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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We have so many first-generation students that using our alums as mentors has really been a powerful thing for our students.” In addition to community outreach, Conway-Turner has endeavored to get the community involved with the university. When Black and Brown students see me as the president, it makes a difference. “I

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

I think when people are planning to take on leadership roles, the decision to go to different institutions can be part of the growth that allows you to be more successful.” For example, a colleague and mentor at the University of Georgia told me, ‘You're going to be the next head of psychology here.’ I hadn't thought about it.’