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Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed Wair, Dies at the Age of 83

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wair earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1964, a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Sothern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIEU) in 1970 and an administrative certificate in education from the university in 1972.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That philosophy, and his dedication to achieving his goals, inspired Dr. Katrice Albert, a veteran higher education administrator, to ask him to consider joining her where she serves as vice president of community relations at UK. If you’re not ready to disrupt it, you’re not ready to do it.”

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Rápalo Appointed to Top Post at Rockland Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rápalo is an ideal fit for Rockland Community College,” said Martin Wortendyke, chair of the RCC Board of Trustees. “We Rápalo is a National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) fellow and board member. in higher education/higher education administration from Nova Southeastern University; an MBA from Syracuse University; an M.A.

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Striving for Digital Equity in Education

The Scholarly Teacher

2). One of the requirements of the equity of needs is to engage in community outreach with underfunded communities to understand their unique technology needs and co-create strategies and solutions between town and gown.

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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Conway-Turner, who will retire at the end of this academic year after nine years as president of Buffalo State, has had a stellar 43-year career as a faculty member and administrator. In addition, her administration has advanced civic engagement across campus with co-curricular activities and service learning.

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Transparency for Parents (and Staff): The Importance of Technology in Charter School Enrollment and Lottery Processes

Parchment

The adoption of technology within educational environments has revolutionized processes for both administrators and families. For many charter schools, manual or outdated enrollment and lottery processes result in inefficiencies, errors, and frustration for administrators and families alike.

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Can Higher Education Do Good with Decommissioned Devices?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

University administrators are well aware of the potential pitfalls of community outreach, whether political, financial or cultural. It’s not always easy, however. Colleges are often a wealth of information, but the amount of sharing…