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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Not learning about our biases and not being proactive about managing or using strategies to minimize the impact of our biases is the problem. The books combination of psychological insight, practical tools, and compassionate approach makes it a valuable addition to professional development programs in higher education.

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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Notably, the program features mentorship from veteran superintendents of color, including Dr. Constance Evelyn, former Valley Stream 13 superintendent, and Dr. Sito Narcisse, former East Baton Rouge Parish School System superintendent and managing partner of SJ Apple Consulting Group.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I announced at one of our professional development days the need to build student housing, and I think people were like, What is he talking about, he recalls. Its a unique project, says David Lelie, senior project manager with Gafcon, the construction management company managing the project.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The effective and prudent management of the budget is one of the most challenging tasks a CEO undertakes. In many instances, the district office has the capacity and expertise to manage projects that the colleges cannot. The college president, however, is responsible for the outcome.

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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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Association Names Participants in Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DCLI provides professional development to help department chairs cultivate critical skills to overcome common challenges. The first DCLI cohort, meeting Jan. 10-11 in Washington, D.C., will participate in three 75-minute virtual sessions in February and March.

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Supporting Your Social Media Manager in an Impossible Job

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"With every new channel that is added to a social media manager’s list of duties, so is a list of required skills,” says Jon-Stephen Stansel , former higher ed social media manager who focuses on saying things louder for the folks in the back. Facebook and Twitter required us to become community managers. We can help.

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