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A Legacy of Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That decision would prove pivotal, setting him on a trajectory that would span nearly five decades in community college leadership. At just 24, he became a dean of students, followed by a vice president position at 29, and a college presidency before turning 40. Bumphus’s leadership was particularly tested during crises.

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Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"Her lived experiences align with those of many FLC students, and her leadership, vision, and dedication to reconciliation and student success make her an outstanding choice to guide the college into its next chapter." Shotton currently serves as FLC's inaugural Vice President for Diversity Affairs and Acting Dean of Students.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rallying The Community After their conversation with Curry, the student leaders called on their community at Compton College for support. Under Currys leadership, their efforts grew into a larger task force committed to addressing housing, food, and basic needs for the student body. This was not just about providing resources.

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Utilizing Student Satisfaction Data: Three Campuses Share Their Stories

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It is therefore imperative to ensure that students know that the results are being actively used to address their areas of concern. The email invitation comes from the Dean of Students (as opposed to Office of Institutional Research) and our faculty and advisors also share the survey link with their students.

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The Architect of Change 

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DeQuan Smith-Murry As the Morehouse School of Medicine seeks to expand its reach by establishing regional campuses throughout the nation, providing effective and efficient student services will be paramount to its success. That job falls to Dr. DeQuan Smith-Murry, assistant dean of student affairs at Morehouse’s medical school.

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Sonia De La Torre

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

De La Torre most recently served as Dean of Student Equity at Long Beach City College. She previously served as the Associate Dean of Student Support Services and Director of Student Success and Support Services at Long Beach City College.

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President moves: Two state flagship university now have leaders

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At 40 years old, Elnahal has already served a number of prolific leadership positions in health administration. He previously served as the dean of students at Catawba and Barton College, also located in North Carolina. Jared Tice – Capital University (Ohio) Capital University has selected Jared Tice as its next president.