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JARED BURNS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jared Burns Jared Burns has been appointed vice chancellor of people, culture, and technology services at the San Diego Community College District. He served as associate vice president of human resources at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

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An Advocate for Others

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An assistant professor of practice in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, Leach has spent more than 35 years in higher education, working with hundreds of community college professionals to learn and spread best practices across the globe. He’s just a good human being.”

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As noted by Dennis (2020), community colleges in the U.S. Cultural competence education and training offered at community colleges’ police academies are essential to prepare new officers to communicate across cultures. Together, community colleges and professional policing lead the way for new police officers’ cultural competence.

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College presidents move to cultural institutions (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

With the recent announcement that Sean Decatur would assume the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in New York after nearly a decade at the helm of Kenyon College, at least five major American cultural institutions will be headed by former presidents of small liberal arts colleges. Why is that?

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Bridging Pathways for Military-Connected Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, to move beyond a slogan, community college leaders need to examine how they are creating bridges of empathy (Yelich Biniecki & Berg, 2000) and pathways for success (Kirchner & Yelich Biniecki, 2019) to serve active duty and veteran service members and their families. Dr. Susan M. Dr. Susan M. at Kansas State University.

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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. This process includes the board of trustees, senior administrators, department heads, faculty members, and human resources professionals.

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gonzales’ passion for education has culminated in a swift rise to being named chancellor of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) last September. The district comprises 10 independently accredited colleges in Arizona serving over 94,000 students. He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013.