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University of Rochester Black Studies Department to Accelerate Cluster-Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when many institutions are cutting back and abandoning Black and ethnic studies, Raquel Williams, a junior at the University of Rochester, who is double majoring in health policy and African/African American studies, praised the university's vision. "It just needs to expand.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning is deemed successful when the university's operations and strategic direction remain intact after a key leader departs; the successor upholds the university's vision, mission, and values; the university maintains or improves its performance indicators, including academic achievements, financial stability, and reputation.

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Vicky Lewis, Consultant, UK

The PIE News

Many university vision statements revolve around ‘making the world a better place’. What’s the most rewarding part of working with international students? Whenever I engage with international students, I come away feeling that the world is going to be in safer hands than it is currently.