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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CUNY student at BMI conference Black and Brown students, particularly men, have historically struggled to enroll in higher education, and many that do fail to complete their degrees. Through mentorship and lectures from key leaders in the city and state, the program supported its Black and Brown men to academic and career success.

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Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, University of New Orleans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson has more than 30 years of higher education experience as a faculty member, researcher and administrator. Previously, she joined the IUPUI faculty in 1993 and ascended through the ranks as a department chair, dean and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education, prior to her role as chief academic officer.

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latinos in Higher Education: 2024 Compilation of Fast Facts was authored by Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia , and research analysts Dr. Cassandra Arroyo and Lily Cuellarsola. As of Fall 2021, Latino males made up 40% of Latino undergrads with Latinas making up the rest.

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How Pacific Lutheran University Rebuilt Peer Support Around Equity and Access

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As Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Yaden co-leads PLUs retention and progression task forcea group that examines how students are doing and how the university can better support their success. That work ultimately led her to Knack.

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Shaping the Future of Peer Support with Public-Private Partnerships

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Each of these academic leaders is rethinking how their institutions approach academic supportand doing so with a sense of urgency shaped by the evolving needs of todays students.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

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. She elevated the role of UCSC's chief diversity officer and restructured the Office of Student Affairs and Success to align with her goals.

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The Impact of Virtual Care on College Students in Rural Communities

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How can rural-serving institutions (RSIs) of higher education close the mental health support gap? Identifying rural-serving higher education institutions RSIs play a vital role in supporting educational opportunities, social development, and the well-being of rural residents, and communities.