Remove Equity Remove Information Remove Leadership development
article thumbnail

Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"We provide a valuable opportunity for educators to connect with exceptional leaders and peers, while engaging in thought-provoking discussions that foster critical leadership development," she said.

article thumbnail

The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Active Minds Statement on Shutdown of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ Subnetwork

Active Minds

Becoming legislative advocates with Active Minds and joining us and our partners in the fight for mental health equity at every level of government and community. Text BRAVE to 741-741 or text/call 988 for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

article thumbnail

2025 NAIS Thrive: Elevating the Future of Independent Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Attendees engaging in meaningful conversations about enrollment trends, financial sustainability, leadership development, and the private K-12 family school experience. Leadership development and faculty retention were also central themes, with speakers sharing best practices for cultivating strong, sustainable school communities.

article thumbnail

The Missing Link to Scaled Excellence and Equity in Community College Student Outcomes: A National Leadership Development Strategy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Requests from alumni to run sessions for senior teams and boards and from state systems to develop leaders at multiple levels make clear that the field is hungry for professional development that builds the capacity of presidents, vice presidents, mid-level leaders, and boards of trustees to lead student success reform.

article thumbnail

Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Communicating effectively and authentically in formal and informal settings was also very important. We know that women and presidents of color tended to share that they lead through an equity-minded framework more so than their white male peers. 53% of survey respondents identified as male and 68% identified as white or Caucasian.

article thumbnail

Book Review: The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The book explores various old and new leadership theories and models, and the authors intelligently argue which theories are more beneficial than others. Nathaniel Smith is a doctoral student in leadership for educational equity in higher education at the University of Colorado Denver.