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Legacy of Innovation and Equity, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Outgoing President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan Reflects Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mary’s College of Maryland’s seventh president and the first Black woman to hold the title, is reflecting on 11 years of service, feeling pride in her commitment to equity and the college’s continued growth. One of Jordan’s proudest achievements: building a liberal arts education model that is innovative and accessible to all. “We

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CUNY student at BMI conference Black and Brown students, particularly men, have historically struggled to enroll in higher education, and many that do fail to complete their degrees. Our team leaders really have that leadership role. They are the voice, says Cantarella. It has to be a student-driven program.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

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She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. Faculty is a leadership role. I prefer to talk about leadership rather than administration, because administration connotes bureaucracy.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He became Mr. Freshman, part of Howard’s Royal Court that promotes campus leadership, representing the best of the best. Dr. Milton Fuentes, associate chair for undergraduate education and professor of psychology at Montclair State University, New Jersey. Trump’s election and upcoming inauguration.