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HBCU Leaders Gather to Create Blueprint for Future of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ed Smith-Lewis, senior vice president for strategic partnerships at the United Negro College Fund facilitates a session at the H.E.L.F We call that document a blueprint, said Felton. She has aspirations of joining the faculty ranks at an HBCU someday. ORANGEBURG, S.C. Why do we do that?" Felton asked attendees.

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Have you seen these 10 Terrible Tenure Decision Making Patterns?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Universities are making vocal commitments to recruit faculty who represent the diversity of the student population. At the same time, they struggle to retain the women and minoritized faculty who they have recruited. In many units, the scholarship alone or largely determines whether the faculty member receives a favorable evaluation.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With a new federal grant that Chang and his fellow UConn faculty and staff members have secured from the U.S. The mentorship program is meant to provide incoming students the settings and opportunities to prepare themselves for academic careers, all the while facilitating connection among one another.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The faculty and staff overseeing EPW know each student personally. “I Developing individual supports for each student.” “It is estimated that over 7 million people speak Spanish in Texas,” says Rueda-Acedo, who from 2005–13 was the sole faculty member. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Greater diversity also has numerous well-documented benefits for all students. Protective factors such as faculty and staff that promote student connectedness and are equipped to provide psychoeducational resources and learning experiences that support student mental health can make a difference for students.

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Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Dr. tavis d.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With a new federal grant that Chang and his fellow UConn faculty and staff members have secured from the U.S. The mentorship program is meant to provide incoming students the settings and opportunities to prepare themselves for academic careers, all the while facilitating connection among one another.

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