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A Legacy of Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That decision would prove pivotal, setting him on a trajectory that would span nearly five decades in community college leadership. Unlike many of today’s emerging leaders, Bumphus didn’t have mentors who looked like him when he started. “I Bumphus’s leadership was particularly tested during crises.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. The initiatives impact, she notes, has been particularly evident in creating networks and support systems that help women navigate the complex path to leadership positions.

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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Some of the programming is for prelaw [students] only, some for traditional undergraduates in mentoring, and some for currently incarcerated students. Three different populations.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Educational Leadership and Higher Education, University of NebraskaLincoln Career mentors: Dr. Brian McGowan, American University; Dr. Kimberly A.

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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Courses must include Black males and females experiencing success in STEM. These children and youth exhibit high performance capability in intellectual, creative, and/or artistic areas, possess an unusual leadership capacity, or excel in specific academic fields. MENTORING MATTERS. CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS.

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Legacy of Equity Chancellor Joseph Garcia’s Transformative Leadership in Colorado

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Is that a place where I can be successful?’”