Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

DAndra Mullis a seasoned student affairs leader and practitioner-scholar, who is dedicated to leading organizations and initiatives that uplift and enable a comprehensively excellent student experience.As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

According to Ess Pokornowski, Reintegrating students face a unique set of overlapping challenges: they are leaving a total institution where choice, communication, access to healthcare, access to technology, and opportunities for education and gainful employment are all dramatically limited.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Jones Maurice Jones has been appointed chief executive officer at The Center for First-Generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation. Jones, founder of the professional and business services firm MJConnects, served as CEO of OneTen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

student affairs administration/higher education, Ball State University, Teachers College; Certificate, College and University Teaching, Ball State University, Teachers College; Ph.D., Sáenz is the associate dean for Student Success, Community Engagement & Administration at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dr. Lynn Akey Akey is currently vice president for student success, analytics, and integrated planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Akey’s leadership at Minnesota State Mankato has steered our University’s direction to be one of student focus and data-driven priorities,” said Minnesota State Mankato President Edward Inch.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

Craig, vice president for student affairs at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), is living proof of the power of community colleges. Since taking on the BMCC position in 2008, she has expanded student affairs services to better support well-rounded learning experiences and remove obstacles to student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2023

Leonard Taylor Taylor, currently an associate professor and program coordinator in Auburn University’s College of Education, will also become an associate professor in the school’s Higher Education and Student Affairs program. I am very excited to join the IU community during this next chapter of my journey,” said Taylor. “IU,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

“I am, also, honored to serve on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Morris College, along with joining the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community in working collaboratively to support student success, grow enrollment, raise financial support, and enhance academic programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Student affairs leader Quamina Carter did not take a traditional route to higher education. There, she had opportunities to work with the school’s student affairs division and began to learn that she was “sort of good at that side of the camp,” she says. in higher education and student affairs from CGU.

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EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Between a pandemic, a national racial reckoning, and increasing challenges to the higher education business model, student affairs leaders have spent the past few years looking for ways to innovate and collaborate more effectively across the cabinet.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

Jackson previously served as president of Black Hills State University in South Dakota and has held other leadership roles within higher education, including vice president for Student Affairs at both the University of Louisville and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. in educational leadership in University of La Verne. “On

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Gilkerson also served as vice president of academic and student affairs at Contra Costa College and was the inaugural diversity, inclusion, and innovation officer for the Contra Costa Community College District. Her call to action is guided by the desire to help meet the holistic needs of students. I mean, it’s been incredible.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2023

Kristen Raney Raney is currently vice chancellor for academic affairs at Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC). Previously, she has been vice president of academic affairs and interim vice president student affairs at Saint Paul College and dean of academic development and services at Chippewa Valley Technical College. “I

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Previously, he was president of Framingham State University, president of Kutztown University; and vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Massachusetts; chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UMass; and faculty adviser to the provost at UMass. AASCU is delighted that our dear friend and colleague F.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

McMickens says he believes campus environments contribute to educational disparities but holds promise for efforts to foster success among underserved populations. faculty, advisors, peers, ethnic organizations, targeted support programs) impact the outcomes of historically marginalized and underserved student populations,” he says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

The program’s second phase put additional focus on the platform’s ability to influence student retention and success. Slate’s technology helped build personal connections, making note of special events like birthdays, and tracked student interactions in both academic and student affairs.

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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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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 17, 2025

In higher education, successful implementation often means rethinking long-standing processes, habits, and team dynamics. Start by asking these three essential questions to ensure your investment drives real results: How will this software help more students succeed? At the core of every institution is one goal: student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 30, 2024

Many are raising children, working, like any other low-income person who you might not know is a college student — yet, they had more difficulty because of landlord attitudes.” Sheila Edwards Lange, chancellor of the University of Washington (UW) Tacoma.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Supreme Court’s decision to strike affirmative action, there are still ways to get diverse student populations into higher ed, experts and scholars said at a webinar hosted this week by California student success organization The Campaign for College Opportunity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ohio University President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez said the honor is well deserved, recognizing the former leader’s vision for student success and dedication to providing equitable access to higher education. In all he did, President McDavis proved himself a student-first, student-centric leader.

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Supporting Student Success

OCTOBER 8, 2020

What does student affairs work look like in the Philippines? How do higher education institutions support student success in Mexico? Set sail, from the comfort of your own couch, and join me as we go around the globe to learn about pathways to student affairs and services careers.

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Timely MD

JULY 2, 2024

How can colleges and universities give students the best opportunities to achieve their goals? The Inside Higher Ed webcast “Academics, Wellness, College Life and Career Readiness: Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success” sponsored by TimelyCare explored transformative programs, interventions, and practices in place throughout the U.S.

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Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

TimelyCare Student Success Coaching Q&A With Dr. Nicole Guerrero Trevino Vice President for Student Success LinkedIn Tell us about your career journey and dedication to student success in higher education. Why are we seeing a growing demand for student success resources in higher education?

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As part of the TimelyCare GenZtressed webinar series , a panel of health equity, mental health, and student affairs leaders explored the need for and benefits of inclusive care delivery that embraces all students. Additionally, ensure the services, resources, and programming available to students are inclusive.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

counselor education (student affairs), Clemson University; and Ph.D., My first full-time job after earning my master’s degree was to return to Elon to help start a college access and success program,” he recalled, adding the program was designed for students from low-income families or first-generation college students.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 18, 2023

You’ll hear from Karl Smith, Vice President of Student Affairs at Tacoma Community College, Dr. Tammy Wyatt, Vice Provost for Student Success at UTSA, and our own Rob Freidhoff, Vice President of Community Development at Civitas Learning. Full Transcript Show Notes: [1:26] – What are actionable analytics? [2:26]

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Blogs 4 ways to build faculty buy-in for student success initiatives The role of faculty in improving student outcomes cannot be overstated. Faculty members are in a unique position to provide academic and personal support to students, and their guidance can have a positive impact on student outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

“Parents and caretakers are always concerned about educational costs, degree competition and job placement, and if a safe and healthy campus environment is provided for their students,” said Dr. Davida L. Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU).

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Leverage Coalitions for Impact Coalitions are vital to advocacy success. Practitioners focus on the work and often make a tremendous impact,” said Jenni Murphy, leader of COP2P’s California team, “but they are not often afforded the opportunity to share the lessons learned beyond their institution.”

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

MARCH 2, 2017

However, with a deeper glance, it’s the connections between these areas that are the strands that form essential aspects of the student experience. Student Success. Student engagement is everything when it comes to student success. Engagement is what creates a meaningful student experience.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By leveraging the expertise and scalability of private organizations, colleges can strengthen both academic and student affairs in meaningful ways. Public-private partnerships offer a strategic way to bridge resource gaps, enabling institutions to maintain critical services and drive innovation despite limited budgets.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Leverage Coalitions for Impact Coalitions are vital to advocacy success. Practitioners focus on the work and often make a tremendous impact,” said Jenni Murphy, leader of COP2P’s California team, “but they are not often afforded the opportunity to share the lessons learned beyond their institution.”

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Supporting Student Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This program gave me confidence in my unique set of strengths and gave me actionable guidance about how I can incorporate these “superpowers” into my academic, professional, and personal lives.” – Vic Duarte, Justice Studies student. The goal was every student would receive an access code by the 2020-21 academic year.

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