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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jhaneil Thompson After graduating from high school, Thompson enrolled in a community college and when it was time for her to continue her education at a four-year-institution, it was Florida A&M University (FAMU) that welcomed her right from the start, even before she officially enrolled in fall of 2019.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

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But to us, improving student health and wellness requires a collaborative approach where different departments can work together to meet all student needs. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services. For example, the student Wellness Center at our Pottstown, Pa.

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

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Alvero When my daughter transferred to Queens College in Spring 2019, I could not have been more excited. Ultimately, this collaborative process ensured that transfer credit advances students' progress toward degree completion rather than being lost as elective credit.

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Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont's 28th President

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Athletic Director Jeff Schulman praised Tromp's "experience, commitment to excellence and passion for UVM," while Bill Falls, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, described her as "an empathetic and collaborative leader." from the University of Florida.

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Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Appointed President of California State University, Los Angeles

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Eanes currently serves as president of York College, City University of New York. “I am honored to join this outstanding university and its vibrant and diverse campus community,” Eanes said. "I

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$2.1M Grant Aims to Diversify Geosciences

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In 2019, about 33% of environmental scientists and geoscientists were women, according to the American Geoscience Institute. The percentage of Black environmental scientists and geoscientists fluctuated between 1% and 7.8%, from 2005 to 2019. Gordana Vlahovic, chair of NCCU’s Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences.

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How to Address the Dearth in Black Male Teachers

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The MALE program was launched in 2019, months before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Strachan pointed out, but said that has not stopped its efforts. Once we received funding from the state, I was able to collaboratively develop the program,” Strachan said. “We We have an academic adviser.