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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The programs comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, networking opportunities, and leadership development, has created a robust pipeline for women aspiring to top positions in higher education. Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L.

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Cultivating a Culture of Connection and Care for the Changing Terrain

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Community colleges cannot create substantive and sustainable cultures of teaching, learning, evidence — or any kind of positive cultures — without the vision and support of highly competent leaders at all levels of the institution” (Kinnamon & O’Banion, 2020). Dr. Margaretta B. Mathis serves as Senior Director, John E. Dr. Terry A.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is also HISPA’s Latinos in College, a leadership development program for mostly first-year, first-generation students. HISPA has received several awards and recognitions for its impact, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in 2020.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

EOP coaches guide students through admissions, college transition, class registration, financial aid, college life skills, and other issues as well as provide academic support, leadership development and peer mentorship. Since its launch in 2020, Latino enrollment has increased. matching that of the overall student body.

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Featured Partner Scholarships: September 2023

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Selected Community Scholars will be encouraged to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars. Please note that Chick-fil-A Team Members should apply for the Remarkable Futures Scholarship.)

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Where higher ed leaders agree (and disagree) on the biggest barriers to DEIJ progress

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In recent years, institutions have confronted historical legacies of oppression , invested in faculty diversity , and developed retention programs for Black and Latino men , among many other initiatives. Develop executive understanding: Helping cabinet leaders develop an understanding of the importance of DEIJ and how it impacts the campus.

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Higher Ed Leaders Offer Strategies Improving Faculty and Staff Well-Being

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Director of Leadership Development and Talent Management, Montgomery County Community College; and Jacqueline Bichsel, Ph.D., in the 2020-21 academic year to 14.3% The lively discussion moderated by Megan Zahneis, Senior Reporter, Chronicle of Higher Education included panelists R. Kelly Crace, Ph.D., during the same period.”

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