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The ABCs of Community College Leadership: What CEOs Need to Know

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But educational leaders who have enjoyed a measure of longevity and success understand that approaching governance in a way that is respectful and inclusive is even more important. As leaders we need to create opportunities for the professional development and personal transformation of our colleaguesHR is an effective tool for doing that.

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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The HEA and Titles III and V need to be updated to address the changing times and the changing nature of relationships between the government, institutions and students.” “The last time it was amended was in 2008. … Dr. Kayla C. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. …

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The lack of compassion exhibited by teachers in classrooms is no different than the attempted erasure of Blacks and people of color in society by those in government. This requires educators to extend their willingness to assist through frequent reminders and expressing enthusiasm to have discourse. Knowledge is power.

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014). Providing professional development to prepare potential board candidates is everyones responsibility. Gender and racial gaps among community college trustees continue to be a reality.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But they have a long way to go when it comes to efficiently creating closed loops between the identification of students’ need and receipt of services, and require significant technological, data, and professional development resources to make that work effective.

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UNCF to Hold 13th Annual Student Leadership Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

area for professional development. Under this year’s theme of " We Got the Keys: Unlocking the Leader Within”, the conference will feature presentations from corporate leaders to teach and train students – primarily diverse rising juniors and seniors – skills for the professional world.

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Dr. Lizette Navarette Appointed President of Woodland Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lizette Navarette With nearly 20 years in higher education and local government under her belt, Navarette is currently executive vice chancellor of institutional supports & success for California Community Colleges. Navarette’s employment agreement will be put on the agenda for the district’s governing board at the Dec.