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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When I was a community college dean in California, I went to a leadership institute put on by the American Association of Community Colleges. It also supports the virtual mentoring circles launching this summer, creating sustained professional development opportunities beyond the annual institute.

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Jia Osiel Appointed Chief Talent and Equity Officer at Achieving the Dream

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her early focus will be on strategic leadership development and career pathing across the organization, especially with our middle leaders, as well as leading the shaping and implementation of ATD’s own racial equity, diversity and inclusion plan.” Stout, president and CEO of ATD. “Her

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning is a collaborative effort involving university and community stakeholders. This process includes the board of trustees, senior administrators, department heads, faculty members, and human resources professionals. Talent identification: A thorough evaluation of potential candidates is crucial. Mathis of the John E.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are 116 community colleges in California. Carey Seventy percent of Black men in California pursuing higher education attend a community college, but degree attainment lags. Serving students Lakeland Community College in Ohio created its MRC in 1996 after seeing the success of its women’s center.

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The Persistent 'Bamboo Ceiling': AAPI Leaders Still Rare Among College Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Three-and-a-half years later, she took the helm of San Jose City College. Last fall, Tomaneng climbed a significant rung on the career ladder by becoming deputy chancellor of California Community Colleges, which has 2 million students. But ironically, it also dropped her from the sliver of college CEOs of AAPI and Desi ancestry.

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The Connections that Keep Students on Track

Scholarship America

Community college enrollment was nearly steady year-over-year, and, despite the overall decline, some universities are even reporting record class sizes. Finally, scholarship providers are in a unique position to help students develop peer networks among their fellow recipients.

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HBCUs: Beacons of Opportunity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Like many students, they need support, and that’s where the tireless work of Thurgood Marshall College Fund comes into play, which is more critical than ever following the disappointing Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action recently. DevCon increased TMCF’s capacity to identify and develop high-potential talent.