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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After completing his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in 2016, Henry joined the faculty at the University of Arizona, where his understanding of race in America was enriched by exposure to border state dynamics and the intersection of Black, Indigenous, and Mexican communities. Political Science, Tulane University; Ph.D.,

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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Role models/mentors. Use group work (counseling) for Black boys and young men to come together in community to discuss topics related not only to their backgrounds, but also academics, careers, and mental health challenges. Invite Black men from the community into the classroom and counseling groups to discuss their experiences.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report, Modernizing California Community College Funding: Reforming the Fifty Percent Law to Support Student Success," argues that the 1961 law requiring California's community colleges to spend at least half of their general funds on direct classroom instruction is outdated and prevents colleges from adequately funding critical student support (..)

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Leading From the Intersection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I identify as a gay Black man, a practicing Catholic, and a multilingual leader with a doctorate in education and an emphasis in curriculum and teaching. My primary mentors have been women of color, white women and gay men. As college president, my primary responsibility is to put the needs of students first.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ripple effects are profound, as mentees frequently evolve into mentors themselves, perpetuating a cycle of empowerment that benefits entire communities. Academic women leaders have increasingly assumed leadership roles that shape policies, curriculum development, and institutional culture.

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Researcher-Mentor Challenges Students to Pursue Purpose

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shana Stoddard, who is being commended for that passion through the 2023 Council on Undergraduate Research’s Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor Award. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on special education from Freed-Hardeman University, and a B.S. I’m gifted in teaching, mentoring, and encouraging.

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