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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This trend is present in higher education, as well – Black and American Indian student course success and persistence rates within the California Community College system are the lowest of all ethnic groups in nearly every category measured by the system’s Chancellor’s Office.

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Kemp Re-Elected Southern Regional Education Board Chair

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kemp has been re-elected to a second, one-year term as chair of the Southern Regional Education Board. The efforts across Southern states to educate students, develop our workforce, and equip them for the jobs of today and tomorrow have significantly contributed to the South now leading the North in GDP growth,” said Kemp. “The

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Empowering Student Success: Fostering Holistic Growth in Higher Education

Symplicity

Higher education faces a critical challenge in fostering not just academic success but also supporting students' personal development, resilience, and readiness for life beyond the classroom.

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Learning Assistantships

The Scholarly Teacher

The open access nature of community colleges and the varying levels of academic preparedness of their students require programs and courses that provide remediation and support in foundational skills for nearly two- thirds of students (Chen et al., Department of Education. Education and identity. References Chen, X.,

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For generations, STEM education has remained an integral approach to learning and development, helping students develop the critical thinking tools that are vital to an ever-evolving world. Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe.

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Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Black Men in Reclaiming Masculinity and Equity in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While manhood is not defined as a monolith, onboarding descriptions, presentations, and further educational sources need to document an increased variety of manhood and leadership examples to more accurately reflect that of the entering classes of students. Dr. Harrison P.

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WHITNEY MCDOWELL-ROBINSON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Whitney McDowell-Robison Whitney McDowell-Robison has been appointed vice president for student development and engagement at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. in urban higher education, both from Jackson State University in Mississippi.