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As such, it is critical to summon (and strengthen) our knowledge, skills, and talents to master the rudiments of community college leadership. Maligning district operations (or the board leadership for that matter) undermines the interdependency necessary to move the collective enterprise forward.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

I was 24 years old the first time I visited my tribal lands in Fort Yuma, Arizona. I have always had a strong connection to my heritage and a sense of identity as an American Indian, largely through my mother’s insistence that we do “Indian” things.

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JUNE 9, 2025

Perhaps Garcia’s most significant achievement has been transforming the leadership landscape within the Colorado Community College System. During his tenure, he hired 11 of the system’s 13 presidents, creating a leadership team that genuinely reflects the diverse student population they serve.

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JUNE 11, 2025

W hen it comes to leadership and inclusion, outgoing UC Riverside chancellor Dr. Kim A. With those ideas in mind, Wilcox says he made it a point during his 12-year run as chancellor to keep a watchful eye on how leadership positions are being filled. Wilcox has a simple rule. “If

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JULY 16, 2025

Pollard, currently president of Nevada State University, will assume leadership this fall. Pollard brings extensive experience in community college leadership to the role. The selection of Pollard as the first woman to lead AACC reflects broader efforts across higher education to diversify leadership ranks.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) And to make sure that they’re around for perpetuity, we have to ensure that there is strong and capable leadership.” From the inception, there was more interest in the leadership program than the organizers could handle. “We When Dr. Herman J.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

Jackson,Dean of the College of Education and Foundation Professor of Education at Michigan State University, praised Moores impact, citing the ripple effect his leadership has created within the American education system. Jerlando F.L. Dr. Eric Tucker,President & CEO of The Study Group, agrees.

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MARCH 4, 2025

In Tennessee, SEED grant cancellations halted work in rural areas designed to enhance instructional leadership in STEM, literacy, and computational thinking, affecting approximately 3,200 K-12 students in districts already devastated by Hurricane Helene.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Arguably, we're going to eventually see an impact on leadership in schools, because if we aren't creating enough teachers, we're also not going to be creating enough administrators,” said Pruitt in an interview with Diverse. “If They want to be able to advance.” Retention of teachers is increasing.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

This backdrop was on the minds of panelists in preparation for their presentation, entitled, A State of Affairs: The Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees, which convened at the recent Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT, 2024) Leadership Congress in Seattle, WA. Dr. Carl B. Dr. Terry A. Mathis of the John E.

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APRIL 16, 2025

Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity. The virtual B.L.A.C.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. Community engagement has taken on new dimensions under Jenkins leadership.

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JANUARY 11, 2025

Leadership Program and Gospel Choir. Pritchett said that the schools annual MLK celebration is rooted in a tradition dating back to 1970, and added that the MLK Leadership Program at Seton Hall integrates current events with a focus on servant leadership, Africana Studies, and fostering a historical understanding of Kings enduring legacy.

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APRIL 6, 2025

The leadership change comes at a critical moment for educational research in the United States, with the organization citing "challenges" and "threats" to scholarship and knowledge production. "At a time when support for high-quality research is key to advancing education in the U.S.

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MAY 15, 2025

The leadership pipeline in higher education has long suffered from a lack of diversity, cultural competency, and justice-minded vision. Bonner II is Professor and Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership and Counseling, and Executive Director and Chief Scientist of the MACH-III Center at Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Fred A.

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MARCH 27, 2025

They know that learning from leadership failures is one of the most valuable ways to grow as a leader. Heres a structured approach that many Authentic Leaders use to learn and grow from leadership setbacks. Identify the leadership skill gap : Determine which leadership qualities (e.g., Keep the big picture in mind.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

The legacy of racial inequities in education is not an abstraction; it is a lived reality that resonates both with the students we serve and within the leadership spaces we occupy. As Black community college presidents, we carry both the hope and the expectation that our leadership will dismantle the very barriers we once faced.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed within the North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) College of Education, held its tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, featuring Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC). For me, love and leadership are synonymous.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,

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JANUARY 6, 2025

In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. We must collectively do more to support those who have been historically excluded from leadership roles," she said.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Under Bumphus's leadership, community colleges strengthened their position as essential providers of affordable education and workforce training, working closely with four presidential administrations to advance their mission. Martin CEO of the Year Award and the 2021 Baldridge Foundation's Award for Leadership Excellence in Education.

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MAY 28, 2025

Ono brings extensive leadership experience across major research universities in the United States and Canada. Before Michigan, he served as president and vice chancellor of the University of British Columbia and held leadership roles at the University of Cincinnati and Emory University.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

We would imagine that the leadership teams on many campuses are comprised of someone aware of the myriad of recommendations that have been proposed about how to increase access and success for college students in general and Black men, specifically. Dr. Robert T. Dr. Larry J. Dr. Tryan L.

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JUNE 10, 2025

As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital. When I was a community college dean in California, I went to a leadership institute put on by the American Association of Community Colleges.

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JULY 19, 2025

Kimbrough, a seasoned higher education administrator known for his transformational leadership at historically Black colleges and universities, to serve as Executive Vice President of Research & Member Engagement, effective September 2, 2025. Kimbrough The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has appointed Dr. Walter M. The Frederick D.

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JUNE 10, 2025

Representation matters - especially in higher education, where diverse leadership creates environments where students and employees feel seen, valued and inspired. The intersection of leadership and identity is not without its challenges. The intersection of leadership and identity is not without its challenges.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

And how does one use intersectionality to help define a leadership style? Specifically, for me, how do my intersectional identities influence or impact my leadership style, priorities, and strategic directions? And how do they inform the ways I navigate campus culture and focus on student success?

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MARCH 12, 2025

Research has shown that Black women face unique challenges in the workforce and in leadership; however, despite persistent obstacles, including a lack of mentorship and feedback, a dearth of role models, and discrimination in hiring and promotion, Black women continue to excel in their chosen fields and rise to leadership positions.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Title: Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 36 Education: B.A., Henry returned to Wisconsin in June 2020, amid the pandemic and social upheaval, but this time as a faculty member in the Leadership and Policy Analysis program.

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MAY 22, 2025

Its surprising to me that a significant number of people in leadership positions fail to understand why building rapport with their team is so important. Heres why rapport matters in leadership. Many of those leaders just hope their team will gel instead of taking steps to ensure they will. And guess what?

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APRIL 3, 2025

Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University. Steven Gonzales serves as Chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs. Roueche and Margaretta B. Mathis of the John E.

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MAY 12, 2025

Her research focuses on identity development, anti-racist teacher and leadership preparation, culturally responsive pedagogy, critical literacies, and social justice. As a scholar-activist, Burrell-Craft has built her career around addressing educational equity in urban and rural contexts.

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MAY 27, 2025

From Tuskegees pioneering work in agricultural science to Jackson States leadership in engineering education, Black institutions have consistently been at the forefront of national progress. These colleges and universities became centers for learning, leadership, and resistance against systemic oppression.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. His announcement emphasized his ongoing commitment to ethical leadership and community engagement. Under his administration, the university strengthened its academic programs while focusing on equity and student success.

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JUNE 30, 2025

TRIO programs not only support students but also invest in staff, cultivating leadership and scholarship among those who walk the same paths as our students. Our administrative leadership models flexibility and trust, allowing us to thrive in our dual roles as leaders and learners.

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JULY 7, 2025

The strategic alliance, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, promises to reshape global educational engagement while fostering entrepreneurship and leadership development. The collaboration emerges from months of careful planning and dialogue between Morgan leadership and SEA Foundation representatives.

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APRIL 16, 2025

The organization also emphasizes that only 43 institutions, representing just 7% of all HSIs, have earned the Seal of Excelencia, which recognizes institutions demonstrating an intentional commitment to serving Latino students through data, practice, and leadership.

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