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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.” Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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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. The college recognized that the campus needed a safe space for males to get together, interact and learn from each other as well as to access resources,” says Jamal Biggs, director of the QCC MRC.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Higher Ed Leaders Offer Strategies Improving Faculty and Staff Well-Being

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Director of Leadership Development and Talent Management, Montgomery County Community College; and Jacqueline Bichsel, Ph.D., A retention crisis in higher ed “There’s a retention crisis in higher ed,” according to Bichsel. “In Kelly Crace, Ph.D., Director of Research, CUPA-HR. last year and 3.7%

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Where higher ed leaders agree (and disagree) on the biggest barriers to DEIJ progress

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In recent years, institutions have confronted historical legacies of oppression , invested in faculty diversity , and developed retention programs for Black and Latino men , among many other initiatives. Set and communicate accountability: Assigning ownership, setting timelines, and communicating progress on DEIJ goals.

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TM2 Revival Brings Fresh Approach to HBCU Executive Searches

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dakota Doman attended a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) HBCU fly-in event in Washington, D.C. Williams points to the unique challenges of HBCU leadership as a key driver behind the firms relaunch. The firm is also working to build a stronger pipeline of HBCU leadership talent. Williams, president & CEO of TMCF.