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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Charles Lee Isbell Jr. Brings Vision for Inclusive Excellence to Illinois

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a move that signals both continuity and transformation in higher education leadership, Dr. Charles Lee Isbell Jr. The 56-year-old computer scientist brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership to one of the nation's premier public research institutions. Dr. Charles Lee Isbell Jr.

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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

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Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D.,

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

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Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education. Dr. Robert T. Dr. Larry J. Dr. Tryan L.

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

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Jim Berg has transformed from a small network of college presidents into a comprehensive professional development organization supporting leaders at all levels of higher education. As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital.

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

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This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Expanding the definition of diversity to include diversity of opinion may elicit honest conversations and intentional/inclusive strategies.

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Leading With Purpose: Reflections on My Journey and Tenure at HACC

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Yet, in these 14 years, HACC has expanded its reach, strengthened its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and communities. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have worked to foster inclusivity, not only within HACC but across the communities we serve.