Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 5, 2024
Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the learning platform.
ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
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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Report: HBCU Humanities Programs Show Resilience Amid National Decline
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences offers promising insights into the state of humanities programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), even as humanities degree completions decline across the nation. I can’t begin to stress how important the humanities are to liberation and freedom.”
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Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership
UIA (University Innovation Alliance)
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership. Higher Ed Leadership. When President LeBlanc began his first higher ed leadership position in 1996, the year of the dotcom boom, he saw a role for digital technology at Vermont's small, struggling Marlboro College. Learning Leadership the Hard Way. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:00.
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The arts and humanities: rejecting the zero-sum game
HEPI
JUNE 20, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Angeliki Lymberopoulou , Senior Lecturer in Art History and Employability lead for the School of Arts and Humanities at the Open University , and Richard Marsden, Senior Lecturer in History and formerly Director of Teaching for the School of Arts and Humanities at the Open University.
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Leading the Revolution: The Crucial Role of HBCUs in Steering AI Leadership
WCET Frontiers
JULY 25, 2024
The resulting report, “Leading the Revolution: The Crucial Role of HBCUs in Steering AI Leadership,” argues that HBCUs must center artificial intelligence in their curriculum and research to play a critical role in shaping artificial intelligence and assuring that it benefits all of society.
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Leadership Potential
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 5, 2023
Ajene Wilcoxson, Pipeline2Possibilities Program for the California Community College system “I can easily see Dom Turner being a college president one day,” said Dr. Frimpomaa Ampaw, chair of the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy in the School of Education and Urban Studies at Morgan State University. “I
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind Debunked: Humanizing Asynchronous Online Courses Using an Inclusive Survey
Faculty Focus
JUNE 18, 2024
Having taught students in brick-and-mortar classrooms for most of my 23-year tenure in education, I had grown accustomed to witnessing the positive impact human connection can have on the life trajectory of my community college students. Therefore, we must take intentional steps to humanize our asynchronous online classrooms.
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind Debunked: Humanizing Asynchronous Online Courses Using an Inclusive Survey
Faculty Focus
JUNE 18, 2024
Having taught students in brick-and-mortar classrooms for most of my 23-year tenure in education, I had grown accustomed to witnessing the positive impact human connection can have on the life trajectory of my community college students. Therefore, we must take intentional steps to humanize our asynchronous online classrooms.
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Cultivating Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders: The H.E.L.F. Foundation Effect
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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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University of Utah Prison Education Project Admits First Cohort
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
Erin Castro, the associate dean and associate professor who co-founded the initiative with 12 undergraduate honors students in 2016.
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United States Leads in Stanford HAI Global AI Ranking
Campus Technology
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
A new ranking tool from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) AI Index puts the United States in the No. 1 spot for global AI leadership.
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The 6 trends shaping the online business education landscape in 2025
University Business
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Leadership skills are essential in the AI era As AI evolves, soft skills like leadership and team management are vital. Machines can’t replicate human intuition, charisma, or relationship-building. Developing leadership skills is key because generative AI tools cannot lead people.”
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JOHN E. SMITH JR.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership & supervision from the University of Houston, a master’s in human services from Springfield College, and a Ed. in professional leadership from the University of Houston. has been named chief of staff at Saint Augustine’s University.
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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Members of the 2024 cohort were selected for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their communities. They represent 23 states and 11 countries in disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.
JOHN E. SMITH JR.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervision and a doctorate in professional leadership from the University of Houston as well as a master’s in human services from Springfield College in Massachusetts. has been appointed chief of staff at St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho Appointed Vice Provost for University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2023
He is currently at Texas A&M University, where he is senior associate dean for faculty affairs; professor of educational administration and human resource development; and co-director of the school’s Educational Leadership Research Center. “As
Universal Write Publications Marks 20-Year Milestone
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Without Ayo Sekai’s vision and leadership, the world’s readers would miss essential content for the future of human civilization.” “UWP represents the growth of a vital aspect of the publishing industry — African diaspora voices,” said Greason.
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Despite Increased Visibility, Asian Americans Continue to Face Barriers in Academia
Insight Into Diversity
JANUARY 2, 2024
Nicholas Hartlep, PhD “Some Asian Americans have been catapulted into pretty visible leadership roles. Endo’s experience highlights a broader pattern within academic institutions, where the path to leadership is often unevenly paved. This article was published in our January/February 2024 issue.
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LEAD Fund Mourns Passing of DEI Leader
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 3, 2024
Members of the Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity ( LEAD Fund) are mourning the death of their board chair, Dr. Christopher A. Metzler was a graduate of Columbia University in New York, in international human rights, and a graduate of the University of Oxford in England, in human rights law. Dr. Christopher A.
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N.C. A&T Celebrates 64th Anniversary of A&T Four’s Historic Sit-In
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 24, 2024
A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir and a presentation of the Human Rights Medal, the university’s highest honor for contributions to civil rights, civil liberties and/or human rights, to an honoree whose name will be revealed at the event. The program will feature song selections by the N.C. Past honorees include the late U.S.
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Zamani-Gallaher Appointed Dean of School of Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 8, 2024
“The school’s mission-vision aligns with my work as a scholar and leader, and I believe the school is poised to reach new heights in the areas of K-12 and higher education, human development, exercise, health, and wellness.” in educational organization and leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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On advancing international education: how SIOs can lead the charge
The PIE News
JANUARY 31, 2024
In order to advance international education, Senior International Officers (SIOs) and other thought leaders should pursue leadership that is grounded in intentional collaborations. Collaborative leadership provides a platform for increasing opportunities and expanding meaningful participation.
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KRISTINA LONDY
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Londy holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a master’s in educational leadership and administration from California State University, Fullerton.
East Tennessee State Professor Wins Social Science Scholar Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Hicks is a tenured full professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at East Tennessee State University, where he has served as a dean for the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. in counseling and counselor education and higher education from North Carolina State University.
An Advocate for Others
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2024
After over a decade of leadership at the helm of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), Dr. Edward Leach is retiring as executive director. Dr. Edward Leach NISOD offers professional development for community and technical college staff, faculty, and leadership. He’s just a good human being.”
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Former K-12 Teacher Voted AERA President-Elect
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 1, 2024
Winn has been elected to a leadership post at the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Winn is the Chancellor’s Leadership Professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Davis. She has been an active member of AERA since 2000.
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UPitt Dean Works to Advance Equity in Policy, Practice
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 5, 2023
“To advance equitable policies that are grounded in education is to understand the full humanity of people,” she said. “It Dr. Valerie Kinloch Kinloch does the work in her leadership role as the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of University of Pittsburgh’s (UPitt) School of Education, a position she has held since July 2017.
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Dr. Agenia Walker Clark Appointed President of Fisk University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Previously, Clark was CEO for the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; vice president of human resources at the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation; senior director of human resources at Vanderbilt University; and manager of government relations at Nortel Networks. “To Clark holds a B.S.
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear North Carolina State Professor’s Case
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 23, 2024
program in the department of leadership, policy and human development in response to controversial past statements. Stephen Porter, a professor of higher education, alleged that university administrators violated his First Amendment rights by removing him from a Ph.D.
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Jackson State Faculty Member Elected National President of Association of Teacher Educator
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 22, 2024
She is a tenured associate professor and coordinator of the doctoral program of educational leadership for the College of Education and Human Development at Jackson State University (JSU). in educational leadership and administration from JSU. Wallace currently serves as ATE’s first vice president.
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Jones Cultivates Inaugural Role in Faculty Development at Brown
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The author of Medicine and Ethics in Black Women’s Speculative Fiction (2015), her interdisciplinary research in the field of the medical humanities engages literary, historical, philosophical, and ethical explorations of black women’s health and medicine.
Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. Despite all the talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the highest echelons in the Academy remain white and male.
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Social Justice Finds New Home in Community Colleges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 22, 2023
degree in Human Services, Social Justice Advocacy. “We We provide an education for a diverse group of people, and many of them are part of groups that have been experiencing social injustices,” said Dr. Denise Rossilli, an associate professor and coordinator of the human services program at HCCC. “We HCCC is not alone.
Paul LeBlanc Wants Higher Ed to Put Students First
MindMax
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Dr. LeBlanc emphasizes the importance of putting students at the heart of all institutional decisions, reflecting on how his own experience as a student shaped his leadership. In a conversation with MindMax’s Lee Maxey, Paul LeBlanc, former president of Southern New Hampshire University, shares his transformative approach to higher education.
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Scholars Respond to the Death of a University Administrator
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 17, 2024
I requested to be removed under your leadership and from (the president’s advisory council) as this was causing significant attacks. Sherman Bonds, president of Lincoln’s National Alumni Association, wrote to Victor Pasley, president of Lincoln’s Board of Curators, asking for a change in leadership.
Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 28, 2023
With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice. Talent identification: A thorough evaluation of potential candidates is crucial.
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Survey: Pay Equity Lags for Higher Ed Administrators
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Though the number of women in higher education leadership roles has increased since 2002, pay equity hasn’t kept pace, according to the Administrators in Higher Education Survey released Tuesday by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.
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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 16, 2024
Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. Rodriguez said he hopes to learn more about these written responses, particularly as they relate to leadership positions both in academia and the industry.
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JOHNNY SMITH
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, as well as a master’s in education, an Ed.S., and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
Providing Students a Holistic and Supportive Experience
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
This leadership position enables her to further her commitment to inclusive excellence. Rios-Ellis previously held leadership roles at two other California State University institutions, Long Beach and Monterey Bay. At the latter, she was the founding dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services.
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Mellon Foundation to Award Over $5 Million to Expand Prison Education Programs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2023
Jessica Hicklin The organization seeks to support prison education programs that promote perspectives and leadership of those who have experienced the prison system and that help out overlooked populations and regions. Postsecondary educational programs in prisons have been shown to be beneficial to families and communities.
Algorithmic Bias Continues to Negatively Impact Minoritized Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 15, 2024
Dr. Denisa Gándara, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of the study. Another solution, Anahideh said, could be the inclusion of a human perspective in the mix, someone who analyzes the returns of an algorithm specifically for indicators of bias. It becomes biased.”
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Dr. Claudine Gay’s Resignation from the Harvard Presidency Possibly Saved Her Life
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2024
The mix of baseless attacks on her leadership, integrity, and qualifications, combined with labeling her as an affirmative action hire signaled the beginning of the end. Further, she had been subjected to accusations of plagiarism, which she was diligently working to address.
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