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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While I can't cover every facet of mentoring in a single article, I want to share three core principles—backed by research and real-world experience—that colleges should consider when developing or enhancing mentoring programs. What matters most is that students meet staff, faculty, and peers before the semester begins.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 30

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Each year, this award is presented to one undergraduate faculty advisor, one undergraduate staff advisor, and graduate advisor. Advisors are nominated by students, faculty, and staff. Ashley Mowreader shares these findings in an Inside Higher Ed article. All nominees are given a chance to submit an application packet.

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Office for Civil Rights Commences Title VI Investigations Against 45 Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An article from the Courier Journal reported that University of Kentucky spokesperson Lindsey Piercy said, We have not received any official notification of this review. MSU has well-established processes and procedures in place to investigate any claim of discrimination by students, faculty, staff or the public.

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FAMU's Presidential Selection Sparks Controversy Amid Claims of Political Influence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson, a corporate lobbyist and Group Vice President of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, was recommended as FAMU's 13th president despite widespread opposition from students, faculty, and alumni. In a scathing article published in Diverse , Dr. Walter M. We're watching it online."

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A Solicitation for Black Scholars to Shine Amidst the Storms and Sickness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Similarly, as argued in this article, there is a continued effort to dismantle DEI programs in higher education. Yet, on the evening of April 3, 1968, King was not only confronting a storm; he was also addressing a deeper, more pervasive, and pernicious problem, which he framed as a sickness. Dr. Adriel A.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 29

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

All faculty and staff are welcome, so please encourage colleagues to participate. Liam Knox outlines Illinoiss new transfer admissions guarantee in this Inside Higher Ed article. Inside Higher Ed Article Transfer Resources Attend the 2025 COTA Conference! Registration is strongly encouraged.

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E-Communication Skills: Bridging a Gap

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are a few of the ways many college students communicate with their instructors over email, much to the dismay and frustration of many educators. "I Effective and professional communication is expected from students. In the article, they offer several ways that instructors can respond to such emails. 9 Facebook post.