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A Legacy of Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After attending Murray State University in Kentucky, Bumphus began his career in higher education as a director of residence halls at his alma mater, where he discovered his passion for student development. That decision would prove pivotal, setting him on a trajectory that would span nearly five decades in community college leadership.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. However, financial difficulties continued to plague the institution under her leadership.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Early on, Briscoe saw herself as a student leader. Albany State University; M.S.,

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The ABCs of Community College Leadership: What CEOs Need to Know

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson The allure of a community college presidency lies in the opportunity it affords to effect meaningful change in the lives of our students. As such, it is critical to summon (and strengthen) our knowledge, skills, and talents to master the rudiments of community college leadership.

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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. Since the enactment of AB 705 in California, community colleges in the state have seen an undeniable increase in the number of students enrolled in transfer-level courses.

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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hines Black students have cultural assets and exude brilliance in both K-12 and Higher Education. However, in certain courses and majors, Black students are often discouraged or deterred from pursuing them, specifically in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

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UC Riverside Chancellor Dr. Kim Wilcox Champions Diversity in Leadership During 12 Year Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

W hen it comes to leadership and inclusion, outgoing UC Riverside chancellor Dr. Kim A. With those ideas in mind, Wilcox says he made it a point during his 12-year run as chancellor to keep a watchful eye on how leadership positions are being filled. Wilcox has a simple rule. “If