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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While mentoring provides valuable guidance, she argues that women in higher education need presidents who can create and provide concrete opportunities that prepare them for the presidency. Pushing for gender parity However, the challenge of achieving gender parity in higher education leadership extends beyond initial appointments.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Esterberg, Chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell and current president of LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education, emphasizes the importance of this inclusive approach. Mentoring new generations of leaders is not just an investment in the future — it is a moral and strategic imperative,” she says. “As

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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Cruzado Wins 2024 Council of Fellows Mentor Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Waded Cruzado has been named winner of the American Council on Education’s 2024 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award. It has been my pleasure to mentor these fellows,” she said. They are all remarkable people and I cherish the time we shared on this pursuit that is higher education.”

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AASCU Selects 26 Higher Education Leaders for 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Established under the advisement of AASCU's African American member presidents, MLI specifically aims to prepare higher education leaders from traditionally underrepresented communities for the nation's top academic posts. The immersive experience includes direct mentoring relationships with sitting presidents and chancellors.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The benefit for me is that I had really great mentors who just really encouraged me and provided me with opportunities to explore. in educational leadership. Last year, Howard-Baptiste was appointed as the President of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE).

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