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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. The initiatives impact, she notes, has been particularly evident in creating networks and support systems that help women navigate the complex path to leadership positions.

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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

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Morris brings a deeply personal perspective to his leadership role, drawing from his experiences growing up in public housing and attending predominantly Black public schools in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, AERA has seen a remarkable transformation in its leadership diversity.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. However, financial difficulties continued to plague the institution under her leadership.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness.

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

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Todd, who has served as president and CEO of Denmark Technical College (DTC) in South Carolina since 2020, will assume his new role on July 1. "I Kimbrough, known for his leadership in HBCU circles, has helped maintain stability at Talladega while the presidential search was conducted. as the institution's 22nd president.

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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

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Title: Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 36 Education: B.A., Henry returned to Wisconsin in June 2020, amid the pandemic and social upheaval, but this time as a faculty member in the Leadership and Policy Analysis program.

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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

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For example, the percentage of first-time students enrolling in transfer-level math and English courses within their first year of college rose dramatically between the fall 2015 and fall 2020 cohorts. This leadership requires courage, creativity, and an unapologetic commitment to equity.