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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. The average age of presidents was 60, compared with 59.9

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Research has shown that having Black teachers in classrooms significantly contributes to the holistic success of Black students (Milner IV, 2006). Schools should also expand mentorship and support networks for Black male students, equipping them with resilience and leadership skills. Dr. Ronald W.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While some scholars are deeply concerned by this instability, others note it aligns with higher education trends overall. In 2023, the American Council on Education (ACE) released their study of over 1,000 college presidents, which revealed the tenure of the presidency has diminished. In 2006, presidents spent an average of 8.5

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Creating a data-informed campus: part 3

EAB

Called to account: Analyzing the origins and spread of state performance-accountability policies for higher education. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 28 (1), 1-24. Strategic framing: How leaders craft the meaning of data use for equity and learning. American Journal of Education, 118 (2), 113-141. De Lourdes.