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Howard University will soon regain its status as a #CarnegieR1 research university. It will be the first #HBCU to do so (again) and certainly will not be the last! Read more in the article below. #Academe #Forward

As DEI programs and initiatives are losing support, I’m encouraged by the lasting impact that many DEI efforts, whether through a formalized program or not, are having on our society, and specifically at my alma mater, California State University, Fullerton. I’m glad to know that the school recognizes that not only does it “Take a Titan”, but that in many instances, it takes a Titan of color. Don’t be swayed nor dismayed that political agendas are no longer supporting some of the good work that has come from DEI programs. Yes, we know that a few of these programs could have been misguided, not properly supported, or frankly were just flops. However. There have been some bangin programs out there, already producing a quick fruitful harvest that has benefitted our society in ways that many of us may never know. And I believe that this fruit bears seeds which have been and will be planted for years to come, thereby yields a diversity of equitable and inclusive communities, organizations, and societies. WE OUTCHEA! I cautiously believe that as more of the leaders of our institutions, communities, and country are emerging, we may not even need to have DEI programs in the future, considering that these same people are those who DEI programs would have fostered, ushered in, and supported. Notwithstanding that these leaders must still have an awareness, competence, and intention to foster DEI environments, it can come far more inherently, and will likely be more effective, systemic, and sustainable from their seat of power, authority, and influence. Not only do we have seats at tables, we are sitting in the head seats of tables, where we get to dictate what’s on the menu to be served up. We are also making the tables these days! (Well, many of us know we’ve been the ones making many of the tables that we can’t sit at, but that is for another time). Now we must trust and hope that those in these seats and at these tables remain true to their calls, whatever that may be, and not getcaught up in all of the racist-ideological “isms” and “schisms” that much of our nation’s history, and frankly humanity’s history, is steeped in. Congrats brotha Ronald Rochon!! Hope to meet you some day.

Do you have the right incentives in place to encourage the culture & behaviour your institution needs? Or have you just been getting lucky that people go above and beyond? It is so important that we take the time to celebrate the tireless student success champions among us. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Other campuses should take note: who has provided critical internal leadership but never been appreciated publicly? Take a page from Virginia Commonwealth University leadership (Fotis Sotiropoulos & Michael Rao) and make intentional steps to recognize people going above and beyond so you continue to build the culture your students need.

"There is a bright future ahead, if the country once again takes bold and wise decisions, one in which we could do even more for aspiration and good growth." James Purnell, President and Vice-Chancellor of UAL, on the need for a new strategic framework for HE and reflects on the paper "UK universities: from a Triangle of Sadness to a Brighter Future" authored by Professor Shitij Kapur, the Vice-Chancellor of King's College London. Read James' article: https://lnkd.in/eKDiasuG Watch the recent discussion hosted by The Policy Institute at King's: https://lnkd.in/eWPFGfPf

Trying to keep up with the talent demands in an exceptional way..

Explore the University of Pennsylvania: A Deep Dive into History, Rankings, Top Courses, and More! #UPenn #IvyLeague #UPennHistory #UPennRankings #TopCourses #CampusLife #PennTraditions #HigherEducation #CollegeTour #UPennPride #StudentLife #AcademicExcellence #PrestigiousUniversity #Philadelphia #PennAlumni #UniversityJourney #EducationGoals #CollegeExperience #futureprospects

As the University of Regina officially kicks off its 50th Anniversary, Dr. Jeff Keshen, U of R President & Vice-Chancellor, says it best: "The transformation of the U of R into today’s world-class, independent, post-secondary institution with more than 90,000 alumni is truly astounding. As much as we are celebrating the past 50 years, we are also looking forward to a bright future – because at 50, we’re just getting started!" Read more about #UofR50: https://lnkd.in/gQDHrUFZ

"SLU has been a dream come true, and attending the University has transformed me into a better person." Check out this article highlighting Gael Cosgaya, class of 2017, and his experiences throughout Jesuit education! https://lnkd.in/gER-pD-t

😳 ➡ ➡ ➡ 🤠 That first week I'd been to two colleges already & dropped out because I just could not find traction around a focus of study AND Because I was paying for all my college, I was quite invested in ensuring that the outcome of my education was targeted, focused, WORTHY of the time, energy, and treasure Was this a step backward? I completely erased all the accumulated credits when I applied to Oxford - their undergrad program does not accept previous university experience from anywhere else in the world Your entire University career depends on 8 comprehensive exams, taken at the end of your final year of study. No quizzes, no quarterly tests, nothing.... One week, one Thesis paper, & twenty-one hand written essays set the score for your entire University experience Hard, you bet; scary, ALOT I was in heaven. The experience taught me to read deeply, argue dispassionately, write with reasonable clarity (which is the same as thinking). Work with consistency, put the hay in the barn every day, treat school like a job, delay What You Want Now, for What You Want MOST I learned a great deal about paying attention, integrating a crazy volume of information into a focused picture, & making the complex a little bit more intelligible SO, to the freshers rolling in to the first term of 2024. Godspeed. You have an amazing opportunity in front of you that will be determined by how to spend each hour, of every day between now & exam week Spring 2028 What an amazing metaphor for life - Cowboy up:)

GOT TRANSFERS? While having a strong pipeline for transfer is important, examining internal opportunities like part of the mission of the Come To Believe Network should also be part of enrollment strategy in #highereducation