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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After completing his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in 2016, Henry joined the faculty at the University of Arizona, where his understanding of race in America was enriched by exposure to border state dynamics and the intersection of Black, Indigenous, and Mexican communities. Political Science, Tulane University; Ph.D.,

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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

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While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

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The report, Modernizing California Community College Funding: Reforming the Fifty Percent Law to Support Student Success," argues that the 1961 law requiring California's community colleges to spend at least half of their general funds on direct classroom instruction is outdated and prevents colleges from adequately funding critical student support (..)

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Rolita Flores Ezeonu

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Ezeonu previously served as where Vice President of Instruction at Green River College from July 2018 through February 2025. During her time there, she led full-time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation, curriculum and instruction.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

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Through his advocacy for Black students in California, he has observed several key barriers that impact their enrollment and success, including Black faculty representation, culturally reflective curriculum, pedagogy and instructional methodology.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Wins 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

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Faculty at Southwest Wisconsin Tech regularly assess student learning outcomes and adjust instruction to ensure better results each semester, embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the institution.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

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It’s instructive to understand how our collective efforts brought us to this point. Colleges and universities use endowments to support several priorities, such as scholarships, upgraded facilities and faculty hiring. This election offers an important opportunity to do just that.