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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. The initiatives impact, she notes, has been particularly evident in creating networks and support systems that help women navigate the complex path to leadership positions.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. When Jenkins arrived, the university faced a challenging 52 percent retention rate. Community engagement has taken on new dimensions under Jenkins leadership.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership. 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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New Research Shows Benefits of Summer Pell

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For most of its 50-year history, the Pell Grant has not covered summer classes, with two brief exceptions: 2009-2011 and 2017 to the present. Liu found clear advantages for the students who got summer money.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson, his team, and university leadership recently attended a caucus weekend, a gathering of New York State Black, Latinx, and Asian legislators where CUNY presidents and deans were able to directly engage with people who can provide funding. Guttman engaged with lawmakers and policy makers as a collective through CUNY.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Dr. Devorah Lieberman became president of University of La Verne in 2011, a private institution of approximately 8,000 students about 35 miles east of Los Angeles, she was in many ways seeing life come full circle. This includes creating new means for retention.

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How Civitas Learning Uses AI to Power Student Success

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AI is at the core of our Student Impact Platform and has been since the company’s founding in 2011. AI is at the core of our Student Impact Platform and has been since the company’s founding in 2011. UTSA Achieves 16% Retention Lift with Data-Activated Student Support Ecosystem Explore how the U.