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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ebony McGee To explore these questions, we published, Factors Contributing to Black Engineering and Computing Faculty’sPathways Toward University Administration and Leadership , where we interviewed 21 Black engineering and computing faculty members who transitioned into administrative leadership roles in their colleges and universities.

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Centering Black Children in Education: A Fugitive Space for Resistance, Counter-Narratives, and Radical Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CBCE also places a strong emphasis on professional development for educators through the Leading for Equity and Justice Certificate Program (LEJ) in partnership with Eastern Michigan University’s Professional Programs and Trainings Office. The SRI will be held on campus at Wayne State University June 15-22, 2025.

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Unapologetic Leadership Thought: Freedom Dreaming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kelley’s notion of the “ Freedom Dream ,” an invitation to imagine an educational space that is grounded in racial equity, social justice, and collective liberation. Community colleges will have funding to support endowed chair positions for faculty.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice. Talent identification: A thorough evaluation of potential candidates is crucial.

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Advancing Social Justice Through Scholarly Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has been bringing together crucial voices and perspectives to positively impact Black life in American society. In 2021, TMCF launched the CSJ to advance social justice for Black Americans. It is part of Bonner’s “Diverse Faculty in the Academy” series with Routledge.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. We also highlight things they’re doing in their own communities and on their campuses to promote social justice.” Invitational to promote social justice and equity. Basketball Activism and Representation) Invitational.

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Changing the Face of Nursing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

of full-time nursing school faculty are minoritized, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Jackson, now the senior director of nursing education and professional development for the adult ambulatory clinics at VUMC, will be among the inaugural class of 20 fellows. “It Such nurses represent just 19.4%