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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nicole Pulliam In my first year as a faculty member, I was the shiny new object. I have deeply enjoyed my students, the camaraderie of my colleagues, and the privileges afforded to faculty. As a coach, trainer, and speaker, Ive heard this story repeated across industries. In many ways, my institution has been good to me.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We are attracting talent who see Coppin as a place where they can reach their educational goals is very humbling for me and my faculty and staff. Were seeing more students select Coppin as their university of choice, says Jenkins, an Army veteran who led West Virginia State University from 2016 until he took the helm of Coppin in 2020.

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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of our community colleges to serve as hubs for regional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that convene high school educators, community college faculty, and representatives from local employers and workforce agencies,” Dr. Karen Stout says in the award notification. Why healthcare?

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Unleashing Economic Opportunity: Honoring the Legacy of the March on Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bright By assisting with putting the following seven measures in place, colleges and universities can help to open pathways to entrepreneurship, accelerate workforce participation in emerging industries, and advance economic opportunity: 1.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. They’re on a journey.

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National University Students Given Access to Work-Based Learning Via Online Platform

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mark Milliron The partnership, in the form of a pilot program which kicked off in 2021, has allowed NU faculty to use Riipen’s online platform to source employers willing to offer work experience and project opportunities to students and add these projects into their curricula. NU is one of over 430 postsecondary institutions in U.S.

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Help Wanted

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smith says Claflin nursing faculty have gone above and beyond to offer psychosocial support to the students. She credits the faculty for creating an environment where students feel safe discussing their concerns while continuing their education with sustained quality. MacNeil School of Nursing.