Wonkhe

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Fiona Lennoxsmith introduces Advance HEs new leadership framework for the sector Fiona Lennoxsmith introduces Advance HEs new leadership framework for the sector

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.

Professional Development 111

Professional Development Faculty Arts And Sciences Policy 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.

Professional Development 94

Professional Development Faculty Arts And Sciences Policy 94

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed within the North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) College of Education, held its tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, featuring Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC). For me, love and leadership are synonymous.

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Community College Leadership Professional Development Faculty 124

Liaison International

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

GEM leaders need multifaceted strategies, including refined hiring practices, professional development, and technology adoption, to stabilize and support their teams. Without stable leadership and a consistent team, achieving enrollment targets becomes even more difficult.

Higher Education 93

Higher Education Education Professional Development Technology 93

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2023

The United Negro College Fund will host its 13th annual UNCF Student Leadership Conference (SLC), welcoming undergraduate students to the D.C area for professional development. Taliah Givens The event – hosted by Wells Fargo and supported by other corporate and foundation sponsors – will take place May 31-Jun.

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Leadership Professional Development Students Recruitment 111

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This backdrop was on the minds of panelists in preparation for their presentation, entitled, A State of Affairs: The Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees, which convened at the recent Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT, 2024) Leadership Congress in Seattle, WA. Political affiliation has little or no impact.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) Summer Residential Program offered by the University of Michigan (U-M) and Washington University in St. Coleman has engaged in about a dozen professional development leadership programs. It also started] because of folks who were coming to us one-on-one.

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Leadership Institution Provost Professional Development 124

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This shift acknowledges the need for DEIB leadership to be embedded across all levels of the organization, rather than concentrated in a single role (Sernak, 2021). This shift reflects a broader understanding that diversity leadership must be a collective effort, integrated across all levels of the institution (Nicotera et al.,

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Inclusivity Higher Education Equity Education 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced its selection of 36 higher education professionals for the inaugural cohort of its Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI). DCLI provides professional development to help department chairs cultivate critical skills to overcome common challenges.

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Leadership Department Institution Professional Development 114

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers. Dr. Belinda Campos UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways (UCPPP) – it is receiving funding from a five-year, $3.6

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Professional Development Medical School Students Advise 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

in educational leadership. In 2018, she became involved with AABHEs Leadership and Mentoring Institute, an experience that she describes as the best professional development that Ive ever experienced in 20 plus years of higher education. It wasnt a role she was chasing, but an opportunity she welcomed.

Empower 119

Empower Provost Medical School Leadership 119

Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

Institutions should actively promote respect, professionalism, and mentorship while discouraging competitive or exclusionary behaviors. Faculty development programs that focus on conflict resolution, communication skills, and leadership training can help create a more supportive work environment. References Clark, C.

Higher Education 91

Higher Education Education Academia Environment 91

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success. It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success.

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Leadership Community College Facilities Higher Education 126

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 10, 2024

The diversity of the educator leadership workforce has not kept pace with the growing diversity of our classrooms, and this presents an array of challenges, including a lack of representation. Under President Wood-Garnett's leadership, I am excited to see how this organization and network will continue to expand in the upcoming years."

Education Leadership 105

Education Leadership Leadership Education Professional Development 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

While efforts are aplenty to help community colleges adopt discrete strategies that research shows to be effective, not enough is being done to find and develop leaders who can ensure that needed institution-wide change is implemented. Why should new reform efforts focus on leadership? Yet, we cannot keep up with demand.

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Community College Leadership Equity College 130

Faculty Focus

APRIL 28, 2024

Keeping this in mind, the PhD in Education, Leadership, and Organization (ELO) at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) faculty wanted to offer a global experience to students that supported their individual needs and leadership goals. Hence, the Disney Institute of Leadership became a great opportunity for our students.

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Leadership Institution Education Leadership Organization 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 28, 2024

Keeping this in mind, the PhD in Education, Leadership, and Organization (ELO) at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) faculty wanted to offer a global experience to students that supported their individual needs and leadership goals. Hence, the Disney Institute of Leadership became a great opportunity for our students.

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Leadership Institution Education Leadership Organization 108

Kortext University Leaders' Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Things are looking up… There have been positive trends and progress in promoting women’s leadership in higher education in recent years. There is still a fair amount of work to be done. Women are underrepresented in senior leadership positions across all disciplines, with only 28.4% But we’re not there yet.

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Leadership Higher Education Education Advocate 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

Administrators must recognize that professional development programs should not solely focus on pedagogical techniques but also on the importance of relational skills. Providing opportunities for professional development in relational practices can improve student engagement and retention.

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Retention Community College Professional Development Faculty 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 8, 2023

A joint effort between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University focused on male students of color will host a two-day convening for the 10th annual Texas Male Student Leadership Summit.

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Leadership Professional Development Students Degree 98

Leaders Building Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2023

Recently I was in a conversation with a group of school leaders and they were sharing how expensive a professional development quote was for their staff. What they don’t realize is that leadership evolves daily, not just in a day. This is a common problem in the field of education. Schools will not invest in their people.

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Leadership Professional Development Schooling Education 98

HEPI

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

It is the tenth in our series on leadership in partnership with the National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE). Support for staff can take many forms, from bursaries towards continuing professional development activity to signposting employee assistance programmes.

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Leadership Higher Education Education Inclusivity 92

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

the college’s vice provost for Lifelong Learning and Professional Development and Dean of Graduate Studies, served as the immediate interim president following the June 4 resignation of Dr. Gregory J. His leadership has been invaluable in maintaining the continuity and integrity of our institution.” Dr. Walter M.

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Continuous Learning Institute

AUGUST 17, 2023

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn about leadership to support the student success & equity work. We were really focused on professional development and learning and elevating practitioner and leadership mindsets where it needed to be to do the work. Scroll down to access the transcript.) Be there for your people.

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Education Leadership Leadership Education Equity 92

The PIE News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Agents with these certifications will earn bonus points in the rankings, encouraging them to pursue professional development while emphasising that consistent quality and transparency are paramount.

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Recruitment Empower Professional Development Technology 110

Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 25, 2025

Through a dynamic partnership with global business management consulting and accounting firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young), the State University of New York at Albany (UAlbany) is equipping students with critical skills and real-world experience in cybersecurity, business, and professional development.

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Computer Science Professional Development Scholarship Leadership 52

HEPI

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

. ‘ Leaders shared examples of good practice around how universities are working in partnership with students to understand how they are using GenAI, as well as their concerns and what faculty and leadership need to know to encourage greater clarity and consistency.

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Policy Public Affairs Technology Professional Development 121

Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 20, 2023

As a current MBA student at The George Washington University (GW) School of Business, she serves as MBA Association president and is a fellow with the Forté Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to women’s professional development and education. GW School of Business institutes many of these initiatives.

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Leadership Schooling Professional Development Equity 76

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Title V allows us to meet academic needs in really wonderful ways with tutoring and professional development for faculty, but our students have a lot of other needs and we’re seeing that more and more,” said Fabrizio. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. …

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Higher Education Students Education Professional Development 131

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

Audrey Jaeger, professor of community college education at North Carolina State University and director of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. Jaeger and Colclough both work at the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed at North Carolina State University. Dr. Monique B.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Our professional science masters (PSM) in biotechnology degree is designed for working professionals, offering primarily online and evening courses that emphasize applied learning and professional development. A required industry internship ensures graduates enter the biotech workforce with real world experience.

Arts And Sciences 54

Arts And Sciences Scholarship Leadership Guidance 54

ACPA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

During his presidency, professional development access and opportunity was the core of his direction for the Association. His additional volunteer leadership roles in ACPA included service on the Ethics Committee and chair of the Affirmative Action Committee from 1993-1997.

Professional Development 52

Professional Development Institution Dean Of Students Model 52

Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To meet the growing demand, many are developing distinctive degrees, certificates, and other programs that help graduate students, faculty, and workforce professionals develop the required skills. DEI-focused degree programs like those at UK serve as pathways to chief diversity officer (CDO) and other DEI leadership roles.

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Leadership Degree Inclusivity Academia 81

ACPA

MARCH 20, 2025

While it may take a village to raise a child, we must also consider the village it takes to support professional staff and faculty in higher education, particularly when it comes to Other Mothers. What other professional development models might help Other Mothers in higher education? One such anchor is mentorship.

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