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HBCU Leaders Gather to Create Blueprint for Future of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ed Smith-Lewis, senior vice president for strategic partnerships at the United Negro College Fund facilitates a session at the H.E.L.F Pinkard, the former president of Wilberforce University who currently serves as an HBCU presidential fellow at Brown University, said that the convening was informed by "two very, very powerful assumptions.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

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At Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), we take a slightly different approach to supporting the mental health of our students, centering around facilitating access and removing barriers to care. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

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The goal is for educators and students to collaborate in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all. To implement a sense of compassion, educators must be committed to a flexible process facilitated through positive communication and transparency. Knowledge is power.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

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Originally designed as an annual conference for CPI institutions, UNITE quickly evolved into the premier space for HBCUs to gather, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what's possible. DIVERSE : You've mentioned collaboration several times in this conversation. Innovation to us is collaboration. That's innovative in itself.

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From Controllers to Careers: Using Esports to Develop Tech Skills in Higher Education

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This exposure enables students to sharpen their data analytics skills, identify patterns, and make informed, data-driven decisions. Through esports initiatives, students can also cultivate skills in virtual collaboration, project management, and other essential competencies that are highly sought after in the tech sector.

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Yale Pledges $10M Toward HBCU Partnerships, Following Slavery Apology

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Esdaile said the book did not include information about the university’s historical ties to eugenics and further criticized whether $10 million for student to return to Yale would help people of color. programs.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

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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.