Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

Mitra, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management at Queensborough Community College (QCC) in New York City, who was previously interviewed by Diverse about the NSCRC report last fall, said the college did see an increase in new student enrollment, but that included transfers and readmits. Dr. Brian R.

Low income student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

James, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs at CUNY, received both his bachelors and masters degrees from CUNY institutions, and when he attended Delaware Valley University for his doctoral degree, he wrote his thesis on the impact of CUNY BMI on Black males in higher education.

Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

These events were followed by the devastating suicide of Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey, vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, in January 2024, after she wrote a letter critical of the universitys leadership.

Educational leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

from North Carolina Central University - will conduct research on mental health and wellbeing among college students while pursuing their master's degrees in higher education and student affairs.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

Colleges should be leading examples of what it means to recognize the humanity and experiences of these students. For more information on supporting formerly incarcerated students directly, please see the link to a recently published Diverse article.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Prior to 2015 it was difficult to find much formal acknowledgement of student food insecurity, let alone services to help. When a couple of student affairs practitioners created the College and University Food Bank Alliance in 2012, it had just 10 members. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Most recently, he served as vice-chancellor for student affairs & enrollment management and associate professor of education at Southern University at New Orleans. Dr. Ronald W.

Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Martino Harmon, who is also the Vice President for Student Life at the University of Michigan. Named in honor of Terrella well-responded student affairs administratorthe MCT Foundation was created to ensure underrepresented students gain access and achieve success in higher education and student affairs.

Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Joshua Williams is a former student affairs administrator, higher education consultant, founder of JW1 Consulting , and co-founder of RACCS (Reaching Across Communities and Challenging Systems) based in Los Angeles, CA.

Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

Separate from issues pertaining to Dreamers are the issues of international students, many of whom have the non-immigrant F-1 Visa.

International student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“The formal work of AANAPISI at UCLA is in its very early stages, but it builds upon a legacy of programs in many different units across the campus such as academic and student affairs, admissions, academic support and retention programs, and alumni affairs,” said Yoo.

Retention

Knack

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By leveraging the expertise and scalability of private organizations, colleges can strengthen both academic and student affairs in meaningful ways. Public-private partnerships offer a strategic way to bridge resource gaps, enabling institutions to maintain critical services and drive innovation despite limited budgets.

Student affairs

Civitas Learning

JULY 22, 2025

Rania Salman (Assistant Department Chair and faculty mentor) share how their institution has turned trust, technology, and teamwork into a blueprint for meaningful student support. Hear the full story and practical insights on how to create lasting partnerships across academic and student affairs.

Advising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2025

She previously served as the Associate Dean of Student Support Services and Director of Student Success and Support Services at Long Beach City College.

Student affairs

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Look for Additional Scholarships or Grants There are often many scholarships available that dont require a full-time student status or are not widely advertised. Reach out to your academic department or student affairs office to inquire about these opportunities.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Strategies are meant to build a relationship-rich education to help students feel connected and persist through graduation. “In In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU. The program began in Spring 2023 with 153 students, 87 of whom were Hispanic.

Retention

Civitas Learning

APRIL 17, 2025

To address this, ACC partnered with Civitas Learning and took a collaborative approach, engaging faculty, advisors, and student success staff from the beginning. A major driver of success has been the robust training program led by Hilda Gartke, Coordinator of Student Affairs Training.

Advising

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JULY 31, 2025

Sincerely, Rachelle Hernandez Vice Provost for Student Affairs Janet Rathod Chief Information Security Officer Johns Hopkins University & Medicine Information Technology at Johns Hopkins Additional guidance can also be found at [link].

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

DAndra Mullis a seasoned student affairs leader and practitioner-scholar, who is dedicated to leading organizations and initiatives that uplift and enable a comprehensively excellent student experience.As

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Despite earning a biochemistry degree at Lamar University with parental expectations of medical school, Doman found his true calling in student affairs. Working in the student union as an undergraduate led to leadership roles, eventually guiding him toward a career in higher education administration.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 28, 2025

in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina; Ph.D. in higher education and student affairs. For Ford, that sit-down also typifies the kind of concern for underrepresented students that is direly needed at colleges and universities in the U.S.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

He recently served as vice-chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management and associate professor of education at Southern University at New Orlean s. Hilton is director of Programs, Transition, and Youth Success Planning, in the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Educational leadership

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Event: World Health Day at Peabody Date: Monday April 7, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Peabody Plaza, Peabody campus Registration: [link] Details: The fair is an opportunity for our students to engage and receive resources on JHU’s eight dimensions of well-being.

International student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Or, contact your local community college and ask how you can support one of their programs for parenting students, to relieve financial burdens, create moments of connection, and remind parenting students and their children that they matter.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Dr. Alvin Poussaint For more than five decades, Poussaint served as a beacon of change at Harvard Medical School (HMS), where he worked as faculty associate dean for student affairs and founding director of the HMS Office of Recruitment & Multicultural Affairs.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 10, 2025

Just months later, Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, vice president for student affairs at historically Black Lincoln University of Missouri, died by suicide after alleging workplace bullying. The program continued shortly afterward. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) aren’t exempt.

Advising

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This office supports undergraduate students while they navigate the Homewood campus and JHU experience. For graduate students and trainees, (BSPH, SOM, SON, CBS, SAIS, and SOE) knowledge resources and support vary by school but are available through Advising, Student Affairs/ Student Services, and SEAM offices.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2025

Most recently, he served as vice-chancellor for student affairs & enrollment management and associate professor of education at Southern University at New Orleans.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Vega has been awarded several national grants to pursue critical research agendas including a national grant from the Spencer Foundation to explore the experiences of higher education and student affairs professionals with policies related to undocumented students.

University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2025

Additionally, the Office of Recruitment and Multicultural Affairs will be absorbed into the Office of Student Affairs as part of the restructuring. The renamed office will emphasize "opportunity and access" along with "collaboration and community-building," according to Daley's announcement.

Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2025

They partner early with high schools, launch a summer bridge program co-led by STEM faculty and alumni, and guarantee every enrolled student a faculty mentor and paid internship by year two. They also engage parents and community leaders as ambassadorstapping into local trust networks.

Literacy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

He currently serves as past chair of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Certified Financial Aid Administrator Program. Slaughter earned a bachelor of music degree in vocal performance from the Eastman School of Music and a master of science in student affairs administration from Indiana University.

Director of financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2024

SEATTLE-- Prominent student affairs practitioners of color shared powerful stories of leading in higher education amid major challenges, including the recent COVID pandemic and ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. As such, Shivers said, it's important that student affairs professionals practice self-care.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2024

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2024

The winners of this year's Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs gathered at the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) conference in Chicago to accept an award jointly presented by ACPA and Diverse. Student Affairs staff and students from Elon University, one of this year's honorees.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

With the goal of infusing scholarship into practice, thousands of student affairs practitioners from colleges and universities across the nation gathered in Boston to strategize about the future of the profession. My first NASPA conference was focused on the lack of current research on minority student retention.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Jonelle Knox When I reviewed the question posed to me about [re]engaging the college community, I started thinking about a missed opportunity that many colleges and university leaders are not taking advantage of; the collaboration of student affairs and human resources to create [re]engagement activities.

Student affairs