Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Prior to 2015 it was difficult to find much formal acknowledgement of student food insecurity, let alone services to help. When a couple of student affairs practitioners created the College and University Food Bank Alliance in 2012, it had just 10 members. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Martino Harmon, who is also the Vice President for Student Life at the University of Michigan. Named in honor of Terrella well-responded student affairs administratorthe MCT Foundation was created to ensure underrepresented students gain access and achieve success in higher education and student affairs.

Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

Separate from issues pertaining to Dreamers are the issues of international students, many of whom have the non-immigrant F-1 Visa. Sánchez Goncalves’ situation and those of other Dreamers has brought to light their vulnerability, particularly as they pursue higher education.

International student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Joshua Williams is a former student affairs administrator, higher education consultant, founder of JW1 Consulting , and co-founder of RACCS (Reaching Across Communities and Challenging Systems) based in Los Angeles, CA.

Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

With over 25 years of administrative, research, and teaching experience in various higher education settings, Vega transitioned to academia as a faculty member and has significantly contributed to the Master of Arts in Higher Education program at Montclair State University since 2017. Vega earned her Ed.D.

University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Despite earning a biochemistry degree at Lamar University with parental expectations of medical school, Doman found his true calling in student affairs. Working in the student union as an undergraduate led to leadership roles, eventually guiding him toward a career in higher education administration.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Since the election resulted in the re-election of former President Donald Trump, the outlook for HBCUs appears mixed at best, given his previous administration's handling of higher education and racial equity issues. These institutions have historically been places of resilience and transformation.

Educational leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 10, 2025

Just months later, Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, vice president for student affairs at historically Black Lincoln University of Missouri, died by suicide after alleging workplace bullying. The neglect is also administrative—a kind of “friendly fire” that surfaces whenever campuses ask more of Black women than they budget for.

Advising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Finding creative ways to scale services for parenting students is essential.Offering drop-in and evening childcare on campus is a good start, as are initiatives like the Washington Post-lauded Kids on Campus program which is bringing more Head Starts onto community college campuses.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2025

Our call to shine is not rooted in the pursuit of promotions, tenure, senior administrator positions, or the building of our professional brands. Most recently, he served as vice-chancellor for student affairs & enrollment management and associate professor of education at Southern University at New Orleans.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2025

Additionally, the Office of Recruitment and Multicultural Affairs will be absorbed into the Office of Student Affairs as part of the restructuring. Harvard's moves come as the Trump administration has intensified pressure on higher education institutions over diversity, equity and inclusion programming.

Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

He currently serves as past chair of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Certified Financial Aid Administrator Program.

Director of financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2024

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Administrators, especially those who work closely with racially minoritized students in various capacities, must play a crucial role in this transition and require adequate support to navigate these changes effectively. These administrators (e.g., Here are four ways that institutions can provide practical support: 1.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

With the goal of infusing scholarship into practice, thousands of student affairs practitioners from colleges and universities across the nation gathered in Boston to strategize about the future of the profession. My first NASPA conference was focused on the lack of current research on minority student retention.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Jonelle Knox When I reviewed the question posed to me about [re]engaging the college community, I started thinking about a missed opportunity that many colleges and university leaders are not taking advantage of; the collaboration of student affairs and human resources to create [re]engagement activities.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2024

Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel. Our role as educators is to support and uplift all members of the California State University,” said García.

Administration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2024

Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee retired on Friday after he was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel.

Administration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

Martha Enciso, associate vice president of student affairs at California State University, Fullerton, has won the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) 2023 Mena Valdez Award. Enciso is the 10th winner of the award and the first from CSUF.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award on Tuesday from NASPA, the association representing student affairs professionals. Shawna Patterson-Stephens, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University, received the Bobby E. The Bobby E.

Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

student affairs administration/higher education, Ball State University, Teachers College; Certificate, College and University Teaching, Ball State University, Teachers College; Ph.D., Sáenz is the associate dean for Student Success, Community Engagement & Administration at the University of Texas at Austin.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). She has demonstrated tireless professional service in complex administrative roles while maintaining an active research agenda.” Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens is a board member of the Dr. Melvin C.

Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Kevin Wade Kevin Wade has been named vice chancellor for student affairs at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. He served as the associate vice chancellor of student, alumni, and constituent engagement at Elizabeth City State University.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For her work, Akey was Minnesota State System Academic and Student Affairs Administrator of the Year in 2021. in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University; and a Ph.D. in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota. Akey holds a B.S. Akey holds a B.S.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

Buxton has been appointed vice president for student affairs at West Chester University. Buxton holds a bachelor’s degree in Black World Studies from Miami University, a master’s in student affairs and higher education from Indiana State University, and a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Alabama.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2023

Cole Cole is currently vice president for student affairs at Marquette University. Before Marquette, Cole was vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Washington College and assistant vice president at Loyola University Maryland. “Dr.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Anna Gonzalez, known to her students as “Dr. G,” is vice chancellor for student affairs at Washington University in St. Gonzalez provides leadership to the university’s Division of Student Affairs, engaging with students to recognize their needs and enhance their experiences. Louis (WashU).

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Jones Maurice Jones has been appointed chief executive officer at The Center for First-Generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation. Jones, founder of the professional and business services firm MJConnects, served as CEO of OneTen.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2023

Delnita Evans dreams of being a dean because she wants to help underrepresented students succeed. “I We weren’t graduating,” said the master’s candidate in higher education student affairs at the Morgan State University School of Education & Urban Studies. I was able to complete proposals that upper administrators complete.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

Gray earned a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University and a master’s in leadership and student affairs from the University of St.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Crystal Eufemia Garcia’s research examines the mechanisms by which racially minoritized college students experience campus environments. Garcia co-chairs the Association for the Study of Higher Education’s Council on Ethnic Participation’s Mentor-Protégé Program, a leadership role among others in her professional organization memberships.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Shelly Perdomo-Ahmed Shelly Perdomo-Ahmed has been named vice chancellor for student affairs and campus life at the UMass Amherst.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

The Student Voting Campaign Brief provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions. The program was established in 2016 through the partnership of Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

He previously was vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia. “I 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.” Dr. Rodney D. Bennett holds an Ed.D.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

He received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Dillard University, a master’s in higher education student affairs administration from Louisiana State University, and a doctorate in educational leadership and research methods from LSU. King served as SAU’s associate vice president for institutional research.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, an historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina. McMickens During an interview with Diverse , McMickens recalls an op-ed column written by a Black student in The Daily Pennsylvanian , the University of Pennsylvania student newspaper.

Scholarship