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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These events were followed by the devastating suicide of Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey, vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, in January 2024, after she wrote a letter critical of the universitys leadership.

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Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

As I mentioned in an article in 2014, higher education needs a way to connect all of its “ technology buckets ” into a cohesive system/dashboard in order to make data-driven decisions that impact academic programs, transition/retention initiatives, and student success.

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Navigating the Path to Student Success Through Essential Guidance and Support

Timely MD

I quickly learned that Res Life was not for me, but I enjoyed Student Affairs work and engaging with students, so I moved into the Dean of Students Office, where I worked for the next 11 years. In 2014, the position was elevated to Associate Vice President for Student Success in Academic Affairs.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Black boys are also suspended and expelled at much higher rates than other students ( Graves & Wang, 2022 ). The academic guidance provided by competent and compassionate advisors coupled with student affairs engagement contribute to the graduation of this unique population. Emerald Publishing Limited.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The journey of Black males through the American educational system is often marked by unique obstacles: racial stereotyping, lowered expectations, and systemic inequities that hinder their potential and alienate them from environments meant to foster growth (Howard, 2014). Dr. Ronald W.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She had served as chancellor since 2014, helping the school expand its academic offerings and raise nearly $15 million. Powell, Temple University’s vice president for student affairs, died Jan. Powell was known and respected for her work in student affairs. Dr. Lester C. Dr. Theresa A.