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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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Cal Poly Pomona President Dr. Soraya M. Coley Named Winner of ACE's Donna Shavlik Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. list since 2018. “I

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How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Steve Keating

They care about helping their people be successful, in their careers and in their lives. Self-awareness is the foundation for leadership development so you better be brutally honest with yourself here. Goals are the stuff success is made of and that’s as true in leadership as in any other part of life.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mission HISPA seeks to inspire Latino students to discover their potential and to ignite their desire to embrace education and achieve success. There is also HISPA’s Latinos in College, a leadership development program for mostly first-year, first-generation students. About 200 students attended each event.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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