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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

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Morris brings a deeply personal perspective to his leadership role, drawing from his experiences growing up in public housing and attending predominantly Black public schools in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, AERA has seen a remarkable transformation in its leadership diversity.

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

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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 CEOs, though still below their 40.4%

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

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Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity. The virtual B.L.A.C.

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HBCU Leaders Gather to Create Blueprint for Future of Higher Education

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In a significant gathering dedicated to the advancement of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), approximately 70 leaders from across the higher education landscape have converged on Claflin University this week for the Ideation, Innovation, and Collaboration summit sponsored by the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F).

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Miami Dade College: A Hispanic Serving Institution Documenting “Servingness” through Community Engagement

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When applying for the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, MDC emphasized the large numbers of faculty involved with community engagement, including their having formal leadership roles in deepening and expanding community engagement across the curriculum.

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An Open Letter to HBCU Graduates

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The war on DEI is being well documented. Over the last several years, we have witnessed firsthand the chilling effects of legislative actions and court decisions to outlaw efforts designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education and in the workplace.

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Florida Dreamers Seek Tuition Relief as Legislative Session Extends

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The organization recently released its 10-year impact report, "From Dreams to Destinations: A Decade of Immigrant Achievements and the Future Ahead," documenting how increased access to higher education catalyzes social mobility and positive outcomes for Dreamers and their communities. TheDream.US