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Vicky Lewis, Consultant, UK

The PIE News

I’m coming up to 30 years working in the UK’s international higher education sector, so I’ve seen it develop, professionalise and broaden its vision. What’s the most rewarding part of working with international students? Many university vision statements revolve around ‘making the world a better place’.

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University of Rochester Black Studies Department to Accelerate Cluster-Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the goals of becoming and growing the department is to attract more students to the major, McCune said. In a year’s time, we are already seeing an increase in students declaring majors. The major in Black studies was decades old, but historically faculty were borrowed from other units.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice.