Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As mental health becomes a growing key issue for many, college students are stepping up, not only as advocates for their own well-being but also as catalysts for change within their own communities. In February of 2024 data was collected from an online participant pool from 18- to 25-year-olds who attend two- or four-year colleges in the U.S.

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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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

The Henry Luce Foundation announced on Friday, that Holloway will become its seventh President and CEO in the organization's 89-year history. He established the Rutgers Scarlet Service program, providing students with paid internships at nonprofit and government organizations. His scholarly work focuses on post-emancipation U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 8, 2023

Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad, is planning to step down as dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year when her three-year contract expires. Phylicia Rashad is currently the dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 6, 2023

Image: The University of Houston suddenly removed its dean of social work last month. The university has said it did so to better align the Graduate College of Social Work with broader institutional priorities. ” In addition to speaking out, Dettlaff organized a speaker series and study groups on abolition within his college.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 21, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – March 21, 2023 — Dean Hoke, of Bloomington, Indiana, has been chosen to serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of University Administrators ( AAUA ), currently based in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. King will retire after nineteen years of service in that position.

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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

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 24, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation Dr. Celia Rabinowitz, Assistant Vice-President for Academic Engagement & Director of the Mason Library at Keene State College, reached out after reading my piece How Do Academic Libraries Spend Their Money? I think the most important thing is that an academic library is part of a larger organization.

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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%

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

Most importantly, adults need consistency, organization, transparency, and a community (Sockalingam, 2012 & Binder, 2023). She was the previous Director of Online Learning and Instructional Technology at Albany Law School and was an a ssistant p rofessor for 10 years at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

East Los Angeles College; Dr. Larry Trujillo, UC Santa Cruz; Dr. George Lipsitz, UC Santa Barbara; Dr. Magdalena Barrera, San Jos State University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Start with what you know to learn what you dont know. sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D.,

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 17, 2025

March 17, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Whitman College is the sixth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Background Founded in 1859, Whitman College is a private liberal arts institution located in Walla Walla, Washington.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, a prolific researcher who has led the School of Education at American University as its dean for the past eight years, has been selected president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Established in 1948, AACTE is the leading organization focused on educator preparation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

East Los Angeles College; Dr. Larry Trujillo, UC Santa Cruz; Dr. George Lipsitz, UC Santa Barbara; Dr. Magdalena Barrera, San Jos State University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Start with what you know to learn what you dont know. sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D.,

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 7, 2025

There are clear reasons for these high rates of mental health concerns, but colleges have the opportunity to take purposeful, strategic actions to help alleviate them. By cultivating a culture of openness and awareness, colleges can enable the next generation of scholars to thrive.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2025

We tested this theory by working with a client, Artists Alliance Incorporated, a non-profit arts organization in New York City, who needed to rebuild its web presence. Dr. Steven Goss is the dean of the School of Professional Studies at Manhattan College.

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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.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But with the well of federal relief aid expired, community colleges that have historically served the nation’s most underresourced populations have been forced to cull together various resources to keep their at-risk students from stopping out and regain those lost due to finances. Of the $76.2

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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

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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.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2023

She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. UC Irvine was one of the earliest colleges to have such a center.

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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. John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a great examplewe have three programs there. James says early engagement can create an impact, make an easy transition into college to be successful.

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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.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2023

Marta Yera Cronin will become president of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), making her the second woman and the first Latina to lead the school. Dr. Marta Cronin Cronin – a first-generation college student born of immigrant parents – is currently president of Columbia Gorge Community College.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Campus administrators hope the initiative builds stronger ties between higher ed institutions and rural communities in Wyoming at a time when some rural residents across the country feel ideologically distant from academic institutions and are increasingly questioning the value of a college degree. million grant from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 22, 2023

Dr. Valerie Kinloch and Trustee Steven Boyd Kinloch is currently the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. It’s a dream come true to be invited to lead one of the finest Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America – and at the same time come home,” said Kinloch. “My

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Facing a national shortage of early childhood educators , the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) have teamed up for an innovative solution: paying students to reduce their hours at their jobs in favor of taking more classes. SVMC’s initial idea was to fund scholarships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of colleges and universities extends beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching and research. Young believes the college’s community engagement work is a standout, contributing to students' success. These include: Commit to intentional engagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

Now that college acceptance letters have been sent, the pressure is on students to choose what schools to attend by May 1 st , National Decision Day. The effects of the pandemic on college enrollments are still lingering , with a total enrollment decline of 1.2 But institutions are under pressure, too.

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Continuous Learning Institute

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

To work smarter and not harder, I help colleges organize the work into three focus areas: onboarding, operationalizing academic & career communities (aka, meta-majors), and teaching and learning. The key is to take these graphic organizers (i.e., Therefore, it's extremely difficult to implement. Let's bring it all together.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Educators who train and prepare students to become teachers, gathered this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) to call attention to the ongoing challenges that face K-12 learning. AURORA, Colo.— Supreme Court case that desegrated public schools.

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University Business

APRIL 28, 2025

Jeff was an 18-year-old first-year student struggling to manage his first semester in college. Jeffs stress reached a breaking point and he confided to an assistant dean about his challenges. This story highlights the specialization that currently exists in helping students succeed in college.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Moderate and severe depressive symptoms among college have declined, and the share of students showing signs of positive mental health has increased for two consecutive years. This may be welcome news for college campuses plagued with declining student mental health leading up to the pandemic and its fallout. ” U.S.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 3, 2023

Image: Twenty-three Lafayette College department heads and program chairs say there are serious issues with governance at the college, according to “points of concern” four of them shared with the president and provost. ” “I am one of many pretenure faculty who are leaving the college,” Bell said.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

With the practice of direct admissions, colleges proactively reach out to high school students with a letter of acceptance. Personally, I view direct admissions as a game changer, especially for those students who do not see themselves as college material and their families. ” This second quote is particularly heartbreaking.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 23, 2022

Blog: Higher Ed Policy In conversation with Erika Giampietro, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College. I am the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College. You come to Early College work from the K-12 world. These conditions exist for Early College.

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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. Johnson, Clayton said.

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