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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

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The announcement, made at ATD's annual DREAM conference in Philadelphia, highlights these institutions' exceptional work in improving student outcomes and closing equity gaps. Both colleges have demonstrated remarkable progress through innovative approaches to student success. percentage points from 2019 to 2022.

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Legacy of Innovation and Equity, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Outgoing President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan Reflects Tenure

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Mary’s College of Maryland’s seventh president and the first Black woman to hold the title, is reflecting on 11 years of service, feeling pride in her commitment to equity and the college’s continued growth. Students will come and students will go. Tuajuanda Jordan, St. We were just tired of the rhetoric.” It took perseverance.

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Villarreal to Oversee AAC&U Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success

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Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

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A unique aspect of the program pairs each fellow with a Howard student, creating mentorship opportunities while advancing research goals. The new institute will implement a competitive residential fellowship program, bringing together international scholars to pursue research projects across various disciplines.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. I dont really have fears, Whitaker told The Catalyst, an independent student newspaper at Colorado College. I think things through, I get information, I prepare myself for all outcomes.

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Staying Woke for A Cause

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was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. It highlighted the University of Tennessee’s exclusion of Black students. Theotis Robinson Jr. The rest is history.

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Staying Woke for A Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. It highlighted the University of Tennessee’s exclusion of Black students. Theotis Robinson Jr. The rest is history.