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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

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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.

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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.

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Howard University Offers Blueprint to Address Food Insecurity

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are actively collaborating to eliminate hunger in neighborhoods hindered by a lack of access to quality food. Howard University, an anchor institution in our nation’s capital, also took strides to address this matter. Blackburn University Center. Dr. Cynthia Evers is the vice president of student affairs at Howard University.

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CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

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Twenty-three universities are expected to receive a share of $4.6 million to advance Black student success in California. Dr. Dilcie Perez The California State University (CSU) recently announced the one-time allocation ($4,630,846) as part of the university system’s $10 million, three-year Black Student Success funding commitment.

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6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023

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6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Between a pandemic, a national racial reckoning, and increasing challenges to the higher education business model, student affairs leaders have spent the past few years looking for ways to innovate and collaborate more effectively across the cabinet.

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Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Appointed President of California State University, Los Angeles

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Berencea Johnson Eanes has been named the next president of California State University, Los Angeles. Eanes currently serves as president of York College, City University of New York. “I am honored to join this outstanding university and its vibrant and diverse campus community,” Eanes said. "I