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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., As the U.S.

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Dr. George Timmons Appointed President of Holyoke Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

George Timmons will become president of Holyoke Community College, pending approval of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, MassLive reported. Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC).

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As I take my leave.

Dr. Missy Alexander

This is my last day as provost, and it has been a rewarding and challenging ride. So have the changing attitudes toward higher education. It has been, well, an interesting time to be in higher education. For COVID-19, my colleagues and I worked hard to address the needs of our students.

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Penn State African American Studies Head Resigns, Alleges Broken Promises and Wavering Institutional Commitment to Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael West, head of Penn State’s Department of African American Studies, has resigned from the role, alleging that leadership broke promises and questioning the school's commitment to diversity and equity, Centre Daily Times reported. Dr. Michael West West will continue to serve as a tenured professor in the department. West resigned Apr.

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

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The newly appointed president also serves as a state representative on the Southern Regional Education Boards’ executive council. His contract is still pending approval from the state’s higher education system. Bergman was the first woman to lead the private liberal arts college when she stepped in in 2014.

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Presidential moves: Strong appointments and 2 headscratchers

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In higher education, presidential appointments can oftentimes be straightforward. He has most recently served as vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. John Dozier’s resounding leadership quality is his passion for people and their power to foster strong communities in higher education.

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Emerging leaders: 4 colleges hire their first Black or female—or both—president

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The president-designate was NYU’s Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice Provost for Global Programs and University Life for the past decade and is a lifetime member of the school’s senior leadership team. She understands the power of a liberal arts education to create the visionary leaders the world sorely needs.