Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Walter Bumphus A fter nearly 15 years at the helm of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dr. Walter Bumphus is preparing to close this significant chapter of his illustrious career in higher education. I found quickly that I could look at a career in a community college. His career progressed rapidly.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

The programs comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, networking opportunities, and leadership development, has created a robust pipeline for women aspiring to top positions in higher education. Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018.

Educational leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Jim Berg, the organization’s executive director, reflects on a journey that began with informal conversations among LGBTQ presidents and has evolved into a national force for professional development and advocacy. His path to leading LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education was serendipitous.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Realigning TM 2 to enhance the leadership initiatives for our member schools at the executive level is essential to the future of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) and the students they serve, says Dr. Harry L.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Over the last two decades, our nation’s community colleges have received increasing recognition, and for good reason. Community college students are more likely to be Black, Hispanic, and from lower-income backgrounds than four-year students. Why should new reform efforts focus on leadership?

Leadership development

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As one example, the average age of doctoral students in the Kansas State University Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) is 51 years old. It is not enough to hope doctoral students or employees will inform you of extreme circumstances. She directs the K-State Community College Leadership Program.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning in universities typically involves multiple levels, including: • Executive leadership: Identifying and grooming potential successors for critical executive positions, such as the president, provost, and vice president. Christine Johnson McPhail serves as president of Saint Augustine’s University. Roueche and Margaretta B.

Success