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First African American Dean Blazes Trail for Northwestern Music

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The dean of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music was the first woman in the role and first African American dean at the university in general. Montgomery, who joined Northwestern in 2003, said she was also the first African American dean at the University of Kansas, serving in its School of Fine Arts. “I

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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college’s dean, Dr. David E. A graduate of Morehouse College, Canton earned a master’s degree in Black studies at The Ohio State University and a doctorate in history at Temple University. Canton, who is also an associate professor of history, hired two faculty members in year one. Last year, he hired another faculty person.

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Pragmatic Optimism and Managed Transformation

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After earning an undergraduate degree here in accounting, he returned as a faculty member in 1998, serving 11 years as a professor and 12 years as business school dean. President Randall said, "I find history to be the most instructive leadership manual I've ever seen." You might say we're irrationally passionate about this place.

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Lessons for Higher Ed Leaders of Color

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Starting in 2010, Dr. Willis served as an Assistant Professor of History, department chair, faculty senate president, and Executive Dean of Centers at Lone Star College (Houston, Texas). in history from Florida State University, and bachelor's and master's degrees in history from Florida A&M University. She earned a Ph.D.

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The Mindful Learning Framework

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Lesson #1: Thinking and learning In groups, have your students reflect upon their academic history and identify how they think and learn. Marge Jackson, EdD, is the associate dean of Student Academic Services and an assistant professor of academic strategies at Hillyer College in the University of Hartford. Kabat-Zinn, J (2003).

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The Mindful Learning Framework

Faculty Focus

Lesson #1: Thinking and learning In groups, have your students reflect upon their academic history and identify how they think and learn. Marge Jackson, EdD, is the associate dean of Student Academic Services and an assistant professor of academic strategies at Hillyer College in the University of Hartford. Kabat-Zinn, J (2003).

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Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed

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Dr. Vollendorf’s research focuses on the cultural history of women in Iberia and Latin America during the early modern period (1500-1700). Doug was managing editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education from 1999 to 2003, after working at The Chronicle since 1986 in a variety of roles.