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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

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A unique aspect of the program pairs each fellow with a Howard student, creating mentorship opportunities while advancing research goals. The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. Dr. Ibram X.

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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students

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Elisabeth Lackner, director of institutional research at Queensborough Community College (QCC) in New York City, said the report reflects what QCC students experience. “We Also, asking faculty and staff what they need to help them feel informed about how to identify and address student issues.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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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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2022 Delphi Award Winners Share Practices to Support Part-Time Faculty

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Carolyn Terry The annual Delphi Award – sponsored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the University of Southern California’s Pullias Center for Higher Education – commends and rewards schools giving support to non-tenure-track, contingent and/or adjunct faculty, according to its website.

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

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But for Dr. Jason Garvey, executive director of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment and professor of education at UVM, going above and beyond is characteristic for Williams.

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Dr. Lynn Akey Appointed Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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Other roles Akey has served in at the school since her arrival in 2000 include associate vice president for institutional research, strategy, and effectiveness; assistant vice president for institutional research, planning, and assessment; director of institutional research, planning, and assessment; assistant to the vice president for student affairs; (..)

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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"I am deeply honored to be named the next president of Boston College, a university that I love and have served for the past 22 years," said Butler, who will take the helm of a Carnegie Institute Research 1 university with nine schools and colleges, drawing students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.