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Press Release: ACPA Renames Professional Development Event to the Paul Shang Institute for Aspiring SSAOs

ACPA

During his presidency, professional development access and opportunity was the core of his direction for the Association. To this day, Dr. Shang continues to be an active supporter of ACPA and professional development. Dr. Shang earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate, all at Florida State University.

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Associate Deans Roundtable Starts in late September

Rena Seltzer, Leader Academic

Associate Deans Roundtable. Those “leading from the middle” must have a special knack for diplomacy, and in contrast to the hierarchical models found in most non-academic settings, the associate dean’s task of guiding a group of independent-minded faculty members to a common goal is frequently compared to herding cats. Program Details.

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New Offerings for Deans and Associate Deans – Starting in Late September

Rena Seltzer, Leader Academic

I am pleased to announce two new offerings, the Deans Roundtable and the Associate Deans Roundtable. Deans Roundtable. The Dean’s Roundtable offers a community of practice for a small group of deans from top research universities. Associate Deans Roundtable. Program Details. When: We will meet for 1.5

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How to Address the Dearth in Black Male Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She also serves as project director of the Males for Alabama Education (MALE) initiative, a state-funded program scholarship and mentorship program for minority men walking the teacher education pathway. Once we received funding from the state, I was able to collaboratively develop the program,” Strachan said.

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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At DFC, every student gets a scholarship of some amount, and the average student cost is under $3,000. They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course. Staff were everywhere.

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Honors ed is changing to grow more accessible (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

While Mintz criticizes “exclusive merit scholarships,” the data also show that a majority of honors colleges at R-1 institutions base scholarship decisions on merit and need. —with scholarships for room and board. The program has received national attention for its success. But that work has already begun.

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Business School Strategies to Advance Women in MBA Programs and Leadership

Insight Into Diversity

As a current MBA student at The George Washington University (GW) School of Business, she serves as MBA Association president and is a fellow with the Forté Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to women’s professional development and education. GW School of Business institutes many of these initiatives.