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Bazan Named Union College's Next President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The values and mission are lived beautifully by the faculty, students, staff, and administration. As vice president of Student Life at La Sierra University from 2007 to 2021, she led 10 departments ranging from athletics and counseling to campus security and spiritual life.

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NASPA Centers the Stories of Diverse Student Affairs Professionals

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Student affairs professionals, like faculty at many colleges and universities, are increasingly subjected to outside interference by state and federal legislators who have in some places, made it more difficult to promote diversity and inclusion.

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The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational (MCT) Foundation, Inc. Names 2022 MCT Scholars

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“The MCT Scholars Program will create more avenues of access for underrepresented students to be leaders in today’s evolving society and expand pathways for success," said Dr. Martino Harmon, MCT Foundation Chair. and vice president president for student life at the University of Michigan. "I Burt, faculty mentor) .

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In Texas, Bigotry is at the Root of the Anti-DEI Legislation

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Colleges and universities nationwide have established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices for years to increase faculty diversity and help students from various backgrounds succeed at the post-secondary level and beyond. In addition, the loss of DEI offices and resources can negatively impact student life.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

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While many experts agree that HBCU presidential vacancies are simply part of a larger problem in higher education overall, most agree that frequent presidential turnover can negatively impact not only a university’s standing, donations, and accreditation but the everyday studentslife. Students should graduate under you,” says Doman.

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Dr. Kristine Dillon Appointed Interim President of Whittier College

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Dillon – a Whittier Board member from 1994-2012 and chair of its Enrollment and Student Life Committee from 2002-2012 – rejoined the board earlier this year. Dillon holds a Ph.D. in economics of higher education from Claremont Graduate University, a master’s in education also from Claremont, and a B.A. in English from Whittier.

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Student Affairs Professionals Gather to Discuss Future of the Profession

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Strayhorn, a professor at Illinois State University and included student affairs leaders—all board members of the Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation. The panel included Drs.