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Report: California Community College Leadership Growing More Diverse But CEOs Face Shorter Tenures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting Dr. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system. of leaders, more than 2.5 of leaders, more than 2.5

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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. But when I realized there was no pre-college math course to take, I panicked. As Black community college presidents leading this work in California, these challenges are personal to us.

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New President Named for Eastern Shore Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Daryl Minus will become the sixth permanent president of Eastern Shore Community College, effective July 1, the Virginia Community College System announced last Thursday. Minus is currently the vice president of enrollment management and student success at Southside Virginia Community College.

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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Eight community college students from across the globe have been named 2025 DREAM Scholars by Achieving the Dream (ATD), marking a diverse cohort that Dr. Karen A. Stout includes representatives from a Tribal College, South Africa's Siyaphumelela Network, and the Gateway to College program.

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Legacy of Equity Chancellor Joseph Garcia’s Transformative Leadership in Colorado

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Chancellor Joe Garcia As Chancellor Joseph Garcia prepares for retirement on July 1, his departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter for the Colorado Community College System. Perhaps Garcia’s most significant achievement has been transforming the leadership landscape within the Colorado Community College System.

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Westmoreland County Community College Names Dr. Kristin Mallory as New President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Westmoreland County Community College has appointed Dr. Kristin L. Mallory as its next president, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution. Her innovative approach to academic programming has consistently demonstrated her commitment to student-centered education and workforce development. "I

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Achieving the Dream Names 23 Colleges as Leaders in Student Success; Bellevue College Among Honorees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Highlighting excellence in community college education, Achieving the Dream (ATD) has named 23 institutions as either Leader Colleges or Leader Colleges of Distinction for 2025, celebrating their commitment to student success and institutional reform.