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A Legacy of Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That decision would prove pivotal, setting him on a trajectory that would span nearly five decades in community college leadership. Bumphus’s leadership was particularly tested during crises. For emerging leaders in higher education, Bumphus advises: “Know who you are as a leader. He adds, “Don’t be too full of yourself.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. We are attracting talent who see Coppin as a place where they can reach their educational goals is very humbling for me and my faculty and staff.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Institutional leadership must show a commitment to transformation and creating an environment in which Latino students thrive. These are the institutions that can show you with their data, with their evidence-based practices and with their leadership what they’re doing,” says Santiago. and graduate 19%.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Because of the dean leads, the vice provost, the team members working with me, we were able to do great things with faculty and faculty fellows.

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Why Data Quality Matters & 5 Steps to Improve It

Civitas Learning

Longstanding methods of managing data in silos make it difficult for faculty and administrators to agree on common data sources and shared dashboards. The University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) has established a framework where senior leadership and all academic support units understand how their roles contribute to student success.

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Is Your Team Strategically Equipped to Make The Most of Your Software?

Civitas Learning

This approach empowers institutions to uncover hidden gaps and drive outcomes like improving retention, scaling advising, and strengthening cross-campus collaboration. To address this, ACC partnered with Civitas Learning and took a collaborative approach, engaging faculty, advisors, and student success staff from the beginning.

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The Ultimate College Application Checklist for Seniors: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

Instead, focus on exploring leadership opportunities or doubling down on your involvement in your favorite clubs and extracurriculars. You may even benefit from investing in one-on-one advising through a college counseling service like CollegeAdvisor. Build out your college resume. Take (or re-take) standardized tests.