Remove 2006 Remove Community college Remove Retention
article thumbnail

The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018. Montague of Volunteer State Community College raised serious questions about the unique pressures faced by women leaders, particularly women of color. in 2006, and men still outnumbered women two-to-one in the presidency, the study noted.

article thumbnail

Annual Black, Brown, College Bound Summit Commences March 6

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is set to speak during the 17th Annual National Black, Brown and College Bound (BBCB) Summit, according to organizers.

Retention 299
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What it Means to Sit at the Intersection of Blackness, Queerness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During her approximately 24 years at EIU, she also served as director of academic services for its athletics department; instructor in its African American studies department; and academic and retention adviser for its Office of Inclusion and Academic Engagement. And from 2002 to 2006, she served as academic adviser for Temple University.

Advising 264
article thumbnail

Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Associate Level English for Academic Purposes Reading Area Community College (Reading, PA) The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Reading Area Community College (RACC) began in 2012 to strategically reduce credit requirements and accelerate student progression with the goal of boosting enrollment and success rates.

Tutoring 321
article thumbnail

Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Salcedo is the director of the Center for Community College Partnerships at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I think public institutions have a mission to make sure that those in society have access to higher education,” says Alexander, who arrived at UCLA in 2006. Coming from such a background drives him. “I

Success 279
article thumbnail

5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

EAB

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. Tip #1: Build belonging.