Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

How Community College Alumni View the Value of Higher Ed Sara Weissman Wed, 09/06/2023 - 03:00 AM Report finds fewer than half of community college alumni believe their degree helped advance their career. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A group of alumni and community members gathered last week to protest a $7 million loan agreement between Saint Augustine’s University and a local venture capital firm, WUNC, a North Carolina public radio station, reported.

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University Business

JANUARY 3, 2024

Colleges are always looking for new ways to increase their alumni’s enthusiasm to give back in a variety of different ways. News & World Report found with the highest number of alumni opting to donate, the average donation rate tripled the national average. It can be challenging to conjure big bucks from any alumni.

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AUGUST 13, 2024

She not only wants to invite alumni back to campus to give and serve, but to also engage alumni in the communities where they live and work. During her inaugural address to JCSU, Kinloch announced her newest initiative, Presidential Alumni Ambassadors. “I So, I’ve extended it, and this fall.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Clark Atlanta University is ending its agreement with the current alumni association, according to a university announcement Thursday.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Lincoln University, a historically Black institution in Missouri, has carried through on a threat to end its formal relationship with its national alumni association, according to an announcement Thursday.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

9, Dr. 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. As the alumni association, we want to assure the students have the things that they need as best we can," he said.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Paula Polglase Paula Polglase has been named director of the Office of Alumni Relations at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She served as executive director of the JMU Alumni Association.

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College for Creative Study

MAY 10, 2024

James, College for Creative Studies’ 2024 Distinguished Alumni, has had a big impact on the art world — and not just because of the size of her artwork. “I She was chosen after a selection committee of CCS students, alumni, staff and faculty leadership completed a monthslong process of accepting and renewing nominations. CCS did that.”

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

16-19 to bring together students, faculty, HBCU community leaders, funding experts, sponsors, alumni, and UNCF-member institutions. It is being held in conjunction with the anniversary celebrations of the 76th National Alumni Council (NAC) and the 64th National Pre-alumni Council. “If

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Shareese Williams Shareese Williams has been appointed interim director of alumni affairs at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU). She served as senior admissions counselor in the SAU Office of Admissions.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I relish the opportunity to collaborate with Paine College's trustees, administrators, alumni, students, faculty, stakeholders, and civic and business leaders to realize our vision for higher education excellence."

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

He served as the associate vice chancellor of student, alumni, and constituent engagement at Elizabeth City State University. Kevin Wade Kevin Wade has been named vice chancellor for student affairs at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Lauren Obersteadt Lauren Obersteadt has been appointed assistant vice chancellor for alumni engagement and annual giving at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Obersteadt served as executive director of alumni relations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Vanderbilt University.

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JUNE 21, 2024

The survey connected with over 2,000 of the programs’ alumni to assess their post-graduation trajectories and found that, despite the majority earning more after graduation than their parents combined, 96% said they felt a level of anxiety regarding their immigration status.

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College for Creative Study

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is thrilled to announce Darcel Deneau, ‘02 Fine Arts, as the new President of the CCS Alumni Council. Her appointment promises to foster growth and innovation within the Council, aiming to elevate alumni engagement across the CCS art and design community.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 17, 2023

Highly selective schools with a very high volume of applications—including the Ivy League universities—never schedule an on-campus interviews, but will offer alumni interviews to those who have completed their applications. Alumni : Selective colleges may offer alumni interviews to applicants after they have submitted their applications.

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MAY 20, 2024

Pointer as been appointed director of alumni affairs and engagement at South Carolina State University. Evangeline R. Pointer Evangeline R. She served as associate vice president/strategy and planning consultant for the chief operations officer on the Strategic Programs and Enterprise Change Management Team at Wells Fargo.

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JUNE 6, 2024

NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building on our rich traditions and ensuring that our students, faculty, staff and alumni have the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed,” she said. “I I can’t wait to engage with all the possibilities that Durham has to offer.”

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AUGUST 9, 2024

HBCU Scholars engage in a series of workshops, leadership development programs, and networking events with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and alumni of the program.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the fall of 2018, I was a student organizer for affirmative action and one of eight alumni who took the federal witness stand in the lawsuit Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), Inc. Students and alumni fought to voice the importance of race-conscious policies, campus diversity, and solidarity among communities of color.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Hillary Folsom Hillary Folsom has been appointed director of advancement and alumni relations at Gadsden State Community College. She served as financial director of, and marketing liaison for, Interfaith Ministries, a regional nonprofit organization focused on the homeless and unsuitably housed.

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JUNE 7, 2023

This comes after the Tougaloo Alumni Coalition – not directly associated with the Tougaloo Alumni Association – started a petition to remove Walters earlier this year, citing concerns such as declining student enrollment, loss of faculty and staff, vacant key positions, and questionable fiscal issues. Dr. Carmen J.

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JULY 26, 2024

Sorrell “The impact of this gift on our institution and our students, staff, faculty, and alumni cannot be overstated,” said Paul Quinn President Dr. Michael J. Paul Quinn College has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. Dr. Michael J.

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APRIL 15, 2024

“The Reginaldo Howard Leadership Program will honor Reggie Howard’s legacy by supporting Black academic excellence, intellectual community and leadership on campus through an intentionally designed series of engagement opportunities,” wrote Dr. Candis Watts Smith, vice provost for undergraduate education, in an email to Reggie Scholars and alumni. (..)

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

California has banned legacy admissions, making it illegal for public and private universities in the state to consider an applicant’s relationship to alumni or donors when deciding whether to admit them. California’s law, which will take effect Sept.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The college received the Network Legend Award and the Leah Meyer Austin Alumni Award, its second such distinction since 2022. To now be recognized again this year with an LMA Alumni Award as well as a Network Legend Award is beyond incredible,” said Murdaugh. “It 19-22, in Orlando, Florida.

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JULY 2, 2024

Crystal Churchwell Evans Crystal Churchwell Evans has been named vice president of development and alumni affairs at Fisk University. She served as director of development for Frist Art Museum. Evans is a graduate of Wellesley College and Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Marcia Pecot Marcia Pecot has been appointed director of alumni relations at Xavier University in New Orleans. She held positions at the Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University. Pecot holds a master’s from Georgia State University and a doctorate in education from Northeastern University in Boston.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Nevertheless, giving from individuals still far outweighs the other sources and strengthens the case for our institutions to remain laser-focused on individuals who know our case (our alumni and friends); individuals who have always supported our case (legacy donors); and now, individuals who, because of varying societal circumstances (e.g.,

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Since its inception in the fall of 2009, more than 15,400 students have benefited from Opportunity Vanderbilt, and over 19,750 university alumni, parents, and friends have contributed more than $565 million in gifts toward the program’s endowment support. For families with an income of more than $200,000, the median annual award is $39,940.

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JUNE 26, 2024

I know working with our students, staff, alumni and fellow board members, this next chapter will cement TSU's legacy of excellence.” “His proven leadership in strategically addressing complex issues, while developing innovative paths forward will further lead the University during this transition,” said Winton. “I

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JULY 6, 2023

“I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with the board of trustees, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders to bring this historic college back to prominence,” Rey said. “We

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JUNE 23, 2024

Dr. James Martin II “Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are on an incredible ascent, having accomplished so much in recent years,” said Martin, who succeeds retiring Dr. Harold Martin Sr., effective Aug.

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JUNE 20, 2023

The INTO Community also serves as an expansive INTO Alumni network where teachers, staff, student ambassadors, current students and alumni can interact, build and nurture relationships in one single platform. This is a win-win solution."

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APRIL 21, 2023

Ashtin Lizanich Ashtin Lizanich has been appointed director of alumni relations for the College of Science at Clemson University. Lizanich served as director of alumni relations for Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Presbyterian College.

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University Business

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The research details the evolving purpose and mission of educational institutions and their library spaces driven primarily by the changing needs and experiences of students, educators, and alumni.

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