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Stancia Jenkins

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Access and Inclusion; Associate to the President, University of Nebraska Jenkins has served as the University of Nebraska’s associate to the president and assistant vice president for diversity, access and inclusion since August of 2016.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Action taken While there has been steady advancement over the past 40 years, the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has proven to be a seminal moment that has propelled student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to face issues of race and racism in college sports. was key,” says Carter-Francique. Supreme Court’s NCAA v.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

At The Change Leader, we propose a culture of continuous board improvement and accountability as a way to avoid the detrimental impact of stagnant governance. Furthermore, both the board and administration need to agree that innovation and growth are critical for the survival of the institution (and higher education).

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Albany State University recently announced its president, Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick, had been appointed executive vice president for administration and chief of staff at Georgia State University, effective July 1. The environment wasn’t what was described.” It’s not just the candidates and their preparedness that matters.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. We take a look at institutions that have excelled at graduating a diverse student base.

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Despite Probation, Saint Augustine's University is Looking Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Christine McPhail, president of Saint Augustine's University, “Nobody wants probation, but I’m a seasoned administrator with multiple decades of experience in the area,” said McPhail. “Am The institution was previously on probation from 2016 to 2018. “I Am I concerned about it? Any academic is concerned.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

I don’t trust the administration in their ability to have the best.” He had served as president from the beginning of 2016. “I The entire class of 2016 withdrew from the program. He has a master’s in business administration and a doctorate in higher education administration.

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