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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men. The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results.

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Alvin Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He also serves as a faculty member, teaching courses such as legal research, statutory analysis, alternate dispute resolution, and legal negotiations. Throughout his career, Washington has held community-focused roles, demonstrating expertise in insurance and civil rights. Washington received his B.S.

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NC State Alumnus Kevin Howell Named University's 15th Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I am confident that he will strengthen NC State's role as a frontier research university, keeping North Carolina competitive in the most important fields of our future." "Kevin Howell is a born leader with a long record of service to North Carolina, the UNC System and NC State University," Hans said.

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Dartmouth Launches Fellowship Program for STEM Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

program, she worked with researchers who were studying why people making 300-400% of the federal poverty level were not signing up for Obamacare. Akré raised her hand and described some of the decisions that people in that position have to make—like whether to pay for insurance or whether to pay for gasoline or a cell phone bill.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Increase Investments in Research and Development: Colleges and universities have a crucial role in advancing economic opportunity by increasing investments in research and development. Through cutting-edge research, faculty and students can work collaboratively with industry partners to develop pioneering technologies and solutions.

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Strikes and unions: Graduate students marshal their forces nationwide

University Business

He believes that graduate students have increasingly assumed the brunt of teaching and research responsibilities compared to tenured faculty, and, according to one of his articles , the employment growth of graduate students was triple that of tenured faculty. They didn’t really consult anyone. 31 and Feb.

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Scout out benefits plan changes ahead of Open Enrollment

CU Work-Life Balance

Now is the time to crack open your playbook and research your options to select the right health plans for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. Most faculty and staff will be automatically re-enrolled in their current plans. April 30 in Research 2, Krugman Conference Room Remember to make your plan selections by 5 p.m. (MT)