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The flag flew at half-staff April 24, honoring the memory of Hampton University’s 10th President Dr. Roy Davage Hudson. He was honorably discharged as a non-commissioned officer with the rank of staff sergeant. His visionary leadership laid the foundation for the institution's continued progress and development.”

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JANUARY 18, 2024

In February 2023, the workgroup hosted three virtual listening forums, respectively targeting Black students, Black faculty, and Black staff across CSU’s 23 universities. strategies that support faculty and staff in support of Black student success; and 3.) strategies that directly support Black student success; 2.)

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APRIL 5, 2024

Universities are multigenerational places, especially when accounting for faculty and staff, Galucia said. Further divides may be present among faculty, staff, and students along the lines of age, according to the study.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

George Mason University is pushing back against findings in a recent Heritage Foundation report that the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff is “bloated” and unnecessary. GMU had noticeably high “DEI bloat,” with at least 69 DEI personnel and 938 tenured or tenure-track faculty – a 7.4

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APRIL 26, 2024

I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community to uphold and elevate our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and economic empowerment as we advance our mission of transforming lives and creating leaders.” He served under six U.S. The sky is the limit.”

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation, faculty and staff burnout is a major problem in higher education. Many faculty and staff, she pointed out, have had to take on extra responsibilities from other positions that have gone unfilled. They’re worn down.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Kathleen Murray Murray, president emeritus of Whitman College, has previously served as the first female president of Whitman; provost and dean of the faculty at Macalester College; provost and vice president for academic affairs at Birmingham-Southern College; and Dean of the Faculty at Lawrence University.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Safiya George "Becoming a president has been a longstanding dream and goal for many reasons, including my love for interdisciplinary engagement and my keen ability to foster collaboration and productivity among scholars, students, staff, and others from different disciplines,” said George. “As in nursing research from Emory University.

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MARCH 26, 2024

As we begin this journey together, I look forward to working with the faculty and staff of the University, as we collectively continue to build the future of this great institution.” The trustees unanimously selected Benitez to succeed Dr. Eugene J. Cornacchia, who is retiring in June after 17 years as president.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Dr. Badia Ahad Ahad is currently vice provost for faculty affairs and professor of English at Loyola University Chicago. “I I think my most important role as dean will be to ensure that students, faculty and staff have the tools and the resources that they need to be and to do their best,” Ahad said. “I

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MAY 26, 2023

They are about the lived experiences of our students, faculty and staff every day. and Coretta Scott King Celebration and the Faculty Liaisons for Inclusive Excellence initiatives; and contribute to the “Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery” report. Most recently, Ohen was associate dean for DEI and belonging at Harvard University.

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MARCH 20, 2024

The values and mission are lived beautifully by the faculty, students, staff, and administration. Yamileth Bazan “During my visits to the campus this year, I was blessed to experience the caring learning community that makes Union special,” said Bazan. It has been a sweet surprise to see God connect our paths.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Guttman recently institutionalized its Lavender Graduation, a pre-graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students which the president, provost, and members of the faculty attend. Healthcare was problematic because students from the university’s nursing program, some of whom he had classes with, were staff members in the wellness center.

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MAY 26, 2023

We are committed to ensuring that our culture and climate enable every person – students, staff and faculty – to thrive and achieve at the highest levels of their aspirations, and Dr. Bergeron is exactly the right person to partner with our community to advance that mission.”

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Faculty and Black groups at Michigan State University (MSU) are calling for campus stakeholders to be able to interview MSU’s sole presidential candidate, given his role in a number of race-related controversies , The State News reported. The interview would be open to all MSU representatives.

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APRIL 23, 2024

“With a primary focus on ensuring that Black students attain their academic goals and are positioned for a lifetime of success, we also intend this funding to strengthen enrollment and retention efforts, improve classroom experiences, and bolster staff and faculty development across the system,” said CSU Chancellor Dr. Mildred García.

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JANUARY 7, 2024

Guillory most recently served as chief of staff and senior vice president for the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), where she led the development of the institutional strategic plan and provided leadership for UDC’s K-12 partnership with the Anacostia Feeder Pattern. Guillory, who holds a Ph.D.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

“Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Dr. Erika D.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Some of those difficult decisions had to do with cutting employees – faculty and professional staff – and downsizing NJCU’s academic offerings. AFT 1839 represents faculty and professional staff. There was absolutely no respect for the union,” said Calathes, also a member of the faculty senate.

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MARCH 20, 2024

We were impressed with Dr. Evans’s demonstrated commitment to and experience with advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for students, faculty, and staff,” said Dr. Jean Wincek, chair of the St. A search committee comprising trustees and university representatives launched a national search for the next leader. “We

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) have jointly announced a network to give faculty and staff ways to improve student belonging and inclusion.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Without Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER) funding, experts say many community college programs would have closed, faculty and staff laid off, and more students forced to stop out on their pathways towards accreditation. Some colleges might have even shut their doors permanently. “We

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JANUARY 11, 2023

But what really draws me to GW is the incredible community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg holds a B.A.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Our program directors and faculty chairs work closely to match them to existing courses.” Smatresk, and his leadership realized that students, faculty, and staff would benefit from a more robust and insightful data set that anyone could use or access at any time. In many of our ACE programs, we grant academic credit.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s an honor to join with Laker Nation’s faculty and staff to help cement its reputation as one of the best state universities in Georgia. I’m also incredibly grateful for the students, faculty and staff of AMSC. It’s been an honor to be a part of their journey toward success.”

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JANUARY 7, 2024

Guillory most recently served as chief of staff and senior vice president for the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), where she led the development of the institutional strategic plan and provided leadership for UDC’s K-12 partnership with the Anacostia Feeder Pattern. Guillory, who holds a Ph.D.

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JULY 26, 2023

Colleges and universities nationwide have established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices for years to increase faculty diversity and help students from various backgrounds succeed at the post-secondary level and beyond. In the past few months, DEI advocates at the university level have witnessed their livelihoods at risk.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Faculty resignations have been increasing at Iowa universities, The Daily Iowan reported. According to the state Board of Regents’ Annual Human Resources Report , University of Iowa (UI) faculty resignations rose from 80 to 92 from fiscal year (FY) 2021 to FY 2022 – in FY 2020, there were 73 resignations.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

University of Florida (UF) faculty have expressed worry about a new regulation that would allow college deans to review employment of tenured faculty every five years instead of seven, The Gainesville Sun reported. UF faculty already have a tenured review process that takes place every seven years.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Dr. Fredrick Nafukho Nafukho will also become tenured faculty in the Department of Management and Organization in the Foster School of Business. I am honored to partner and collaborate with the diverse, creative and talented faculty, professional staff and student body.

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MARCH 20, 2024

We were impressed with Dr. Evans’s demonstrated commitment to and experience with advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for students, faculty, and staff,” said Dr. Jean Wincek, chair of the St. A search committee comprising trustees and university representatives launched a national search for the next leader. “We

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This influx of $200 million – three-quarters of which will go towards DePauw’s endowment – is meant to aid in the university’s efforts around these four principles and support areas such as faculty, scholarships, financial aid, student and spiritual life, and athletics, according to DePauw.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Favors – will focus on fostering educational opportunities for students and faculty and innovating for social, economic, and racial justice. Frye Distinguished Professor Dr. Jelani M.

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APRIL 22, 2024

The literal and physical road map to an academic record begins with what faculty identify as the course work and field experience necessary to represent the academy beyond its respective institutions in the workforce and in research. Johnson is University Registrar at Lincoln University.

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JULY 6, 2023

Gonzalez] will work with the faculty and staff to create a strategy for sustainable enrollment growth both by reaching new markets and enhancing the Curry student experience,” said Pat Hughes, chair of Curry's Board of Trustees. Deval Patrick; and was an adjunct lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Train Faculty and Staff. Training can help faculty identify pre-existing assumptions and help them modify class discussions and course materials accordingly. Higher education leaders should clearly articulate their expectations for faculty and staff and then provide the necessary training and resources.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

NKU’s values of excellence, engagement, student-centeredness, and belonging are deep in me and I am eager to serve alongside NKU’s talented faculty, staff, students, and alumni to lead this great institution forward. I love NKU and believe that it is entirely fitting that my first and final positions will be here.”

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