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Cruzado Wins 2024 Council of Fellows Mentor Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Montana State University President Dr. Waded Cruzado has been named winner of the American Council on Education’s 2024 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award. They are all remarkable people and I cherish the time we shared on this pursuit that is higher education.”

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The Glass Cliff in Higher Education—Challenges Faced by Women University Presidents: Changing Higher Ed podcast 245 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Lori Varlotta

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In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm speaks welcomes Dr. Lori Varlotta, former president of Hiram College and California Lutheran University and current Distinguished Professor of Higher Education Leadership at Cal Lutheran back to the show.

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Pollard to Receive Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy Vanguard Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pollard Oakwood University President Dr. Leslie N. Yancy Vanguard Award, bestowed upon HBCU presidents who demonstrate steady and transformative leadership. “It The award, presented by the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.), Pollard has been named the recipient of the Dr. Dorothy C.

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AASCU Selects 29 Participants for 2023 Millennium Leadership Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mildred García MLI – launched in 1999 – is a leadership development program that aims to equip higher ed leaders from traditionally underrepresented communities with skills and networks to become college presidents. Now, more than ever, the way MLI prepares presidents and chancellors matters.”

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Book Review: The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact is an excellent book that answers the question, what does it take to succeed as a Black professional in higher education leadership?

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Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor at Howard University. Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Dr. Shawn M.

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The Future of Black Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when higher education is facing enormous challenges, including attracting and retaining good leaders, Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider — a retired university president — has given us much to reflect upon in his newly published memoir titled, Confessions of a Black Academic (McFarland & Company, Inc.).