Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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MARCH 30, 2025

As a soon-to-be septuagenarian, current university faculty member and educational researcher, the guiding principle learn throughout life resonates with me. Both then, as K-12 educator and grandmother of six, and now in my university work, my life is iteratively enriched through intergenerational learning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. California State University, San Marcos Dr. Ellen J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2025

Dwight Sanchez In todays hyper-competitive higher education landscape, the challenges facing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are immense. Enrollment managers must adopt a leadership posture that blends transformational vision with collaborative execution. As Lewicki et al.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The University of Houston has received two new grants designed to address barriers that prevent low-income and underrepresented students from pursuing STEM education. Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

During the residency, Sanders is expected to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the wider community through collaborative initiatives that promote civic engagement, social justice, and environmental stewardship.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.” “There is a real urgent need to think with great care and deliberation about non-traditional students.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2024

More than one quarter of all middle-skills credentials and associate degrees offered nationwide are misaligned with the needs of their local labor markets, according to the latest report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), " The Great Misalignment." Spires agreed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2023

Under the University of Vermont’s (UVM) new open-access academic press, authors and readers will not have to pay fees to publish or access published materials. Entwined in UVM Press’s diamond open-access model is a sentiment of shared responsibilities and a commitment not to profit, according to its website.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Collaborative efforts amplify the impact of DEI work and provide a broader base of support in times of adversity. Communicate the Value of DEI. Effective communication is crucial in countering the anti-DEI backlash. Despite the current challenges, the future of DEI work holds promise, rooted in perseverance and collaboration.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

That quote from Jack Welch, American business executive and writer, has stuck with Dr. Juan Alexander, associate vice president for enrollment management at Norfolk State University (NSU), a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Virginia.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Others connect with students while they attend a college or university and counsel them toward a successful completion. One of the first-year programs Excelencia highlighted is Connect4Success (C4S), a collaboration between Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU). Dr. Jimmy E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

Her role entails collaborating with multiple campus constituents, including faculty; the Offices of Academic Affairs; Student Affairs and Enrollment; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Resources; Counseling and Wellness; Registrar; Public Safety and Security; Facilities; Communications; Information Technology; Legal Counsel; and others.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Zoom) communities of practice that allow administrators to work collaboratively to reflect on best practices and implement appropriate strategies. Collaboration among various departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, and equity and diversity offices, ensures a comprehensive approach to student and administrator support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Community college leaders with extensive experience in and knowledge of the community college serve as one of the most diverse faculties in a national university leadership program. The program is offered in a cohort model to encourage collaborative learning and networking. Roueche and Margaretta B. Mathis of the John E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2024

has awarded a grant worth nearly $1 million to the Howard University College of Medicine to promote HIV prevention among Black women and girls. Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, Education) initiative. Promising Futures performers at the Howard University International Stigma Conference. “As Gilead Sciences Inc.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Twenty months ago, in June of 2022, New Jersey City University (NJCU) declared a financial crisis. After the school declared financial emergency, it also adopted budgets and plans to realign the trajectory of the school, said Acebo, who previously served as NJCU’s executive vice president and university counsel.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

In one of the sessions, a speaker addressed the challenges and critiques faced by colleges and universities today. He predicted that by doing this, colleges and universities can gradually change the tide of public perception.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2023

At a time in academia when STEM is increasingly evolving into STEAM, colleges and universities with intensely driven, career-focused students are endeavoring to create space for arts education. Akbar, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Fort Valley State University, an HBCU institution in Georgia. Dr. Gregory A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Missing in the narrative and discussion are the stories we see on our campuses and in our communities, in action every day. Stories about diversity professionals doing vital work to support the strategic mission of colleges and universities and create a better future for us all.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

A 2013 Princeton University study found that students who engaged in more diverse interactions during college were more likely to challenge their own beliefs and develop more inclusive attitudes. Use your platform to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your university. A study by Martínez et al.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Carnevale from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce makes a compelling case that U.S. MCC is introducing a new framework for leaders that will drive critical thinking, professional development, and community accountability. Economist Dr. Anthony P.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 16, 2023

HBCU advocates have voiced concerns to Maryland officials about how approving a doctoral business analytics program at Towson University violates a 2021 federal ruling, The Baltimore Banner reported. in Business Administration,” Sean Welsh, Towson vice president of university marketing and communications, said in an email. “TU

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Collaborative and widespread efforts are necessary to combat these challenges effectively. Empower them with tools for effective communication, policy understanding, and community engagement. Providing Financial Support for Equity-Minded Candidates: Ensure these candidates have access to adequate financial resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Economically developed countries have created a “triple helix” of collaboration between academia, government, and industry, according to panelist Dr. Vincent Idemyor, a professor at the University of Port Harcourt. We do not need to deceive ourselves,” he said, telling of universities that lacked 24-hour electricity.

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JUNE 1, 2023

The Outcomes: An 8% increase in retention, improved advising efficiency, and more effective cross-functional collaboration. Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest), a regional public university with 8,500 students, is committed to ensuring the success of “every student, every day.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Gonzalez Institution:   Claremont Graduate University Graduate Program:   Ph.D., Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, University of Southern California; M.A., Applied Gender Studies, Claremont Graduate University B.A., David Drew, Claremont Graduate University Sergio Gonzalez’s Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Luoma, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Sacred Heart University. “In Making the shift and continued development Luoma was on Yale University’s faculty initiatives team when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Smith University (JCSU), taught Introduction to Network Science spring semester 2020.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

There are also partnerships with laboratories at Princeton University and Northeastern University that provide students with research internships. California State University offers programs such as Chico’s Gradu- ate Equity Fellowship Program to help students explore whether to pursue a doctorate degree.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

The power of collaboration and the importance of building paths for others to follow were topics , front and center , during the 2024 White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence. These 10 include the likes of American Institutes for Research (AIR), Jobs for the Future (JFF), Morgan State University, and Spelman College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

It now coordinates classes from over a dozen colleges and universities, including Yale, Stanford, and Wharton, at over 100 high schools. Morehouse is the most recent addition to the program, which has included Howard University since 2020 and Spelman College since 2022. The Lab is looking to change that.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Inefficient Processes Poor coordination and communication lead to duplicated efforts, wasting time and resources. Regular collaboration and a data-driven approach help break down silos and create a more connected campus. Ensuring open communication channels across departments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. This article serves as both a personal narrative and a broader examination of the evolving landscape of higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 19, 2023

Rutgers University. University of Michigan. The University of California. Temple University. University of Illinois at Chicago. Carey is president of ACT-UAW Local 7902, a union representing more than 4,000 part-time and adjuncts, student educators, and healthcare workers at New York University and The New School.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Research shows that having role models of the same race and ethnicity with whom you identify directly correlates and contributes to pursuit of and achievement in academic and professional endeavors,” says Kelly Grossman, communications and development manager at HISPA. in mathematics at Arizona State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It bans affirmative action not only in race but other protected categories, and not just in admissions but in hiring practices and awarding money,” says Dr. Mark Henderson, associate dean of admissions and vice chair for education in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis. Its Paul L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

When my (former) husband, a university dean, would accompany me to meetings, I still felt outnumbered and on the defense. Whether intentional or unintentional, the lack of or inadequate collaborations have negative consequences for Black and other marginalized students. Ford’, I was never called such. Imagine that. Dr. Donna Y.

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