Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Acoff is Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Acoff served for 28 years at the University of Alabamas College of Engineering as a professor and then Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. She is the first female and first African American to serve in this position.

Engineering 77

Engineering Deans University Achievement 77

Edu Alliance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

April 21, 2025, by Dean Hoke : With this profile of Davidson College, I complete the tenth and final entry in my series exploring small colleges across the United States. Named after Revolutionary War hero General William Lee Davidson, the college embraces a strong tradition of academic excellence and service.

Liberal Arts 52

Liberal Arts College Arts And Sciences Deans 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Williams’s parents had met during their time at Southern and A&M College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race.

Recruitment 111

Recruitment Inclusivity Achievement Engineering 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding. As community colleges across the United States struggle with declining retention rates, it has become increasingly clear that institutional focus should not be limited to numbers alone.

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Retention Community College Professional Development Faculty 106

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2025

In 2008, the Lumina Foundation, a national private foundation focused on higher education and workforce development, set a national attainment goal that by 2025 60% of working-age adults would earn college degrees, certificates or industry-recognized certifications. We had to rethink how education creates opportunities. Currently, 44.1%

Higher Education 91

Higher Education Education Degree Community College 91

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

For a college or university to be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. The college has emerging HSI status and is on track to attain full HSI status in the near future. For Hispanic students, the college provides culturally responsive programs and services that focus on their needs and experiences.”

Achievement 105

Achievement Retention Organization Scholarship 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

The prestigious award is presented by the governor to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary lifetime achievement, service, and contributions of national or statewide significance. On Saturday, Jan. Moore is also the assistant director of the Directorate for STEM Education at the National Science Foundation. since 2018.

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Leadership History Inclusivity Empower 133

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

Research underscores the profound impact of Black teachers on preK-12 student achievement, particularly for students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. In fact, studies indicate that having a Black teacher significantly increases the likelihood of Black students graduating high school and enrolling in college.

Achievement 105

Achievement Professional Development Education Recruitment 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2023

The dean of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music was the first woman in the role and first African American dean at the university in general. Montgomery, who joined Northwestern in 2003, said she was also the first African American dean at the University of Kansas, serving in its School of Fine Arts.

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Deans Leadership Faculty Schooling 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Jhaneil Thompson After graduating from high school, Thompson enrolled in a community college and when it was time for her to continue her education at a four-year-institution, it was Florida A&M University (FAMU) that welcomed her right from the start, even before she officially enrolled in fall of 2019. James, Jamaica. “I

Schooling 105

Schooling Deans Degree Educational Policy 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2025

A first-generation college student raised in rural Wyoming,Tromp brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education. Under her leadership, the university achieved record graduation rates and philanthropic funding while expanding its research footprint. Tromp seems poised and ready to lead UVM. from the University of Florida.

Arts And Sciences 76

Arts And Sciences Provost University Deans 76

Insight Into Diversity

JULY 18, 2023

José Luis Bermúdez, the interim dean of Texas A&M University’s College of Arts and Sciences, resigned on Monday after the university backtracked on its hiring deal with renowned journalism professor Kathleen O. My continuation in this role would be a needless distraction as you all continue the work that we have begun.”

Deans 98

Deans Arts And Sciences University Equity 98

Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 7, 2025

Pursuing a PhD represents the pinnacle of academic achievement, but beneath the accolades there lurks a significant, often overlooked reality: the mental health toll plaguing many doctoral candidates. By cultivating a culture of openness and awareness, colleges can enable the next generation of scholars to thrive.

Arts And Sciences 98

Arts And Sciences Students Advocate Allocate 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2025

Overall, the bots were successful because they helped the students achieve several outcomes in a shorter period of time. Dr. Steven Goss is the dean of the School of Professional Studies at Manhattan College.

Arts And Sciences 106

Arts And Sciences Technology Applied Science Faculty 106

University Business

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In 2024, Duke University announced that it would no longer assign a numerical value to undergraduate college admissions essays when scoring an applicant. But the same pattern has emerged in college admissions—allowing applicants to subcontract the writing process. Read more at The Nation.

College 98

College Deans Achievement Technology 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 2, 2025

When students receive you better, they are more likely to listen, communicate, inquire, and achieve. Get to Know Your Dean Regular one-on-ones with your dean will make you feel like you have the support you need to keep moving forward. Dont underestimate how your dean can make you a better instructor.

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Deans Faculty Students Environment 74

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Indicators of high school grades and standardized test scores that account for available school, neighborhood, and family resources are strongly associated with those students’ college success, a recent study published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

College 119

College Deans Equity Achievement 119

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has received $75,000 to increase retention, completion, and transfer success for male students of color. Within higher education, closing the achievement gap is the conversation most associated with our male students of color,” said MSSI Program Director Dr. Sunni Solomon. Dr. Sunni L.

Community College 98

Community College College Achievement Recruitment 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Innovation And Growth The seeds of BMI were first planted in 2000 at Medgar Evers College, a CUNY institution in central Brooklyn. The programs] focus on academic achievement, socio-emotional programming, including understanding the soft skills that come with being professional, getting a degree and having a career, says James.

Guidance 116

Guidance Retention Degree Institution 116

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

Community College 133

Community College College Facilities Retention 133

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

Stout, recipient of the 2025 Diverse Champions Award, has focused her career on helping community colleges achieve outstanding student success. Moono, president of SUNY Schenectady County Community College. Felder, president of Harford Community College in Maryland, where Stout began her community college career in 1984.

Community College 111

Community College College Leadership Achievement 111

Insight Into Diversity

JULY 2, 2024

Tracking law school deans across the U.S., Rosenblatt’s Dean Database offers a rich repository of real-time information for the higher education sector. The resource was created in 2007 by Jim Rosenblatt, JD, professor of law and dean emeritus at the Mississippi College School of Law.

Law School 52

Law School Deans Schooling Achievement 52

Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Image: Savannah O’Connor, a junior in Rowan University’s College of Education, doesn’t have much free time. At the Rowan ceremony, students, cheered by friends and family, walked across the stage to receive pins from the College of Education’s dean, Gaëtane Jean-Marie.

Education 115

Education College Deans Retention 115

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

KerryAnn O’Meara will become vice president for academic affairs, provost, and dean of the college at Teachers College, Columbia University, effective Jul. O’Meara’s leadership and expertise will be instrumental in helping the Teachers College community achieve new heights of academic excellence and social impact for the future.”

Provost 98

Provost College Empower Inclusivity 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, community colleges across the country saw a decline in enrollment for myriad reasons — financial, family, illness, lack of internet or inability to adapt to online learning. The purpose of community colleges is to increase access to higher education for the most vulnerable populations.”

Community College 126

Community College College Equity Organization 126

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Despite pledges from campus leaders to diversify all facets of their institutions, faculty have remained stubbornly white, according to a new report from the Education Trust, a non-profit that works to close opportunity and achievement gaps. “It Griffin, professor and dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryland.

Faculty 143

Faculty Deans Schooling Equity 143

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 29, 2025

How this higher education strategic planning approach helped College of Charleston grow enrollment, launch new schools, and achieve national university status. Hsu emphasized that without this early investment in shared governance and stakeholder alignment, lasting change would have been far more difficult to achieve.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Faculty Arts And Sciences Engineering 52

Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 2, 2024

In response to increased enrollment of first-generation students , colleges are actively creating programs and forging partnerships designed to build community while providing support through mentorship, resources, and special events. We are thrilled to be starting this initiative in support of our first-gen students,” says Reesor. “I

College 124

College Students Guidance Faculty 124

Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Image: Campus leaders at Vassar College are on a mission to bring community college students to liberal arts institutions. They announced plans this fall to help 30 liberal arts colleges explore how to start programs modeled after Exploring Transfer, a 35-year-old summer bridge program for community college students at Vassar.

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Liberal Arts College Community College Model 110

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Eatman Six new directors and board officers were elected during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, D.C. Roslyn Clark Artis, president and CEO, Benedict College; Dr. Marco Barker, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Dr. Dara N.

Deans 115

Deans Provost Equity Inclusivity 115

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 6, 2024

For many, that future commences with an anxious summer followed by the start of college. 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. The who and the what ? and ‘What do I want?’

College 122

College Arts And Sciences Deans History 122

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. Within Peralta, I see a wealth of brilliance and remarkable progress happening at the colleges and across the district.

Equity 133

Equity Advocate Community College Academia 133

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

McFrazier McFrazier is currently dean of PVAMU’s Whitlowe R. Green College of Education. He has served as professor and dean at PVAMU, along with other senior leadership roles at the school. This comes after PVAMU President Dr. Ruth Simmons’s announcement to resign early at the end of February. Dr. Michael L.

Education Leadership 98

Education Leadership Deans Leadership Administration 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

In 2022, student leaders launched a campaign to challenge the long-standing stigma associated with attending community colleges. To overcome negative stereotypes, the CCSmart advocacy campaign tells the stories of students’ educational journeys and the positive impact community colleges had on their lives.

Community College 105

Community College Faculty College College Leadership 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2024

As Dr. Martin Luther King Day approaches this year, colleges and universities across the nation are gearing up once again to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Francis College, in 1964, said Shannon Zlotkowski, assistant provost for DEI at UNE. Memorial Banquet on Jan.

College 131

College University Humanities Provost 131

Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 9, 2022

colleges face strained library budgets, many seek creative ways to lower costs and preserve access to scholarly content. That shared goal brought 44 colleges in Texas together to negotiate a deal with Elsevier, the behemoth publisher of over 2,500 scientific journals, including The Lancet and Cell. Image: As pandemic-weary U.S.

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College Model Scholarship Deans 115

WCET Frontiers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Today, we’re excited to spotlight the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) and hear from Christa Wilhite and Krista LeBrun from the Mississippi Community College Board. The consortium model united community colleges across Mississippi, pooling resources to offer instructional support, training, and cutting-edge technologies.

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Community College Empower Education College 104