Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Walter Bumphus A fter nearly 15 years at the helm of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dr. Walter Bumphus is preparing to close this significant chapter of his illustrious career in higher education. Bumphus’s leadership was particularly tested during crises.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Succession planning plays a vital role in the long-term success and stability of the university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

There, they will share their educational journeys and provide valuable insights on supporting today's community college students while participating in dedicated leadership development activities. This year's cohort represents a broad spectrum of academic pursuits and backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 17, 2023

Coley, president of Cal Poly Pomona, will receive the American Council on Education's (ACE) Donna Shavlik Award for her efforts in support of the success of women. 13 at the Women’s Leadership Dinner during ACE’s annual meeting in Washington, DC. Coley will be given the award Apr. Dr. Soraya M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate. Dr. Shawn M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education. Amid these tensions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) represent a promising opportunity to reinvigorate and expand the national higher education narrative. This sense of belonging is critical for student retention and success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in higher education or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

With the turnover numbers ticking up, those who aspire to a presidency may be asking themselves what professional development opportunities and experiences can best prepare them for a solid fit and long tenure. Perhaps the better question is to ask what skillsets are needed to be successful today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2024

Stout The national organization is committed to increasing the success of community college students. Its scholars will receive tailored leadership development and networking opportunities. Scholars will also meet with community college leaders and attend sessions focused on improving student success. Dr. Karen A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2023

“Our longstanding partnership with HACU enables us to not only provide financial support to Hispanic communities but also unlock new avenues of education, leadership development, networking and professional growth. Applications are open through Aug.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

Jabani Bennett Bennett began their tenure in 2023 with priorities that included breathing life into the new organizational mission, operationalizing the intersectional feminist and antiracist goals of the center, and co-creating leadership succession plans. What does that look and feel like?”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Dr. Tiffany Beth Mfume, associate vice president for student success and retention, says her office is involved from the time a student is admitted to the university until he or she graduates. Once students transition out of that first-year format, the success and retention office continues to work with them through graduation. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

Dr. Gregory Price, a professor at the University of New Orleans, and co-author of the working paper “Basically, they induce you to subscribe to a model of leadership development, of character development,” said Dr. Gregory Price, a professor at the University of New Orleans, a co-author of the working paper, and a Morehouse College alum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Fostering leadership development provides a platform for ongoing discussion and reinforcement of desired and shared culture and values. Strategic leadership development aligned with institutional mission, vision, and values prepares leaders to transform cultures and climates that anticipate needs and serve stakeholders. [.]

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Within the leadership doctoral program, students discuss involving others, the strength of the cohort model (e.g., showing up; engaging), supporting others to success – particularly during challenging times. Roueche Center for Leadership Development, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

We have a core/general education curriculum that emphasizes global learning and leadership development,” Graml said. While the courses are meant to be enjoyable, their focus is on helping students develop intercultural competency. "We

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. As she put it, "I really like doing science." We do that every day at universities.

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EAB

AUGUST 31, 2023

Blogs Effective principal leadership drives district success. Supportive and effective principals are critical to a school’s overall success. With ever-growing demands on principals’ time, district leaders need to equip them with essential leadership skills that will help them to succeed in their positions.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 9, 2023

SMART provides students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a civilian career with the DoD. Twelve $25,000 Chick-fil-A Community Scholarships will be awarded, based on academic success, community service, and financial need. Department of Defense (DoD) workforce.

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Blogs EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage The challenges facing higher education have become increasingly complex and interconnected over the past 15 years and in many cases require the collective action of multiple cabinet leaders and divisions to make progress.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 threw the world of higher education into disarray, college enrollment is stabilizing. To ensure these historically underserved and underrepresented groups get back to their educational pathways, financial help and formal guidance are important.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

Working at ED gave me insight about how policy's actually made, and one thing I keep seeing is that higher ed doesn't advocate for itself the same way that other sectors do. Most industry lobbies have PACs and do things differently than we do in higher education.” Sometimes that collaborative approach will be more successful.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

of higher education chief executives, while Hispanics were 5.7%. But having been recruited into other leadership roles, such as Associate Vice President for Instruction at De Anza College south of San Francisco, she says she felt more than ready when applying for these top jobs. The study is conducted every five years or so.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Realigning TM 2 to enhance the leadership initiatives for our member schools at the executive level is essential to the future of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) and the students they serve, says Dr. Harry L. The H.E.L.F.

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EAB

JUNE 13, 2023

It's also been exciting to see the success that's happened so quickly. As an open system, if we don't change or adapt, then we will not be successful. JG: Yes, I did a Harvard professional development program , years ago, and it was the management leadership, development program. Change is what we do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2025

Williams and Jim Runcie At a time when higher education is facing increased scrutiny, economic headwinds, and technological disruption, a group of institutions is charting a new path forwardone grounded in legacy, strengthened by collaboration and built for the future. Michael Lomax, Dr. Harry L. Williams, and Jim Runcie By Michael L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2025

Howard's athletic programs have achieved recent success, with the men's basketball team making the NCAA tournament in 2022 and the track and field program producing multiple Olympic athletes. Eric Grant, a Mecca Society board member, said the partnership will help Howard "move swiftly and strategically" in the competitive NIL landscape.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

He spearheaded a 40 percent enrollment increase, bringing the student body to 4,000, while simultaneously launching innovative student success initiatives. The initiative's success earned the 2023 Exemplary Model Award from the American Association of University Administrators.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are safe spaces for personal development. Attending HBCUs provide intentional, intrusive, and focused resources dedicated to its students’ academic success and mental well-being. DevCon increased TMCF’s capacity to identify and develop high-potential talent. Dr. Harry L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

It takes trauma-informed and healing-centered care to lift these students, and others, to success. Some institutions have taken special interest in supporting these students through to successful degree completion. There are over 400,000 youth in the foster care system.

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