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It’s Time for Higher Education Leadership to Embrace 'Good Trouble’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But can higher education leadership muster the political will to stand firm for equity? Institutional Responsibility and Moral Leadership Legislative setbacks to equity beckon colleges and universities to take bold and creative strategies to reaffirm their commitment to equitable access to resources and opportunities in education.

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The Power of Storytelling: Women Shaping Leadership and Change

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In a world increasingly aware of the value of diversity, the role of women in leadership is more critical and undervalued than ever. It connects us on a human level, fosters empathy, and confronts biases. Why We Need Women in Leadership The benefits of gender-diverse leadership are unequivocal.

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Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training

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Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the learning platform.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Under her leadership, the institution has seen dramatic increases in diverse student enrollment, with Hispanic student enrollment growing by 232%, Native American student enrollment by 71%, and Black student enrollment by 75%. The university has achieved record retention rates and a 61% increase in four-year graduation rates. "She

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In order to enact human values, we have to start with ourselves. The conference theme this year is humanizing higher education, and hundreds of scholars from across the country gathered here to share their research, resources, and make connections. These values run contrary to systemic oppression.

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Cultivating Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders: The H.E.L.F. Foundation Effect

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) And to make sure that they’re around for perpetuity, we have to ensure that there is strong and capable leadership.” From the inception, there was more interest in the leadership program than the organizers could handle. “We When Dr. Herman J.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Service to humanity is the hallmark of philosophy, and in many ways, it shaped who I am and what I'm about in my day to day. Through his leadership, he is empowering educators, policymakers, and community leaders to reimagine what is possible with South Carolina in mind, Jackson said. With a budget of approximately $1.8 Jerlando F.L.