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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Conway-Turner, who will retire at the end of this academic year after nine years as president of Buffalo State, has had a stellar 43-year career as a faculty member and administrator. It has been part of my focus to really engage our students in civic and community work.” Students, faculty and staff, everybody was concerned. “It

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Opinion: Budget impasse is already impacting higher ed—for the worse

University Business

Valuable programs are being reduced or compromised: Many public institutions in Virginia are cutting classes, freezing hiring, delaying contracts and laying off adjunct faculty. Smaller academic programs, community outreach, and funding for undergraduate research are also being reduced or eliminated.

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How intentional building design helps these colleges build community synergy

University Business

“We serve scholars, faculty and students, but the ability of our programs to reach broad, diverse audiences allows us to give back in a meaningful way.” “Our faculty are multi-specialty physicians who practice in primary care and psychiatry or addiction medicine.”

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Reckoning, Reconciliation & the Hallowed Ground Project

Goucher DEI

New names and stories of resilience and strength add depth to the historical record and to the legacies of the Descendant communities today. Other discussions will focus on research, the research process, student, faculty, and staff work, and the challenges faced during the process, and what future steps will be taken.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

In her last year as president, Ward looks forward to ramping up community outreach efforts. Declining enrollment, budget cuts, faculty layoffs and a contentious partnership with a for-profit company have spelled the end of Robbyn Wacker’s presidential tenure at St. The work was done in collaboration with the provost.

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Leadership Strategies for Rebuilding Trust on Campus: Part 2

Campus Sonar

Your faculty and staff working in these areas are on the frontlines to student support and connection. Establish mentorship relationships across students, faculty, and alumni to create opportunities early on for professional networking, connections, and guidance in and out of the classroom. Engage in community outreach.

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The Ongoing Fight for Diversity in Higher Ed

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

How can MSU cultivate “globally engaged citizen leaders” without diversity throughout its student body, faculty, and administration? Developing and implementing comprehensive campus climate assessments that are individualized for faculty members, staff members, and students. Establishing more accessible paths of travel on campus.