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Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles Appointed Head of NC State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development.

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She also received NC State’s University Faculty Scholar in 2018 and is the winner of the Zenobia L. Hikes Woman of Color in the Academy Award. Gayles holds a Ph.D.

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Report: English Majors Employed at Comparable Rates, Educators Can Do More to Prepare Students for Careers

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In 2018, at career peak, the median annual earnings for English literature and language majors working full-time were $76,000, only $2,000 below that of all majors, $78,000. In 2018, the median annual earnings for men who are English language and literature majors was about $74,000. But for women, that number falls to around $61,000.

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Part-Time Faculty at The New School Walk Out in Protest Against Pay and Working Conditions

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With approximately 200 demonstrators present, the strike was the result of years of tension between adjunct faculty and the private New York City school’s administration. Teaching staff also complained that administrators’ salaries were high compared to faculty. Local 7902, the union organizing the strike.

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Dr. Donna Shalala Named Interim President of The New School

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In 2018, Diverse published a story about prominent scholars who were mentored by her. Shalala served as Secretary of Health and Human Services during Bill Clinton's administration and served one term in Congress, representing the 27th Congressional District in Florida.

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Dr. Kirk A. Nooks Appointed President and CEO of The Council on Occupational Education

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Nooks Nooks has been president of Gordon State College since June 2018. Nooks holds a doctoral degree in higher education administration from The George Washington University, and an MBA in marketing and B.S. Nooks has been appointed president and chief executive officer for The Council on Occupational Education (COE). Dr. Kirk A.

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Seton Hall University Students Protest Alleged Lack of Support for Africana Studies Program

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Chanting “Protect AFAM” and “No Justice, No Peace,” students occupied the administrative building after walking out of classes at noon. “It’s sad that Black students on Seton Hall’s campus are still organizing to receive fundamental resources that we are entitled to.” These students occupied Presidents Hall, demanding answers and change.

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Bridging Pathways for Military-Connected Learners

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Given that less than 1% of Americans have served in the military, administrative leaders across all education sectors often have a learning curve. Cutting across political party lines, an overwhelming majority of Americans see veterans’ services as a priority (Schaeffer, 2021). 2) Who are your military-connected learners and how do you know?