of student affairs, where, among other things, she tries to ensure that the 15% to 20% of the student body that are parents have access to more resources than she did.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Government/Political Science, Bowie State University; MPA, Management and Public Policy, Bowie State University; Graduate Certificate, Project Management, Bowie State University Mentors: Rev. He has the ability to lead groups and teams,” said Dr. Virginia Byrne, assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Morgan State. “He

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

Some institutions have taken special interest in supporting these students through to successful degree completion. 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.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Scholars agree that institutions should use this data as a starting point to ask themselves the important questions about how many of their students are completing and what they need to do to help everyone cross the finish line. Smith, assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Auburn University in Alabama. “If

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MAY 4, 2023

As the semester ends, it is essential to remind students that their destiny is in their own hands. Faculty, administration, peer mentors, and campus resources are tools for their ultimate ascension from student to graduate, and from graduate to thriving professional. I prayed to the skies and I changed my stars.”

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JULY 5, 2023

Higher Education and Student Affairs Education:   M.Ed., Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, University of Southern California; M.A., Communication Studies, Manhattanville College Mentors:  Dr. Linda Perkins, Claremont Graduate University; Dr.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

counselor education (student affairs), Clemson University; and Ph.D., Be open to change and new directions as a teacher, scholar, advisor, and mentor. Means Title: Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Age: 39 Education: B.A., sociology and political science, Elon University; M.Ed.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

UCLA “The new AANAPISI designation will allow UCLA to tap new sources of funding that will help us foster a welcoming and supportive environment where all students can thrive,” said UCLA’s Interim Chancellor, Dr. Darnell Hunt.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Results are now informing services and support for Latinx students and improving conditions for all students. Dr. Lynn Mahoney “We have been tracking the effectiveness of numerous programs, including peer mentoring and learning communities as well as student progress to graduation,” says SFSU president Dr. Lynn Mahoney.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2024

Dr. Jamie Washington — an educator, author, student affairs administrator, pastor, consultant, president and co-founder of the Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI), past-president of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), and much more. Do no harm. But he knew the church did not approve of homosexuality.

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APRIL 15, 2024

The IU Higher Education and Student Affairs Program allowed Ph.D. students to propose and teach special topics courses for undergraduates. As I read the compelling, incredibly alarming article, I didn’t see myself, my fraternity brothers, and several of the Black men I was mentoring at IU at the time represented.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

This may include mentoring, training workshops, executive education programs, and job rotations. Administrative leadership: Identifying individuals with leadership potential for administrative roles, such as finance, human resources, information technology, and student affairs.

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JULY 12, 2023

student in higher education administration at Morgan State, an HBCU in Maryland, said he does not see that as a career goal, but he has seen a shift in higher education that makes his skill set more desirable in a president. “He It was mentors and elders in the church that encouraged me to pursue higher education in the first place.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

At the time, there was only an unapproved (not officially recognized by the university) LGBTQ student group. There was also a standing committee on LGBTQ student needs that the student affairs office had, which did as much as they could within the confines of the administration,” he says. The opposite is true for Leyva.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That’s because on campuses that are predominantly white and majority female , it’s harder for Black and Latino men to find peer groups, mentors, role models, and places where they can just be themselves. Early mentor matching not only helps reduce summer melt, but it also means each student sees at least one familiar face at orientation.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

They feel empowered to work together with other support staff, such as academic advisors, mentors, and tutors, and connect students with the right resources across campus. This collaborative approach made it simpler for faculty to integrate the system in their day-to-day practices and share its value to peers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Recruitment materials, campus tours, and FAFSA open houses are bilingual as are several members of the student affairs staff. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility.

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

When I first started looking at graduate programs in higher education/student affairs I had no idea that I would end up moving to Oregon. Eventually, I decided to apply for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) program at OSU. Larry has been a mentor to me ever since that moment. It was surreal.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Students were also encouraged to join and engage with peers, staff and faculty via online message boards, hosted on the PeopleGrove platform by the Tri-Mentoring Program (Ryerson’s peer-to-peer mentoring program). 3 811 students responded to the Get Ryerson Ready pre-survey and 668 responded to our post-survey.

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EAB

MAY 5, 2023

Author's note: This ideas in this blog represent the combined efforts of a team of EAB student success and student affairs experts who have backgrounds in studying or providing mental health and wellbeing care.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

They have general programs like mentoring programs, orientation and things of that nature, but nothing very specific to those populations. And so I think really important to think about, yeah, where can we be more proactive throughout the student life cycle? AS: Yeah, and I think it's harder for men. This is a pretty new program.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Include trusted adults: In addition to peers, having a trusted adult—such as a mentor, counselor, or family member—can provide students with additional support and access to resources that they may not be aware of. Regular check-ins with friends and family can help them stay connected and aware of each other’s mental states.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. Black male student veterans are not a monolithic population nor are the institutions they are attending. Dr. Erik M. Emerald Publishing Limited.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

And frankly, student affairs leadership that is committed to mental health. And I think that commitment, that passion that we see across our student affairs folks here at NAU at least. And so really, for us, it's about how do we leverage, I think, those relationships. Oh, what a good question.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2024

Mental health connects to student success For students, finding support to start their journey to become healthier and happier is personal, and it looks different for everyone. Studies show that college students seek support from their peers first, while others prefer to get help from a licensed professional.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She noted that her former boss, UC Riverside's chancellor Kim Wilcox , is now her peer, adding: "He's a great friend and mentor, but all the way along, I haven't thought about having a boss. She elevated the role of UCSC's chief diversity officer and restructured the Office of Student Affairs and Success to align with her goals.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Several partners have shared anecdotes of students arriving to campus, moving into dorms, and abruptly withdrawing upon re-entering more social settings.

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Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

I quickly learned that Res Life was not for me, but I enjoyed Student Affairs work and engaging with students, so I moved into the Dean of Students Office, where I worked for the next 11 years. I am deeply committed to serving college students.

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