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Prior to her role at MATC, Martinez Powless accumulated 17 years of higher education experience at Marquette University and MATC, working in administration, enrollment, student affairs, and multicultural outreach. In September 2023, she was promoted to interim vice president of enrollment and retention, reporting to King.

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MARCH 10, 2023

D’Andra Mull will become vice chancellor for student affairs at University of Colorado Boulder, effective Jun. Mull previously was vice president for student life at the University of Florida and held leadership roles at The Ohio State University before that. In this role, she will report to the provost.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

These communities of practice should be spaces where student affairs educators at all levels and in all functional areas come together to learn, grow, and problem-solve with other professionals committed to positive personal and institutional transformation. Keisha Lewars 3.

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MAY 30, 2025

Viewed through the lens of negotiation, SEM becomes a dynamic system of interdependent relationships: with prospective students, families, community influencers, K-12 schools, alumni, faculty, and internal staff. Enrollment managers must adopt a leadership posture that blends transformational vision with collaborative execution.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement. and graduate 19%.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI). Javier Cevallos has been named to this important leadership role,” said Dr. Mildred García, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). “As

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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.” in speech communication from Louisiana State University.

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JUNE 25, 2024

His leadership has been invaluable in maintaining the continuity and integrity of our institution.” An expert on student affairs and Greek Life, Kimbrough holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, a master’s from Miami University in Ohio, and a Ph.D. from Georgia State University.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Martha Enciso, associate vice president of student affairs at California State University, Fullerton, has won the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) 2023 Mena Valdez Award. Enciso is the 10th winner of the award and the first from CSUF.

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MARCH 6, 2025

With over 25 years of administrative, research, and teaching experience in various higher education settings, Vega transitioned to academia as a faculty member and has significantly contributed to the Master of Arts in Higher Education program at Montclair State University since 2017. Vega earned her Ed.D.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D From the age of five, Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker knew she wanted to be a nurse.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.” Clarke, Jr., chair of the Cal State LA Presidential Search Committee.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

He has been in senior leadership roles at Georgia Southern, Indiana University Northwest, and the former Armstrong State University, including as vice president for student affairs at Georgia Southern. I’m also incredibly grateful for the students, faculty and staff of AMSC.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

Nearly twenty years later, Patterson-Stephens returned to her alma mater in 2021 to become CMU’s Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging after honing her leadership skills at several other colleges and universities across the nation. The Alliance works to support faculty and staff recruitment and retention at the university.

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APRIL 26, 2023

Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC). As president, he added that his goals include discerning which student age groups need more support and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Holyoke.

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MARCH 20, 2024

The values and mission are lived beautifully by the faculty, students, staff, and administration. Bazan holds an associate degree from Loma Linda University, a bachelor’s degree from La Sierra University, a master’s in administration and leadership, and a Ph.D. in leadership from Andrews University.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

This year’s recipients truly embody the commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement that Pat Cross championed throughout her distinguished career,” said AAC&U President Dr. Lynn Pasquerella. “We Graduate students in fields where the master’s degree is the terminal degree are also eligible.

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JUNE 20, 2023

“I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to my alma mater by using the leadership and professional skills I’ve gained from a career in higher education.” Dillion is a senior adviser for Huron Consulting’s higher education practice.

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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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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Lynn Akey Akey is currently vice president for student success, analytics, and integrated planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Akey’s leadership at Minnesota State Mankato has steered our University’s direction to be one of student focus and data-driven priorities,” said Minnesota State Mankato President Edward Inch.

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MAY 16, 2024

The action comes amid nationwide antiwar protests and concerns for upholding student and faculty rights to speech and assembly alongside ensuring their safety and security. On-campus demonstrations have resulted in thousands of arrests since April, when student activism ballooned regarding the conflict in Israel.

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JULY 15, 2024

Jackson previously served as president of Black Hills State University in South Dakota and has held other leadership roles within higher education, including vice president for Student Affairs at both the University of Louisville and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. in educational leadership in University of La Verne.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Ja’Bette Lozupone Title: Director of Student Affairs, Montgomery College Age: 41 Education: B.A., She followed that with a master’s degree in communications and a doctorate in organizational leadership. Montgomery is also making resources for student parents easier to find. communications, Hood College; M.A.,

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ahmed said that he came into the diversity field after working with students and he wanted to be part of the ongoing effort to address insufficient equity and inclusion at many Predominantly White iIstitutions (PWIs). He also co-owns a module-based DEI training product for faculty, staff, and students.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice. Talent identification: A thorough evaluation of potential candidates is crucial.

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MAY 16, 2024

The action comes amid nationwide antiwar protests and concerns for upholding student and faculty rights to speech and assembly alongside ensuring their safety and security. On-campus demonstrations have resulted in thousands of arrests since April, when student activism ballooned regarding the conflict in Israel.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Dr. Stuart Rayfield Rayfield is currently vice chancellor for leadership and institutional development of the broader University System of Georgia (USG). Stuart Rayfield will become president of Columbus State University, effective Jul. I’m thrilled to return to Columbus State University as its next president,” Rayfield said.

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JULY 4, 2023

Cook Cook is currently vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Alcorn State. Tracy Cook will become interim president of Alcorn State University, effective Jul. Dr. Tracy M. He has previously served as chief of staff at Alcorn State. "Dr.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They get additional financial supports such as assistance with fees, stipends each semester, and campus “flex dollars” to spend on food and at the bookstore, says Zelon Crawford, SPS’s senior associate dean of student affairs, who oversees the fellowship program. Graduate and undergraduate degrees are expensive,” Crawford says.

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MAY 17, 2024

More than one out of every eight students experiences rape or sexual assault , and one-in-five female students reports receiving assistance from a victim-services agency. Faculty and staff are also at risk of harm. Even more critically, presidential leadership on this important issue ensures consistency and accountability.

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APRIL 16, 2024

At the time, there was only an unapproved (not officially recognized by the university) LGBTQ student group. There was also a standing committee on LGBTQ student needs that the student affairs office had, which did as much as they could within the confines of the administration,” he says.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership. They must present evidence of effectiveness in institutional practices serving Latino students. We offer faculty workshops on culturally sensitive teaching.”

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Jones holds a doctorate in organizational leadership and communication from Northeastern University, a master of education in college student affairs from the University of South Florida, and a bachelor of science in communications from Eastern Connecticut State University,

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APRIL 13, 2023

Kristen Raney Raney is currently vice chancellor for academic affairs at Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC). Previously, she has been vice president of academic affairs and interim vice president student affairs at Saint Paul College and dean of academic development and services at Chippewa Valley Technical College. “I

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JULY 29, 2024

Several months ago, a fellow CDO confided in me about his abrupt reassignment from a leadership role to a non-administrator position with little connection to DEI work. CDOs should actively seek allies across their institutions, including faculty, staff, and student groups who share a commitment to DEI. Build Strong Coalitions.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Luke Wood Wood is currently vice president for student affairs and campus diversity and chief diversity officer (CDO) at San Diego State University (SDSU). Program in Community College Leadership. Luke Wood has been appointed to serve on the California Racial Equity Commission, the state's Senate Rules Committee.

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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. Some roles and departments – such as the divisions of administration and finance or student affairs and enrollment management – were consolidated. Enrollment was going down.

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