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First African American Dean Blazes Trail for Northwestern Music

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The dean of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music was the first woman in the role and first African American dean at the university in general. Montgomery, who joined Northwestern in 2003, said she was also the first African American dean at the University of Kansas, serving in its School of Fine Arts. “I

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McBride Appointed to Lead Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity at WashU

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He is a founding co-editor of “The New Black Studies” series at the University of Illinois Press. He is also a founding co-director of the Academic Leadership Institute, a partnership between Washington University and the University of Michigan that supports the development of academic leaders committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.

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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

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The Act created a new Regulator, the Office for Students, stating that the Regulator must have regard to the need to protect the institutional autonomy of English higher education providers. The institutional autonomy of higher education providers gives them control of the drafting of their internal legislation.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

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Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. Vincent, president of Talladega College, a historically Black institution in Alabama.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

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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. It is a proactive strategy that ensures a seamless transition of leadership positions when key personnel, such as presidents, depart.

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HEED Schools Prioritize Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Employees

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Black and Latino faculty were severely underrepresented at a majority of public, four-year institutions, despite research that overwhelmingly shows students who identify as Black and Latino are more likely to graduate when they have faculty members who look like them and serve as mentors and role models. In 2021, approximately 1.5

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Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

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He spoke with us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast about his leadership style, expectations he's faced, lessons he's learning from the experience, and how future administrators might best prepare for this kind of leadership. Another suggestion is understanding the whole dynamics of the institution. I think it's very valuable.