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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. As chancellor of Louisiana’s community college system, he navigated the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For generations, STEM education has remained an integral approach to learning and development, helping students develop the critical thinking tools that are vital to an ever-evolving world. Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe.

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The #RealCollege Curriculum Masterclass Prepares Faculty and Staff to Holistically Support Student Needs

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Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab To help mitigate this, Believe in Students developed The #RealCollege Curriculum masterclass, a four-course curriculum sponsored by the ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, Imaginable Futures, and Michelson 20MM. On Monday, October 28, Believe in Students is hosting a webinar at 2 p.m.

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Impacting Policy and Creating Greater Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Currently a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin, Michael Reid, Jr., is intent on utilizing research to examine poverty as a barrier to student development. Going forward, he anticipates leveraging data and research to inform policy-making about schools and support families from marginalized backgrounds.

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Women's Liberal Arts College Allows Students to Travel Globally as Part of First-Year Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One such course, “Decolonizing Conservation,” takes students to Alaska, Graml said, where they study ecology and conservation while keeping in mind the colonialist perspectives involved. The course questions normative understandings of conservation that have ignored or overlooked information that Indigenous peoples contribute, Graml said.

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Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Black Men in Reclaiming Masculinity and Equity in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Everything from culture to appearance informs mode of presentation, acceptance, and likelihood of impact. Educators must challenge the norm and present materials as society changes to reflect the inherent differences, accomplishments, and successes that can serve to empower everyone looking to succeed within these educational facilities.

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University of Miami Computer Science Student Fuels “Accelerate Tech” Pilot Program

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The participating students in the program took a computational thinking assessment which informed what version of a computer science curriculum they are receiving. His actions reflect that he understands his influential role and that it can go beyond his individual success.