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JANUARY 17, 2024

David Johns, NBJC; Dr. Ellen Pinderhughes, Tufts University; Angela Patton, Girls for a Change; and Eunique Jones Gibson, Because of Them, We Can Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “In the words of Wilma Rudolph, ‘never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. Congressman from Maryland.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Lomax The initiative, “Unapologetically Free: Centering Mental Health on Black College Campuses,” involves creating programming such as virtual workshops and a virtual student conference in April. college students. More than 60% of students met criteria for one or more mental health problems in 2021, an almost 50% increase since 2013.

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JULY 29, 2024

On the panel, “Selecting Evidence-Based Advising Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes,” Thompson spoke about equity being a top priority, noting that, if higher education does not serve its most disenfranchised populations, then it is failing. He became executive vice president in 2013 and assumed the presidency in 2018.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Decatur Decatur has been the school’s president for almost a decade, his tenure having begun in 2013. Under his leadership, the school made impressive gains in student body strength and diversity, financial aid resources, faculty breadth and distinction, and campus enhancements. “It Dr. Sean M.

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JUNE 26, 2024

That’s how Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser became president of Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in 2013. Carrie Besnette Hauser “It’s a lesson for our students: surround yourself with good mentors who remember you uttering something to the universe, and be careful what you wish for, it could happen” says Hauser. I love CMC.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The percentage of freshmen who are Black, Latinx, or Native nearly doubled between 2013 and 2021, and the share of first-generation students climbed nine points to 21 percent. Yale also became more financially accessible: the number of incoming freshmen who qualify for Pell grants doubled from his first year to 22% at present.

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MAY 29, 2024

The chair was previously held by longtime STH faculty member Rev. The professorship honors King “by modeling the moral authority, prophetic vision of justice, peace, and love, ethical leadership, and global consciousness that he advocated for and embodied,” according to STH. Fluker, who retired from the position in 2020.

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JULY 7, 2023

There is considerable research generated about African Americans in higher education, specifically faculty. In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Nichols College President Glenn Sulmasy has resigned, following reports that he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with several students during his time teaching at the U.S. An investigation by the Coast Guard had found more than 1,600 texts – most of them sexual or flirtatious – between Sulmasy and a young female student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Over the past three years, she has spearheaded impressive initiatives at the university that now touts an enrollment of more than 14,000 students. “As Early on, the university welcomed Black students—several from families comprising the Old Settlers community—at a time when many colleges and universities were reluctant to do so.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Brice says he has fielded calls from over 250 people, including former students, staff, faculty, and administrators who spent time in Poe Hall and have since become sick with cancers or other illnesses. Masier spent hours within Poe Hall as a graduate student and assistant between 2009 and 2013.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dr. Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. This period witnessed a remarkable increase in minority enrollments and the establishment of support programs designed to cater to diverse student bodies.

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MARCH 1, 2023

While shootings on campus are extremely rare, said Williamson, the mental health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff can be deeply impacted by these events, which is why it is crucial that institutions of higher education respond to these incidents. Laura Erickson-Schroth, chief medical officer of the JED Foundation.

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JUNE 27, 2023

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. University of La Verne President Dr. Devorah Lieberman is shown with graduating students in 2013.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2023

When Cashawn Thompson coined the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic in 2013, she lovingly acknowledged the beauty, labor, daring, and complexity of Black girls and women. Focused on educating working-class Black women to become skilled, self-employed service professionals, Burroughs and her college-educated faculty “resolved to find and train leaders.”

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Dr. tavis d. Dr. tavis d.

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APRIL 9, 2023

The district comprises 10 independently accredited colleges in Arizona serving over 94,000 students. I just really like being around students, especially the extracurricular part of education.” He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013. There, Gonzales earned an Ed.D. He pays attention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Prior to joining the Ohio State faculty in 1979, becoming the university’s first African-American woman full professor, she served as professor of education at Case Western Reserve University and previously in positions as dean of students and dean of women at Fisk University and Albany (Ga.) State College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

billion annual budget and the academic program involving 1,400 faculty members and 14,000 students. As professor of political science, Rice has been on the Stanford faculty since 1981 and has won two of the highest teaching honors — the 1984 Walter J. As provost, she was responsible for a $1.5

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OCTOBER 22, 2022

McNairy served as the chief executive officer with oversight of a $100 million budget, 1,000 employees, and 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. McNairy served from 2003 until her recent retirement on January 26. The university has been nationally ranked as one of the top regional public institutions of higher education by U.S.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Since 2009, the Active Minds Speakers have provided mental health outreach for students and young adults nationwide, sharing their personal stories regarding mental health struggles and resilience. Brandon Bond Brandon Bond is the mental health and well-being student advocate at the University of Michigan.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Postsecondary educators have been increasingly focused on supporting positive student mental health over the past decades. Additionally, much of the difference in academic performance among students with marginalized sociodemographic identities was statistically explained by disparities in mental health. times that of their peers.

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Timely MD

JUNE 5, 2024

College and university students face many challenges, including academic pressures and financial strains. These delays profoundly affect students’ health, academic performance, and overall well-being. We found ourselves not being able to meet the demand that our students wanted.”

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The Advisor That Cares

AUGUST 26, 2023

The digital tools currently utilized within the advising relationships seek to manage student information, notes, and referrals. The institution employs a student information system to onboard and guide students from admission to enrollment. Another system tracks degree plan requirements and progress.

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Supporting Student Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It was early in 2017 when our Student Life department received the approval we had been waiting for – we were embarking on a journey to make the University of Guelph-Humber a CliftonStrengths campus and I was tasked with leading the project. You may be asking what is CliftonStrengths (CS) and how does it help students? By: Liana Acri.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Public perception of higher ed value: How the public gets ROI wrong, and how that’s impacting your campus Student readiness and well-being: Reckoning with intersecting crises in youth mental health and unfinished learning The hybrid campus: Flexible work and the future of multi-modal campuses 1. Surgeon General Murthy.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Now, for the first since 2013, graduate enrollment has declined, according to National Student Clearinghouse projections. Students are also expressing more interest in online programs than they were pre-pandemic. 700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. December 6, 2022. December 5, 2022.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy By Meredith Dobbins Think back to your time as an undergraduate student. Perhaps it's the electrifying game-day rituals that united the entire student body, or maybe it's the tradition of rubbing a campus statue for good luck before an important exam.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 9, 2024

While the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) focuses on higher ed, we also care about what happens after students earn their degree. I was obsessed with making sure that the staff pipeline represented the students we had the privilege of teaching. Helping Higher Ed Institutions Help Students Ms.

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Clair Kamp Dush

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

I assumed a student who was Black was less involved in our graduate program due to a lack of passion and skill, not a lack of the program reaching out to her or creating an environment of inclusiveness. I said to a male student, “you like sports, right?”. Teach students about implicit bias, micro-aggressions, and micro-resistance.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The traditional image of college education features students in a classroom with a professor lecturing them. But lately, more and more students are opting to take college classes online rather than in classrooms. Students engage with their coursework, classmates, and faculty from remote locations using digital technology.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

Gates was one of a dozen scientists who received the honor in 2013 for the year 2011 in a ceremony that had been postponed due to the 2012 election. A Simple, Fallen Mathematician: The Humble Genius Behind Supersymmetry Former students praise Gates for the great level of personal investment that he makes in his students growth and success.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

He spearheaded a 40 percent enrollment increase, bringing the student body to 4,000, while simultaneously launching innovative student success initiatives. One of Rich's notable achievements at CCNY was the formation of a Public Service Career Hub, which more than doubled student placement in public service internships and jobs.

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