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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse. Garcia asked.

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Presidential Evaluations: How University Boards Strengthen Oversight: Structured evaluations strengthen governance, accountability, and institutional success

The Change Leader, Inc.

This gap in evaluation practices not only weakens institutional governance but also raises concerns about board independence and effectiveness. This article explores the significance of presidential evaluations, best practices for implementing them, and how they contribute to stronger institutional governance.

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Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He served in a similar capacity previously as associate director of policy and government relations at The Education Trust — West, the California-based office of the national educational equity advocacy group, Ed Trust headquartered in Washington, D.C. He was placed at the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. “My

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UK government launches campaign to tackle loneliness at universities

The Guardian Higher Education

Almost all will experience bouts of loneliness with nearly half being worried they will be judged if they admit to it, according to a sample of 1,000 students, collected by YouGov for the government.

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Nursing Educator Brings Talents and Skills Back to Thriving HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s that kind of thinking that exemplifies a “spirit of excellence” in her work, said Dr. Titilayo Evans, director of student services in the School of Nursing at NC A&T and a longtime colleague of Morris. “You cannot separate who a person is from managing their healthcare effectively." The good news was that I was not fearful.”

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students. While visiting the kitchen, then Dean of Student Services Dr. Lennor Johnson met a married couple who were both enrolled at IVC, earning above 3.0

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Building the Dream Team: How to Form a Digital Transformation Committee for Your Institution

Creatrix Campus

Subject Matter Masters SMEs offer digital transformation competence (admissions, student services, tech). Setting Up the Campus Digitalization Governance Structure Digitization needs a good governance structure! Crisis and Risk Planning Campus digitalization governance involves risk management and decision-making.