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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

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For we community college leaders, this involves helping students develop ties to our campuses, to the physical and psychological spaces we create that engender a sense of safety and “home,” which in turn enables development of a sense of belonging and, ultimately, success.

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TANIA D. MITCHELL

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She serves as the Rodney Wallace Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and chair of the department of organizational leadership, policy, and development at the University of Minnesota.

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Melvin C. Terrell Scholars Dive into Research

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Vanessa Cerano, a master’s candidate in educational leadership at the California State University, Fullerton College of Education Vanessa Cerano was always curious about academic research, but she, like Evans, never saw herself actually doing any. “I Cerano and Evans are MCT Scholars, part of a new program from the Dr. Melvin C.

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How Tutoring Shapes Graduates for Life After College

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Peer learning initiatives help develop the kinds of competencies that higher education leaders champion: leadership, collaboration, resilience, and lifelong learning. As we celebrate the Class of 2025, its worth taking a closer look at the lasting impact tutoring experiences have on student development.

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Beard Named Interim President at FAMU

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He previously served as president of Pasco-Hernando State College, where he also worked as vice president of student development and enrollment management. Timothy Beard has been named interim president of Florida A&M University. Dr. Timothy Beard He is expected to assume the position Aug. 5, pending contract negotiations.

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Kemp Re-Elected Southern Regional Education Board Chair

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The efforts across Southern states to educate students, develop our workforce, and equip them for the jobs of today and tomorrow have significantly contributed to the South now leading the North in GDP growth,” said Kemp. “I

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Report Finds Broad Base Skills Help Students Post-Graduation, But Inequity Remains

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Higher education is a ladder to social and economic mobility and stability, and learning certain skills like leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication, can make the difference in a graduate feeling their time in postsecondary education was both worth the expense and helped them achieve life goals.

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