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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. By sharing experiences and offering guidance, these leaders dismantle systemic barriers and provide clear pathways for the next generation.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. While mentoring provides valuable guidance, she argues that women in higher education need presidents who can create and provide concrete opportunities that prepare them for the presidency.

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Williams is responsible for hashtag movements on X, formerly known as Twitter, including #CiteASista and #SisterPhD, which celebrated, acknowledged, and shared the achievements of Black women in academia. She gives thanks to her mentors guidance. Williams has continued her work in HIV awareness and activism.

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Black Women Navigating the Path to College Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their guidance helped me reframe failure as an opportunity to grow. Most importantly, our failures are not only personal learning opportunitiesthey are opportunities to model resilience for those who look to us for guidance. The angry Black woman, welfare queen, and jezebel tropes are ever present in the halls of academia.

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Bridging borders in knowledge: the internationalisation of Chinese social sciences

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Patterns of collaboration Collaboration offers another perspective of Chinese academia’s strengths and limitations. The “international in format but national in essence” approach underscores a broader challenge for Chinese academia.

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

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Without guidance, even well-intentioned faculty can find themselves unsure of how to respond, which can lead to exclusion, frustration, and conflict. After a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and mobility issues, she returned to academia with her service dog, Sampson. Instead of support, she encountered hesitation and resistance.

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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These programs bridge the gap between academia and industry, enhancing students' employability and ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce. In addition to specialized programs, higher education institutions can provide mentorship, career guidance, and counseling services.