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Community College Leader Dr. Walter Bumphus to Step Down After Transformative Era

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bumphus CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at the end of 2025, capping a remarkable 15-year tenure that helped reshape higher education access nationwide. Martin CEO of the Year Award and the 2021 Baldridge Foundation's Award for Leadership Excellence in Education.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

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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. Our higher education institutions must reflect this reality and prepare students for the world they will inherit.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

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As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. In 2023, the United States Department of Education hosted a summit of 200 higher education leaders on improving the transfer process.

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

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It is imperative to view Black males as capable achievers whose success is indispensable to a healthy and diverse educational landscape (Goings et al., Dr. Adriel Hilton In many educational institutions, Black males are burdened with the label of "problem" rather than "promise" (Howard, 2013).

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Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus

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jules While the raison d’etre of the syllabi has gone unchanged, aspects of society have evolved, and we find ourselves in the middle of a racial awakening since 2013 and the rise of the global Black Lives Matter Movement. Within this context, we need to think/rethink about the purpose of the syllabus and how we can decolonize it.

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UC Riverside Names Dr. S. Jack Hu as New Chancellor

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Hu, who brings nearly 40 years of experience in higher education, will assume his new role on July 15, replacing Dr. Kim Wilcox, who is retiring next month. UC Riverside has immense potential ahead that I believe will put the campus at the forefront of shaping the future of higher education."

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Business and Health Professions Lead Faculty Growth as Humanities Decline, CUPA-HR Report Finds

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In recent years, higher education institutions have faced increasing pressure to prioritize disciplines with clear career pathways over traditional liberal arts programs, according to a new report from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR).