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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

HEPI

Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions. These figures underscore the persistent barriers that hinder progression into leadership roles in academia and industry.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. These efforts illustrate how womens leadership is reshaping academia into more forward-thinking spaces, and reflecting and the communities they serve.

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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Such insights underscore the imperative to prioritize holistic support structures within academia to foster student well-being and academic success. The prevailing narrative of academia glorifies productivity and resilience while overlooking the human aspect of our experiences. Regrettably, my journey mirrors that of numerous Ph.D.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

These skills are vital for creating environments where students feel understood and valued. By offering clear communication, accessible resources, and proactive outreach, institutions create an environment where students feel valued and supported. Data alone will never provide the full picture of student success. and Patrick T.

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When Inclusion Gets Complicated: What Faculty Need to Know About Service Dogs in Higher Ed

Academe Blog

And yet, many of us have never been trained to support students who rely on them, especially in hands-on learning environments like labs, fieldwork, or clinical placements. After a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and mobility issues, she returned to academia with her service dog, Sampson. Lab environments were deemed too hazardous.

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Silenced Voices: Confronting Linguistic Discrimination and Cultural Erasure in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Even within the supposedly safe confines of academia, we are not immune to these oppressive practices. Unfortunately, the college or university environment, which should be a defender of free expression, often only extends this privilege to white and English-speaking students. Nelson Pham is a currently a Ph.D.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Walker-Griffea’s career in academia began at age 21. At MCC, she has forged close connections in the Flint community and made the college a welcoming environment, whether people are coming to take credit courses, non-credit courses, or simply attend events.