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Dr. Jerry Fliger Appointed President of Bakersfield College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bakersfield College is at an exciting time in its journey, and I am looking forward to becoming part of this wonderful institution and joining the Bakersfield community,” Fliger said. Working in partnership with the campus community, I look forward to the many possibilities that await.

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Association President Receives 2024 ACE Donna Shavlik Award

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Marjorie Hass, president of The Council of Independent Colleges, an association of nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils, and higher education affiliates supporting leadership, institutional excellence, and enhanced public understanding of the contributions of independent higher education to society.

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Dr. Rema Vassar Elected First Black Woman Chair of Michigan State University Board of Trustees

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Rema Vassar has been elected next board chair of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, making her the first Black woman to do so. Vassar – who was already a trustee – quoted Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Dr. Stefan J. Chisholm reminded her of the leaders who came before, Vassar said. “I

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From president "designee" to president in three years

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The Board of Trustees of Parkland College followed that script in 2019 when Thomas Ramage told board members he planned to retire in 2022. “To be frank, looking back, both the outgoing president and I, as the incoming president, said it was kind of long,” Lau said. But she understood the plan was also forward-looking.

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Dr. Safa Zaki Appointed First Woman President of Bowdoin College

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Her exceptional career in the academy, her appreciation for the humanities as well as science and technology, and her commitment to the imperatives of diversity, equity, and inclusion coupled with an authentic and engaging approach to leadership and team building make Safa the right choice for Bowdoin. “Her Zaki holds a B.A.

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New College of Florida’s purge claims top DEI officer: “I am the first casualty”

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Following New College of Florida’s board of trustees voting to abolish all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs schoolwide, the DeSantis-backed president has axed its top officer. “I have to think about how am I going to sustain my family after all of this, and that has been very difficult to navigate.

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Open to Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But during the 2021-22 academic year concerns about diversity in leadership surfaced. In these early days, I am acclimating myself to the institution, evaluating the campus climate, establishing relationships with faculty, staff and students, and becoming more connected with the local community,” says Jaamal.