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Coleman, who has over three decades of experience in inclusion work, emphasized the importance of strong communications and media representation in defending DEI efforts. So, what I'm doing is investing in our community." Pickett drew a parallel to current DEI challenges that these frontline administrators are facing.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

According to Ess Pokornowski, Reintegrating students face a unique set of overlapping challenges: they are leaving a total institution where choice, communication, access to healthcare, access to technology, and opportunities for education and gainful employment are all dramatically limited.

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To implement a sense of compassion, educators must be committed to a flexible process facilitated through positive communication and transparency. Many current practices within the classroom are discriminatory and culturally biased and, therefore, structured and oriented around the ideals of the dominant race to maintain the status quo.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” annually, getting a signed form from the tribe proving descendancy, community service and an essay requirement. Gusbeth notes that a Gallup Tribal College Alumni Survey statistic shows that 76% of Native American students desire to work for their communities.

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JUNE 6, 2024

Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from North Carolina State, a master’s in speech communication from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, and a Doctor of Education degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State. “We We are thrilled to have a dynamic new chancellor in Dr.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting communications from SAU and a master’s in health administration from Pfeiffer University. Shareese Williams Shareese Williams has been appointed interim director of alumni affairs at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU).

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Leah Vanterpool has been named Vice President of Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the University of the Virgin Islands. Over the course of her career, Vanterpool has held numerous high-level positions in various industries, including health care, manufacturing, communications, energy, and government.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Trust needs to be rebuilt between the FSA, institutions, families and students they serve, said Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Ferrell has been appointed associate vice chancellor for university communications and marketing at North Carolina State University. She served as Lenovo’s communications officer for North America. Ferrell holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Roanoke College. Ferrell Lisa Marie L.

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JULY 23, 2024

Tangelia Kelly Tangelia Kelly has been named interim executive director of university communications at Jackson State University. in educational administration and supervision, also from Jackson State. She served as the director of marketing.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

He served as vice president for student success at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana. Clasemann holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Creighton University, a master’s in organizational management from the University of Phoenix, and a Ph.D.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Malone holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in media communications from Webster University in Missouri as well as a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Alabama. Shay Malone has been named assistant vice president of diversity and inclusion at Northwest Missouri State University.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Polglase holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s in college student personnel administration from James Madison University. Paula Polglase Paula Polglase has been named director of the Office of Alumni Relations at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. The current administration is led by a Latinx president and provost and includes more female leaders than ever before.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Previously, she has served as program administrator and assistant professor of communication arts at Defiance College; and assistant professor of speech communication at Norfolk State University. in interpersonal communication from Bowling Green State University; an M.A. Crawley Leadership Award. Haney holds a Ph.D.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Hunter has been appointed vice president for communications at the University of Michigan. She served as vice president for communications at the University of Oregon. Hunter earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

To ensure students have what they need to reach their educational goal, faculty, staff and administration at TCUs often wear multiple hats in addition to their titled role. At Leech Lake Tribal College, a weekly drum ceremony is accompanied by a feast for the whole community, a reliable meal available to everyone and the hungry student.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

Jessica Enders COD's leaders support staff development to ensure its faculty, administrators, and staff are up-to-date on issues and teaching and learning strategies. between departments) and take the initiative in undertaking outreach activities that positively impacted the COD community.

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APRIL 29, 2024

She served as vice president for college advancement and communications at Pitzer College in Claremont. Shine holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in public administration from California State University, Northridge.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Students succeed with parent-teacher communication & partnerships We know it takes a village to raise a child. Start with student-centered parent communication. Let’s take a look at why communicating with parents is more challenging than ever, and why it’s worth the effort to build relationships. Poor quality communication.

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MAY 16, 2023

She previously served as vice president of organizational development and human resources; associate vice president of organizational communication and development; and academic coordinator at Valencia College. in organizational communication and an M.A. in communication from the University of Central Florida, and an Ed.D.

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JULY 11, 2024

Novak holds a a bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies from now-Pennsylvania Western University at Edinboro, a master’s in college student personnel administration from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pittsburgh.

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JUNE 6, 2024

million American adults and teens reported having serious thoughts of suicide in 2022, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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MARCH 29, 2023

He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies, a master’s in higher education administration from Georgia Southern University, and an educational doctorate from Augusta. Garrett Green Garrett Green has been named chief diversity officer at Augusta University in Georgia.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Kenney has been named senior vice president for institutional advancement, strategic initiatives, and communications at Talladega College in Alabama. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Tennessee State University, a master’s in higher education administration and leadership from Purdue University Global, and a Ph.D.

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JUNE 23, 2023

UNL is truly unique in building vibrant, economically competitive communities across Nebraska while preparing students to be successful in an evolving world in which they will live and work.” in mass communication also from Middle Tennessee State. Bennett holds an Ed.D.

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MARCH 19, 2024

Robinson-Morris holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Loyola University New Orleans, a master’s in public administration from the University of New Orleans, and Ph.D. in educational leadership from Louisiana State University.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

The community organizations would really benefit from learning more about college students’ needs reentering, but on the flip side the colleges aren’t always thinking about their own reentering students.” That is a fact and we see it all the time with our own students when they return to community (P2CP began in 2011).

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Indiana University Northwest’s administration disregarded standards of academic due process when it dismissed tenured professor Dr. Mark McPhail, according to a report from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

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MAY 27, 2023

With the successful conclusion of the 2022-2023 Academic Year, it seems the most appropriate time to share this communication with you." Myres, said that a Transition Oversight Committee, chaired by veteran higher education administrator Dr. Mary Sias, will be formed. TSU Board of Regents chair Albert H.

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MARCH 12, 2025

I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and pursue Communications Studies. My transition into administration was an act of resistance and liberation. I did worry about declaring a major and contemplated majoring in Black Studies to ensure my professors looked like me.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

grade point average to becoming an author, consultant and an administrator at Montclair State University. mainframe computing communications media; 3.) Jean rose from abject poverty, progressing from a 1.9 The conference will connect students with professionals in five key career clusters: 1.) health science; 4.)

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

As a student activist, a longtime faculty member, and an administrator in higher education, I am particularly proud of two career accomplishments. Unfortunately, students had to repeatedly make their case to skeptical and unsupportive university administrators, trustees, alumni, donors, and legislators.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If they found some interesting, they could then make requests to their administrator or librarian for the full text of articles. “I The other states, the students request an individual article, and then an administrator or a person designated by the Department of Corrections will review that request. Some states use it like full JSTOR.

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JULY 29, 2024

Several months ago, a fellow CDO confided in me about his abrupt reassignment from a leadership role to a non-administrator position with little connection to DEI work. Communicate the Value of DEI. Effective communication is crucial in countering the anti-DEI backlash. Adapt to Changing Circumstances.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

That’s why Mossberger and other experts want to see universities and colleges coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to disperse the roughly $48 billion allotted toward programs that create greater digital equity.

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