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KAYTON CARTER

KAYTON CARTER has been named executive director of Academic Advising Enrichment at the University of California, Davis. The founding director of the Center for African Diaspora Student Success at the university, Carter holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of California, Berkeley and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Michigan State University.

April 14, 2021

WILLIE JUDE II

WILLIE JUDE II has been appointed vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Most recently vice president for student affairs and associate vice president for institutional advancement at Fisk University, Jude holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master’s in education from Washington State University.

April 14, 2021

VERONICA MCCOMB

VERONICA MCCOMB has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Bryant University in Rhode Island. McComb is currently dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lenoir Rhyne University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in film and television studies from Dartmouth College and a Ph.D. in American and New England studies from Boston University.

April 14, 2021

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Dr. Lorenzo Esters Named Indianapolis Campus Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College

Dr. Lorenzo Esters has been named Indianapolis campus chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College, Inside Indiana Business reported. Esters is vice president for advancement and member engagement with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). In the past, Esters served as executive director for higher education partnerships within the Global Education Division of Educational […]

April 14, 2021

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For Colleges and Universities, Reopening Plans Must Meet Students’ Mental Health Needs

As more people across the nation become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, colleges and universities are evaluating the feasibility of bringing students safely back to campus. Of course, access to vaccines and healthcare, as well as protective measures like preventative testing and contact tracing are all top priorities, but administrators must also prepare to meet the mental health needs of their campuses most vulnerable students.

April 14, 2021

Faculty & Staff

Survey Reveals Full-time Faculty Suffer Losses from COVID-19

The number of full-time faculty decreased at most U.S. colleges and universities and full-time faculty wages, adjusted for inflation, also decreased at most institutions, based on the latest Faculty Compensation Survey conducted by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

April 14, 2021

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University of Richmond Faculty Vote “No Confidence” in Board Rector Paul Queally

The majority of voting University of Richmond faculty say they have “no confidence” in UR Board Rector Paul Queally’s ability to lead the school, 8 News reported. Almost 87% of faculty want Queally to step down. These developments began with the ongoing controversy at UR over the names of two campus buildings, Ryland and Mitchell-Freeman […]

April 14, 2021

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Best Practices in Minority Faculty Recruitment & Retention — An Interview with Dr. Mangala Subramaniam

In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose goes one-on-one with Dr. Mangala Subramaniam, chair and director of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence at Purdue University. Following up from a conversation that began at a Diverse roundtable during last month’s American Council on Education (ACE) annual meeting, Dr. Subramaniam and David talk about […]

April 14, 2021

U Michigan Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Robert Sellers to Step Down End of 2021

University of Michigan Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Robert Sellers announced this week that he is leaving the role to allow for “new leadership, new ideas, new energy and new perspectives,” MLive reported. Sellers will step down at the end of 2021 but will remain a tenured faculty in the school’s psychology department. “I will go […]

April 14, 2021

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Dr. Amber Benton Named First Assistant Dean for DEI at Michigan State University College of Natural Science

Dr. Amber Benton has been named the inaugural assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at The Michigan State University College of Natural Science, according to Michigan State University officials. Previously, Benton was director of diversity programming and student engagement in MSU’s James Madison College. Benton has been instrumental in planning special programming, such […]

April 14, 2021

Saint Joseph’s College Issues $50 Fines to Students Violating Face Mask Requirement

Saint Joseph’s College is fining $50 to students who violate the school’s face mask policy, making the school the first Maine college to have this kind of rule, WMTW reported. “We are using all of the tools at our disposal to try to keep COVID off campus,” Saint Joseph’s College Associate Vice President and Chief […]

April 14, 2021

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Engaging Academia on My Own Terms

I associated my belonging and success in academia with persisting and succeeding in the “traditional pathway” of doctoral students. While no one specifically told me, “you need to get a tenure-track position at a research institution,” I was socialized to believe that was the only goal I should aspire to.

April 14, 2021

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AGB Issues Guidelines to Help Institutions Tackle Justice, Equity and Inclusion Issues

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) released a statement on Wednesday focused on justice, equity and inclusion. The statement is designed to help institutions address such matters on their campuses.

April 14, 2021

NCAA Forum: A Collegiate Athletics Call to Action

Sports has often been viewed as the “great equalizer” in our society, where no one sees color or race and focuses on teamwork and collectively building success. However, at the same time, throughout history and especially currently, athletes of color are being told to “Shut up and dribble” and to avoid social justice and political involvement.

April 13, 2021

HACU’s Capitol Forum Discusses Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on HSIs

Hundreds of higher education leaders and members of Congress convened virtually on Tuesday to discuss legislative priorities for Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) as part of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) 26th National Capitol Forum.

April 13, 2021

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Morris Brown College Receives Accreditation Candidacy

In 2002, financial mismanagement and debt led to the rescinding of Morris Brown College’s accreditation. Now, almost 20 years later, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) granted the historically Black college accreditation candidacy. Morris Brown can now apply for Title IV funding and financial aid programs through the United States Department of […]

April 13, 2021

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Delaware State University Creates Genome Analysis Center

Delaware State University has created its new Delaware Nucleotide Analysis (DNA) Core Center, Delaware Business Times reported. The center will allow researchers to analyze an entire genome sample. Dr. Jung-lim Lee is associate professor in the Department of human ecology, principal investigator of all the grants and the director of the DNA Core Center. DSU […]

April 13, 2021

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Dr. Donald J. Green Appointed Point Park University President

Dr. Donald J. Green has been appointed president of Point Park University, effective this summer, Trib Live reported. Green is currently the president of Georgia Highlands College and has served at a number of institutions including Ferris State University. “Among a group of highly qualified and diverse candidates, Dr. Green’s commitment to educational excellence, diversity and […]

April 13, 2021

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