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An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. She began as a professor of psychology counseling at Chabot College. I mean, it’s been incredible.”

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Why Community Colleges Are Smart Choices for Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges are a smart option for equity-minded faculty who prefer to focus their time on high-quality teaching practices and student learning rather than feeling pressured to conduct and publish independent research as required at most universities. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lingle serves as dean of the School of Applied Sciences and Business, College of the Desert, and is a retired undersheriff and chief operating officer of the Riverside County, California Sheriff’s Department. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Kansas State University. Dr. Neil D. Mathis of the John E.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Succession planning plays a vital role in the long-term success and stability of the university.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

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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.) Community College. Yusuf Sabree serves as district dean of student services at Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, MI. 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. Louis, Missouri, native attended Missouri State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in acting. As part of one project, he says, he wrote and shared a poem about his cousin who was killed in St.

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Cultivating a Culture of Connection and Care for the Changing Terrain

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Strategic leadership development aligned with institutional mission, vision, and values prepares leaders to transform cultures and climates that anticipate needs and serve stakeholders. [.] No president, dean, or department chair conducts the work of all or a part of the college alone. Dr. Terry A. Dr. Steven R.