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MARCH 18, 2025

Why are women of color in higher education celebrated for their excellence yet set up to fail by the very systems that claim to value them? This isnt a personal failure; its a systemic issueand higher education is a microcosm of broader workplace inequities. Anything less is unacceptable.

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Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, School of Education, Howard University Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: B.A., educational leadership and policy, University of Texas at Austin, College of Education Career mentors: Dr. Victor B. Dr. Robert T.

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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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JANUARY 30, 2025

During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. For now, Heilig said that he will return to education policy scholarship and research, which he described as a transformative moment in politics, higher education, and society.

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APRIL 6, 2025

Chavous, currently vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan, brings more than 25 years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and academic administrator to the position. "At At a time when support for high-quality research is key to advancing education in the U.S.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

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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MAY 28, 2025

Ono as the university's 14th president, despite intense scrutiny from conservative activists and Republican lawmakers who questioned his commitment to Florida's higher education reforms. Ron DeSantis's higher education overhauls that have dismantled DEI programs across Florida's public universities.

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APRIL 6, 2025

As such, it is critical to summon (and strengthen) our knowledge, skills, and talents to master the rudiments of community college leadership. Maligning district operations (or the board leadership for that matter) undermines the interdependency necessary to move the collective enterprise forward.

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JUNE 17, 2024

The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact is an excellent book that answers the question, what does it take to succeed as a Black professional in higher education leadership?

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MAY 12, 2025

Grambling State helped shape the legacy of my own family, and I am honored to continue that legacy through a commitment to excellence, care, community, and equity." She brings a deep understanding of pedagogy and a genuine connection to the people who make education meaningful."

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These gaps persist across California's entire higher education system, from community colleges to the University of California. Students' decisions to pursue and complete higher education are shaped by access to information, available resources, and the quality of their college experience.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

A nationally recognized expert on African American males, Moore has had a distinguished career in higher education as a researcher and a champion for diversityboth in his work at the National Science Foundation and at OSU. Benjamin Elijah Maysthe former president of Morehouse Collegeas a model for excellence. Jerlando F.L.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

The current discourse on the merits of post-secondary education, touches on shifting values and the demand for tangible benefits for the working class. Ideas about the public good of higher education have been eclipsed by private interests and the concept of an individuals responsibility to contribute to the advancement of society.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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MAY 20, 2024

Ivy League college presidents took up this challenge, and in 1992, Brown University, led by Dr. Vartan Gregorian, founded The Leadership Alliance. The alliance has mentored over 6,000 undergraduates, and more than 1,000 Leadership Alliance summer program alumni, known as Doctoral Scholars, have earned a Ph.D. training programs.

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JUNE 10, 2025

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. The intersection of leadership and identity is not without its challenges.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

higher education institutions. Morgan has long been a leader in providing access and opportunity for Black males seeking higher education," Wilson said. Morgan State's initiative comes at a critical time when higher education institutions nationwide are grappling with enrollment challenges.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

And how does one use intersectionality to help define a leadership style? Specifically, for me, how do my intersectional identities influence or impact my leadership style, priorities, and strategic directions? I am a responsible steward of public funds, an enabler of equity, and a lover of knowledge.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education (Edelman, 2023, par. In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014).

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MAY 21, 2025

introduced legislation Wednesday that would make public colleges and universities tuition-free for approximately 95% of American students, in what supporters call the most significant higher education investment in six decades. Jayapal highlighted the legislation's focus on addressing educational inequity. Cory Booker (D-N.J.),

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JANUARY 6, 2025

In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Law schools and higher education face enormous challenges and opportunities," Setty said.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Leadership Conference Education Fund has released a policy that offers recommendations at the federal, state, and institutional levels to ensure equal opportunity in higher education. “

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MARCH 5, 2025

Paola (Lola) Esmieu is a strategic leader in higher education, dedicated to institutional growth, access, and equity-driven initiatives. Esmieu previously held leadership roles at the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University, directing national programs that supported minority-serving institutions.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Todays heightened scrutiny of social and racial justice initiatives adds to the challenges Black students face in navigating both online spaces and higher education. Colleges should also prioritize programs that address the broader political challenges affecting students, such as safe spaces for discussions on race and equity.

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MARCH 12, 2025

Research has shown that Black women face unique challenges in the workforce and in leadership; however, despite persistent obstacles, including a lack of mentorship and feedback, a dearth of role models, and discrimination in hiring and promotion, Black women continue to excel in their chosen fields and rise to leadership positions.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s Up to Us; and We Must Work Together in New Ways Higher education and its mission to build a democratic, prosperous, and equitable society is under attack. The active marginalization of specific identities from education or the curriculum thwarts these objectives and the promises of higher education for all.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Our higher education institutions must reflect this reality and prepare students for the world they will inherit.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Dr. Alfred McQuarters An Examination: Persisting Equity Gaps While student access to transfer-level Math and English courses has increased, the completion equity gaps that persist among Black and Latinx students warrant deeper scrutiny. This leadership requires courage, creativity, and an unapologetic commitment to equity.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. Martin has since retired, and the college is now led by President Anthony Cruz, who is Hispanic.

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JULY 10, 2024

Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence.

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DECEMBER 7, 2024

The significant advances they will drive in higher education will serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of Dr. Melvin C. Named in honor of Terrella well-responded student affairs administratorthe MCT Foundation was created to ensure underrepresented students gain access and achieve success in higher education and student affairs.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Today, we must capitalize on those gains by going to the polls and voting for candidates who are most inclined to support an agenda of racial and gender equity. Dr. Charlie Nelms is a veteran higher education administrator and chancellor emeritus of North Carolina Central University. The war on DEI is being well documented.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS—Amid the ongoing attacks to higher education, experts who study the field are gathering this week to debate and respond to the growing political challenges that have impacted colleges and universities.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Higher education has entered a new era, one unlike previous eras of growth and expansion driven primarily by demographic growth and industrial expansion. I recently conversed with my executive performance coach, Kim Huseman, Founding Partner and Chief Talent Development Officer for Houston Education Leadership Partners, LLC.

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APRIL 4, 2024

American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Dr. George R. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Why should new reform efforts focus on leadership? The demand for high-quality leadership training outstrips supply: Over the past seven years, Aspen has pushed to do as much as possible, developing 156 presidents through our fellowships. A national leadership development strategy matters. Yet, we cannot keep up with demand.

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