Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Seventy-five teachers from across Maryland will be able to earn their National Board Certification through a comprehensive three-year, tuition-free program that will support them throughout the rigorous certification process.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2025

physics, Temple University Career mentors: Dr. A.J. Nicastro, West Chester University; Dr. Jeff Martoff, Temple University; Dr. Ronald Krauss, Transportation Security Laboratory Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: It sounds silly but say yes to the things you want to do and no to the things you do not want to do.

Collaboration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Faculty are not just instructorsthey are mentors, guides, and co-conspirators in the work of equity and justice. We are investing in faculty. Our programs embed culturally responsive frameworks in every syllabus, every capstone, every dissertation, and every community engagement project.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Roshaunda Breeden Dr. Roshaunda Breeden never expected to become a faculty member at North Carolina State University (NC State), the very same institution where her journey in higher education began.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Delta’s Guiding Pillars: Equity and Completion Led by Gavin, the Delta faculty and staff are focused on two key pillars: equity and completion. Shelly Raube “So, whether you’re staff, whether you’re faculty, whether you’re a student, we want to be that place for our community for them to come in and see themselves here,” adds Raube.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The benefit for me is that I had really great mentors who just really encouraged me and provided me with opportunities to explore. Continually going back to that same campus was ideal because I still was able to connect with mentors and faculty and staff and it really just nurtured my journey in higher education, she says.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

Chan School of Public Health Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Always strive to see the bigger picturehow your teaching, research, and advocacy can ripple outward to impact lives. Augustine for Health Sciences; Dr. Djora Soetman, Harvard T.H.

Therapist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2025

TRIO doesn’t provide free tuition, but offers academic tutoring, mentoring, financial guidance, personal counseling, and career services that help students. DFC is a mentoring student-focused two-year college, and I have incorporated my research and experiences in TRIO programs into the college’s design. Thomas in Minnesota.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Caring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change, intentionally equips staff and faculty with strategies and tools to create a welcoming, supportive environment for every student. We celebrate our staff and faculty who go above and beyond in their interactions with students through weekly shoutouts.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

Beyond their research work, scholars will engage in professional development and mentoring throughout the academic year. Each scholar will work with a dedicated faculty mentor at their respective institutions as they pursue their studies and research objectives.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent. Title: Associate Professor Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.S Aim for steady progress.

Access

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2025

There can be no question that this reflects a growing infrastructure to support belonging for all faculty, staff, and students in higher education. Community on campus flows from frequent, positive interactions with others, namely peers, faculty, and staff like advisors, coaches, and mentors.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D.,

Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Diversifying representation sends a signal to students, faculty, and other stakeholders that leadership is attainable, and education serves as a gateway to socio-economic gains for communities and the citizens they serve. Having an advocate or mentor is critical. Recommendations follow.

Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D.,

Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

in counseling & human development, University of Georgia Career mentors: Dr. Darris Means, Clemson University; Dr. Tiffany J. She gives thanks to her mentors guidance. Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A.

Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Unlike many of today’s emerging leaders, Bumphus didn’t have mentors who looked like him when he started. “I I unfortunately didn’t have any mentors when I started in the business that were leaders of color,” he tells Diverse. John Roueche and Terry O’Banion, who helped expand his visibility in the field.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 2, 2025

From mentors, professors, and members of my cohort, I realized that this journey is not meant to be traveled alone. As a first-generation Black graduate student attending a large PWI research one university, I recognized the importance of leveraging my cultural assets to persist Jason K. Segrest through my program.

STEM education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

The report notes that the original protections the law intended to provideensuring adequate investment in instructionhave largely been made redundant by other mechanisms, including faculty unions, the Faculty Obligation Number (which requires 75% of credit instruction be taught by full-time instructors), and the Student-Centered Funding Formula.

Community college

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A transformational paradigm shift is needed in the curation of how Black boys and young men are seen and how educators and practitioners - school counselors, teachers, resource officers, administrators, postsecondary faculty and staff - work with them. Role models/mentors.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2025

In fact, I did not take my first Asian American literature course until my senior year when the department finally hired two new faculty members who specialized in that field. Working with mentor Dr. Laura Hyun Yi Kang,Tran was able to refine my focus and identify U.S. empireas a key organizing rubric for the project.

Curriculum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2025

As a soon-to-be septuagenarian, current university faculty member and educational researcher, the guiding principle learn throughout life resonates with me. Intergenerational program participation increases life satisfaction, while mentoring younger generations promotes a sense of accomplishment and a positive outlook on life.

Therapist

Civitas Learning

JULY 22, 2025

Giao Phan (Dean of the Public and Social Services Division), Kathy James (Executive Dean of Advising), and Dr. Rania Salman (Assistant Department Chair and faculty mentor) share how their institution has turned trust, technology, and teamwork into a blueprint for meaningful student support. Faculty know what advisors are seeing.

Advising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

My primary mentors have been women of color, white women and gay men. Moorpark College faculty members provide students more time on tests in gateway Math and English courses. But my ecosystem of support is more expansive and includes people with disabilities, religious minorities, and people on both sides of the political spectrum.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Such a dual designation, he added, reflects the university's broader goal to support diversity and equity across the student body, faculty, and campus culture. All nine UC undergraduate campuses are now AANAPISI-designated, and several, including UCLA, are also working toward gaining Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) status.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2025

English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. Title: Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Modern Languages, Anderson University (Indiana) Tenured: No Age: 32 Education: B.A., Mitchell L.

Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2025

English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. Title: Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Modern Languages, Anderson University (Indiana) Tenured: No Age: 32 Education: B.A., Mitchell L.

Humanities

Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Youll want to take into account everything from faculty expertise and available electives to career services and networking opportunities. Faculty Mentors & Career Opportunities Many schools also offer opportunities to connect directly with their world-class faculty. Often, this takes place in a research setting.

Curriculum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Serving, studying, and being mentored by this living legend has been the blessing of a lifetime. At the age of 35, he entrusted me with the opportunity to serve as president of the Community College of Aurora— an act of belief that I will never forget,” says Brownlee.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

Career mentors: Dr. Ozan Jaquette, UCLA; Dr. Gary D. Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: Research should be serving a greater good. The research component captivated her, leading to doctoral studies and eventually a faculty position at her alma mater. Tenured: No Age: 35 Education: B.A., Journalism; M.A.,

Accessibility

Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

As you progress through high school, its also important to build strong relationships with teachers, faculty, and other mentors in your life. If there isnt a club that aligns with your interests, consider starting your own. Colleges love self-starters!

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Nicole Pulliam In my first year as a faculty member, I was the shiny new object. I have deeply enjoyed my students, the camaraderie of my colleagues, and the privileges afforded to faculty. They are tasked with mentoring others while their own professional needs go unmet. In many ways, my institution has been good to me.

Higher education

School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Mentorship Programs: Pair students with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and role models. Creating an Inclusive School Culture: Diversity and Inclusion Training: Provide faculty and staff with training on diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Sense of Belonging/Acceptance Racially minoritized students who attend PWIs often report feelings of isolation, marginalization, lack of support, and exclusion from faculty and peers. Sessions can focus on racial/ethnic minority development and cultural pride activities (e.g., Kwanza celebrations, minority health month, healing circles).

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2025

She says that in her current role, she is able to mentor students and other professionals and contribute to the larger mission of the university. “I While higher education is the norm in her family, she thrives in an environment where first-gen students are able to flourish. I value thought leadership,” she says.

Compliance

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Specific impacts include reduced mentoring, tutoring, and social programming, as well as the elimination of disciplines like sociology and ethnic studies. Since 2021, over 100 bills have been proposed in 44 states, with 22 states successfully enacting them. There are implications for what people will have the ability to learn,” said Griffin.

Higher education