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MERITZA TAMEZ
MERITZA TAMEZ has been appointed dean of students at the University of Houston- Downtown. She has served as interim dean since July 2019 and previously served as assistant dean of students and the director of UHD’s Office of Disability Services. Tamez holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M and a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Penn State.
October 28, 2020
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JOHN D. STRONG
JOHN D. STRONG has been named chief diversity and equity officer at Niagara County Community College. Assistant professor in health and physical education and personal trainer certificate coordinator at the school, Strong holds a bachelor’s degree from Canisius College and a master’s degree from Walden University.
October 28, 2020
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DALLAS A. GRUNDY
DALLAS A. GRUNDY has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer at the University of Akron. Most recently vice dean and CFO of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Grundy holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an M.B.A in management information systems and marketing, both from Rutgers University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Rowan University.
October 28, 2020
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GAILDA PITRE DAVIS
GAILDA PITRE DAVIS has been appointed senior director and chief of staff for the learning and engagement division at the American Council on Education (ACE). Previously director of professional learning at ACE, Davis holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin; a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from Texas State University-San Marcos; and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from The George Washington University.
October 28, 2020
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JOVETTE DEW
JOVETTE DEW has been named director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Oklahoma State University (OSU). Currently an assistant vice president for institutional diversity and director of diversity at OSU, Drew holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and management, a master’s degree in counseling and student personnel and a Ph.D. in educational psychology — all from OSU.
October 28, 2020
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LESLIE T. ANNEXSTEIN
LESLIE T. ANNEXSTEIN has been named inaugural assistant vice president for equity and Title IX at American University. Previously Title IX director at Howard University and the deputy director of the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct at the University of Maryland, Annexstein holds a bachelor’s in sociology and anthropology from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and a juris doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.
October 28, 2020
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MELBA V. PEARSON
MELBA V. PEARSON has been appointed director of policy and programs for the Center for the Administration of Justice at Florida International University in Miami. A former prosecutor and past deputy director of the Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, Pearson holds a bachelor’s from New York University and a juris doctorate from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.
October 28, 2020
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THELATHIA “NIKKI” YOUNG
THELATHIA “NIKKI” YOUNG has been appointed provost for equity and inclusive excellence at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Also a professor of women’s and gender studies and religion at the university, Young holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a doctorate in religious ethics from Emory University in Atlanta.
October 28, 2020
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DOVEANNA FULTON
DOVEANNA FULTON has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Norfolk State University in Virginia. Most recently dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and professor of history, humanities, and languages at the University of Houston-Downtown, Fulton holds bachelor’s degree in English from Wayne State University and a Ph.D. in American studies from the University of Minnesota.
October 28, 2020
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YASMINE FARLEY
YASMINE FARLEY has been appointed director of career services at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. Previously director of career services at Campbell University, Farley holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, a master’s degree in adult education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Ph.D. in higher education from Old Dominion University.
October 28, 2020
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STACY GEE HOLLINS
STACEY GEE HOLLINS has been appointed dean of the School of Business at Harris- Stowe State University in St. Louis. Previously associate professor and assistant dean of the School of Business at Maryville University in St. Louis, Hollins holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from Saint Louis University, a master’s degree from Fontbonne University and a Ph.D. in educational technology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
October 28, 2020
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Leadership Development Programs Play Key Role in Training Higher Ed Leaders
Some people in academia envision themselves in leadership positions. And for individuals desirous of enhancing their knowledge and leadership skills, there are leadership development programs such the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program and the Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI).
October 28, 2020
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Advice for New Ph.D.s in Job Market: Be Open to Opportunities Outside Traditional Academia
Leaders of higher education associations say that though it’s a difficult period for new scholars looking for jobs, it also can be a time for enhancing skills and advancing research techniques.
October 28, 2020
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ALINE PHILLIPS
ALINE PHILLIPShas been named executive director of the Harris-Stowe State University Community Impact Network Education Center. Most recently director of the university’s Academic Resource Center, Phillips holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Harris-Stowe College and an educational doctorate in higher education administration and a master of education degree from Maryville University in St. Louis.
October 28, 2020
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Kamala Harris Touts Her Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Connections
At 17, in the early 1980s, Kamala D. Harris made her first run for an elected office. Then, the woman who would become a U.S. senator seized the moment to lead, representing her freshman class on the Liberal Arts Student Council at Howard University in Washington, D.C. As soon as she got to campus, Harris, […]
October 28, 2020
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Assumption University Faculty Demand an Apology and Support for LGBTQ+ Students
Over 80 professors, including retired faculty members at Assumption University, have joined the student campaign to pressure the school’s leadership to apologize for an election document sent out earlier this month that addressed gay marriage, among other issues, according to The Telegram. Faculty are now calling for the university to make changes in the wake […]
October 28, 2020
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Family Makes $2 Million Donation to Colby College for Arts and Athletics Center
Colby College has received a $2 million family donation from Dana L. Schmaltz and Kate Enroth for its Museum of Art’s gallery, and athletic center, reported centralmaine.com. The donation from the multi-generational Waterville family will support landmark arts and athletics initiatives such as the art center and the welcome pavilion in the new recreation center. […]
October 28, 2020
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University of Maine Student Charged with Voter Fraud
A University of Maine student, Alyssa Dau, 19, is facing criminal charges for allegedly voting with an absentee ballot in the name of a former roommate, officials said Tuesday, as reported by The Associated Press. Local election officials noticed the potential violation before the ballot was processed and alerted the secretary of state’s office, which […]
October 28, 2020
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