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My Mentors Taught Me to Be Career-Ready

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Not all students go on to find mentors like I did. In a recent survey from MENTOR, a national nonprofit that advocates and provides resources for mentoring, Generation Z students reported having fewer mentors than older generations. Sheryl Sandberg, in particular, has had a lasting impact on my career.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. We specifically focus on gathering findings that provide successful outcomes for Black males in public schools. Dr. Erik M. Hines and E.C.

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Going Boldly: Purposeful Engagement, Critical Thinking, and Success in College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Well before the first college lecture, however, newly enrolled college students should consider a couple questions and a few simple steps that can lower barriers to college success. family members and mentors, years of struggle, or generations that never made it to college — until now). The who and the what ?

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Here’s Why You Need a Mentor

Steve Keating

I have been blessed to have had outstanding mentors throughout my life. No matter where you are in life or your career a mentor is incredibly important for personal and professional growth. The role of a mentor goes beyond providing guidance; they act as a trusted advisor, supporter, and source of wisdom.

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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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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DFC’s] success is driven by the level of personal care and support that we can provide our scholars.” DFC’s approach is in line with recent research showing that student success requires a comprehensive approach. Each cohort is assigned to a mentor, who meets with the full group once a month, as well as each member individually. “We

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The African American Male Education Network and Development, also known as A²MEND, is led by African American male educators who work for institutional change within California’s community college system to increase the success of African American male students. One thing Compton College and President [Dr.

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