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An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. 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.

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Cultural Competence: A Critical Skill for Today’s Police Officers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The missions of higher education and policing differ, yet each occupies well-known and established community spaces. Much like higher education, policing nationwide continues to wrestle with unparalleled demographic shifts, persistent public scrutiny, and questionable legitimacy. police officers. Dr. Neil D. Dr. Neil D.

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Why Community Colleges Are Smart Choices for Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jennifer Sramek The student-led campaign is commendable, but the community college stigma doesn’t only affect students. Faculty members are sometimes questioned about their choice to teach at a community college rather than at other higher education institutions. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

African American males and collegiate sports continue to be a topic of debate in higher education. Former collegiate athlete Yusuf Sabree was a standout student-athlete who currently holds the position of district dean of student services at Wayne County (Mich.) The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs. Mathis of the John E.

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Why Executive Coaching Works in Higher Education

Edu Alliance Journal

July 5, 2022 by Dr. Candace Goodwin – Although every industry has undergone significant changes over the past several years, higher education has been impacted more profoundly. The top three reasons why higher education executive coaching works: 1. Higher education executives work in concert with many others.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning in universities typically involves multiple levels, including: • Executive leadership: Identifying and grooming potential successors for critical executive positions, such as the president, provost, and vice president. Christine Johnson McPhail serves as president of Saint Augustine’s University. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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Training Culturally Conscious Performing Artists

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It was well-received,” says Jones, who gathered confidence to approach City College leadership. The professor has already made an impact in just three years at the university, according to Dr. Kevin Leonard, the university’s dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.