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Unapologetic Leadership Thought: Freedom Dreaming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the presentation, Garcia talked about Dr. Robin D. 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. Provide academic and student support services to evening and weekend students online and in person.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. They’ll work with a faculty member and conduct research for six to eight weeks and then come back and give a presentation.”

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Student Spotlight: Paige’s Semester Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

AIFS Abroad

Rather than the familiar routine of completing various homework assignments, the focus shifted towards essays and presentations. Additionally, familiarizing myself with the available resources and support services offered by Irish institutions proved invaluable.

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Cole Named UNCF President-In-Residence, Co-Chair of $1B Capital Campaign

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The distinguished scholar, anthropologist, and academic pacesetter will spearhead efforts to secure vital resources that will empower UNCF member colleges and universities to continue providing scholarships, support services, and cutting-edge programs. She is no stranger to conducting successful capital campaigns.”

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Giving all of our students access to contemporary literature that centers Black youth perspectives is not only important in decolonizing literature education but also in presenting a holistic view of Black childhood. A review of counseling interventions and their applicability to career counseling with Black men are presented.

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Ridgewater announces new DEI director and social justice speaker series open to the public

Ridgewater College

In her position, Schwandt will lead a new unit that will incorporate Disability Services, TRiO student support services for underserved populations, and community resources to help meet student basic needs. She’ll also advise international students and manage services for military and veteran students. March 24, 11 a.m.-12

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Drive Enrollment Growth with First-Gen Pathways to Success: Changing Higher Education Podcast 167 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Marielena DeSanctis

The Change Leader, Inc.

In your LMS, store modules with information typically presented at orientation so students can access them anytime. She presented her findings to the two other university leaders on campus. However, you need to have those support services at the schools as well and to be able to monitor progress.