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TICAS Policy Agenda Tackles the Flaws in the Higher Ed System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) has released its latest policy recommendations to make postsecondary education affordable and completable for all students. “It Dr. Frank Fernandez, associate professor of higher education administration and policy at the University of Florida.

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Transfer Students Need Support from Both Two and Four Year Institutions

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Dr. Ángel de Jesus González, assistant professor of higher education administration and leadership at Fresno State. That is, to me, the most critical ingredient at this point,” said Velasco Rodriguez. Once students arrive at their new institution, they may find it difficult to adjust to the new setting.

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New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges Appointed Member of IHEP Board of Directors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And as a state higher ed secretary, Bridges has been involved in state efforts to improve equity, affordability, and school infrastructure, as well as get people back into higher ed after stopping out. AT UNCF, Bridges oversaw and led its Frederick D. in English language and literature from Francis Marion University.

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Dean Hoke Appointed President and CEO of the American Association of University Administrators

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. – March 21, 2023 — Dean Hoke, of Bloomington, Indiana, has been chosen to serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of University Administrators ( AAUA ), currently based in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. His appointment is effective July 1st when the current President & CEO, Dan L.

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Dr. Stuart Rayfield Appointed President of Columbus State University

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Rayfield holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rhodes College, a master’s in higher education administration focused on student affairs from the University of Alabama, and a doctorate in higher education administration focused on leadership, policy, and organizations from Vanderbilt University.

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Benitez Named 23rd President of Saint Peter’s University

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He received his first doctoral degree in dentistry from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, a Jesuit, research-intensive institution of higher education in Latin America. in higher education administration from Saint Louis University. He earned a Ph.D.

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Texas Southern University President Retires, Two Years After Taking Job

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My goal is to assist in accelerating this urgent and compelling objective and shape the national success of HBCUs and Higher Education at large," she wrote to the Regents. “My Myres, said that a Transition Oversight Committee, chaired by veteran higher education administrator Dr. Mary Sias, will be formed.