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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

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Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D.,

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The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education in America

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UCLA Graduation As graduates streamed into commencement ceremonies last May, their faces reflected the changing demographics of American higher education. The mid-1990s marked the end of an era where men had historically dominated higher education, setting the stage for a new chapter in American educational achievement.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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“North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website. Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education.

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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

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I was scheduled to present a proposal to my tribal council - I was seeking permission to bring a group of students from the University I worked at to the Rez for an annual cultural festival. Dr. Torence Powell For these reasons, when I visited my tribe at 24 years old it was with high expectations and purpose.

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After the Election We’ll Need a Strong System of Higher Education More Than Ever

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Jamie Merisotis That progress tends to get lost, however, amid legitimate concerns about the cost of education and its efficacy in preparing students for jobs. We get it: Higher education must do better. This is a conversation about the present, not the future. “In But some of those doubts are symptomatic of our times.

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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

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While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

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As one of the most prestigious public universities in America and a leader in promoting diversity, if DEI initiatives can be successfully reduced or eliminated at the University of Michigan, a chilling message would be sent throughout higher education and could represent the last stand for DEI at all universities.

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