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Adrianna Kezar, Jordan Harper, and Rozana Carducci's article "Equity without whiteness: what leaders get wrong in pursuit of an equitable campus" takes a deep dive into how the term equity has played an increasing role in discussions surrounding higher education but also how whiteness has become a target of analysis. They emphasize how it is important that the idea of whiteness and oppression is not left out when discussing how equity can be advanced, as has been done in the past. Learn more here: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/equity-without-whiteness-what-leaders-get-wrong-pursuit-equitable-campus

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Did you have a chance to check out the Equity in Graduate Education team research on "Identifying and Leveraging Community Cultural Wealth in Physics Bridge Programs?" Learn more about how many physics bridge program students can use their cultural capital to their own advantage in their careers.

https://pullias.usc.edu/download/identifying-and-leveraging-community-cultural-wealth-in-physics-bridge-programs/

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Congratulations to Dr. Royel M. Johnson on receiving the USC Rossier School of Education 2024 Excellence in Research Award. Great work!

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Adrian Huerta released his crucial findings centered on the career and college aspirations of gang-involved Latino boys. Check out his research paper, which was predominantly intended for use by K-12 and other higher education faculty to gain a better understanding of how gang-involved Latino boys can advance in society.

https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/935890/pdf

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USC Pullias Center for Higher Education PASS project researchers' recently released the practice brief "Understanding how time use in college shapes at-promise students' well-being during the first-year transition" to share how various factors can affect low-income students' well-beings. Be sure to check it out:https://pass.pullias.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PASS2_Time_Use_Brief_060624.pdf

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This new research-based guide from the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education's Equity in Graduate Education team explores how physics graduate students can utilize their cultural wealth to enrich their educational experiences. Learn more about how these students in bridge programs and other areas of research can ensure that their cultural capital is not overlooked: https://equitygraded.org/rsrc/identifying-and-leveraging-community-cultural-wealth-in-physics-bridge-programs/

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Congratulations to USC Pullias Center for Higher Education faculty member Adrian Huerta on being a co-winner of the Anna Julia Cooper Early Career Award. We are extremely proud of his achievements and contributions to the Pullias Center for Higher Education and higher education overall.

https://pullias.usc.edu/dr-adrian-h-huerta-asa-award/

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Dr. Royel Johnson and Morgan Polikoff's op-ed "Project 2025 Will End Education As We Know It" details the effects of Project 2025 on American education and higher education if it is implemented. With one of the measures being to eliminate the US Department of Education entirely, equitable access to opportunity for marginalized students is at extreme risk. It can also limit higher education through rolling back federal student loan initiatives and thus directly affect access to safe and equitable learning environments. Read this crucial op-ed here: https://www.newsweek.com/project-2025-will-end-education-we-know-it-opinion-1937191

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Dr. Royel Johnson and Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby's op-ed "A 'Black-Serving Institution' designation is a great start, but more is needed" is centered around a new California bill that would designate higher education universities that 'excel at providing academic resources to Black and African American students.' Before passing the bill, it is important to take into account 1) the state funding, 2) means to measure progress, and 3) the incorporation of evidence-based practices. Read the full article here: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article289524624.html

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The book "Shared Leadership in Higher Education: A Framework and Models for Responding to a Changing World" is centered on the roles of technology and other innovations in advancing forms of leadership. It discusses the need for leadership in higher education to be a shared and collaborative effort, rather than solely relying on a single individual. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Shared-Leadership-Higher-Education-Responding/dp/1642672254

USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar

Didn't have a chance to attend the webinar "Men of Color Program Students and Staff Members: A National View of Programmatic Impact and Opportunities?" Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwNFubWeVus

ECMC Foundation, USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar, Adrian Huerta, Richard V Reeves

In 2014, Zoë Corwin collaborated with a variety of authors on the book "Postsecondary Play: The Roles of Games and Social Media in Higher Education." For individuals that are not equipped with adequate exposure or resources when applying to college, this process can be particularly daunting. Therefore, this team utilized social media and games to garner students' curiosity and interest in higher education. Learn more about the book: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=8WO8AwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&ots=soB-FQw0aG&sig=1XhrzMlwZQjYzKgym4pACfP0hsg =onepage&q&f=false

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USC Pullias Center for Higher Education faculty member Julie Posselt and USC Rossier School of Education faculty member Dr. Shaun Harper recently co-authored the op-ed 'The Dangers of Distractions in Post-Affirmative Action Admissions. Since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions, higher education leaders have been dedicated to mitigating financial struggles of students and attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Click here to read: https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2024/07/01/distractions-are-dangerous-post-affirmative-action-opinion

USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar

Our recent 'Men of Color Program Students and Staff Members: A National View of Programmatic Impact and Opportunities' webinar was a great success, with moderator Adrian Huerta and panelists Richard V. Reeves and Emmet Campos sharing evidence-based practices and the perceived value, impact and available resources that promote persistence and degree completion for men of color in higher education. Check out the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwNFubWeVus

ECMC Foundation, USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar

Interested in learning more about Shared Equity Leadership in Higher Education? This past webinar describes how this multi-year project has provided various campuses with the resources to assist post-secondary education students with their successes. Adrianna Kezar and Elizabeth Holcombe provide their experience with this project and its phases throughout the years. Watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciwcFppF5DU&t=9s

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It's not too late to register for tomorrow's USC Pullias Center for Higher Education webinar, 'Men of Color Programs: A National View of Programmatic Impact and Opportunities.' Moderated by Adrian Huerta and with panelists Richard V. Reeves and Emmet Campos. Register now: https://pullias.usc.edu/men-of-color-program-students-and-staff-members-a-national-view-of-programmatic-impact-and-opportunities/

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Have you had a chance to check out our USC Pullias Center for Higher Education faculty's book "Creating a Culture of Campus-wide Student Success?" Adrianna Kezar, Joseph A. Kitchen, Ronald Hallett, and Rosemary J. Perez collaborated together to highlight key-findings from the Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) project, which focuses on the well-being of marginalized students and student support. Check it out!

https://pullias.usc.edu/adrianna-kezar-joseph-kitchen-serve-as-co-authors-on-new-book-creating-a-culture-of-campus-wide-student-success/

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USC Pullias Center for Higher Education faculty members Adrianna Kezar and Julie Posselt co-authored this must-read higher ed book: 'Higher Education Administration for Social Justice and Equity: Critical Perspectives for Leadership.' Add it to your summer reading list!

https://books.google.com/books/about/Higher_Education_Administration_for_Soci.html?id=Y_S2DwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description

USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar, Julie Posselt

Your campus's academic affairs department can play a crucial role in creating innovative and systemic improvements in the lives of your contingent/VITAL faculty, and as a result, improve student success and more. Learn more our new Delphi Project publication, 'The Role of Academic Affairs in Supporting VITAL Faculty on Campus,' the latest from Adrianna Kezar and Dr. KC Culver and the Delphi Project.

Read here: https://pullias.usc.edu/download/the-role-of-academic-affairs-in-supporting-vital-faculty-on-campus/

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Just added! Next week, moderator Adrian Huerta and a panel of Men of Color experts will present a USC Pullias Center for Higher Education webinar, 'Men of Color Programs: A National View of Programmatic Impact and Opportunities.' With panelists Richard V. Reeves and Emmet Campos, the webinar will highlight evidence-based practices and the perceived value, impact and available resources that promote persistence and degree completion for men of color in higher education. Registration is now open: https://pullias.usc.edu/men-of-color-program-students-and-staff-members-a-national-view-of-programmatic-impact-and-opportunities/

ECMC Foundation, USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar

Did you submit your Delphi Award application? There are a variety of ways you can create systemic improvements in your campus or department to support VITAL members of your community. To learn more about the Delphi Project and supporting VITAL/contingent faculty, check out our informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDHIa7anRXk

Adrianna Kezar, USC Rossier School of Education, TIAA, American Association of Colleges and Universities

Today's the day — get your campuses' Delphi Award application submitted by today at 5:00pm PT!

Learn more: https://pullias.usc.edu/project-page/the-delphi-award/

Adrianna Kezar, USC Rossier School of Education, TIAA, American Association of Colleges and Universities

The Delphi Award Application is still open, with the deadline this Friday, July 12th at 5:00 PM P.T! Make sure sure to complete your application showing your systemic, scalable support of your VITAL/contingent faculty.

Learn more: https://pullias.usc.edu/project-page/the-delphi-award/

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The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education's Change Leadership Toolkit was instrumental in helping College of the Muscogee Nation's (College of The Muscogee Nation) President Monte Randall make significant change. President Randall worked with his team to prioritize Muscogee language, culture and values, while driving increased student success in the wake of a campus tragedy and a period of rapid growth and change. How can the ChangeLeadershipToolkit help your campus?

Click here: https://pullias.usc.edu/download/change-leadership-toolkit-college-of-the-muscogee-nation/

Adrianna Kezar, Chancellor Susan Elrod, USC Rossier School of Education

BREAKING NEWS: Due to the high amount of interest in the 2024 Delphi Award, we've decided to EXTEND our application period for TWO WEEKS. Be sure to complete your application showing your systemic, scaleable support of your VITAL/contingent faculty by Friday July 12! Learn more and begin your application here: https://pullias.usc.edu/project-page/the-delphi-award/

American Association of Colleges and Universities, USC Rossier School of Education, TIAA

Has your campus made significant, systemic strides in changing your practice and policies surrounding your contingent/VITAL faculty? Then, tell us about your improvements — whether in governance, salaries/benefits, hiring/PD or curriculum and teaching. The annual Delphi Award, given in partnership with American Association of Colleges and Universities and TIAA, awards $15,000 to two campus. Start your application now as the app period closes on Friday, June 28! Learn more: https://pullias.usc.edu/project-page/apply-for-the-delphi-award/

Adrianna Kezar, USC Rossier School of Education

Join our Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) researchers (Zoe Corwin & Joseph A. Kitchen) for an enlightening discussion on "A Multi-dimensional Peer Mentoring Model for At-Promise Students," a groundbreaking approach developed within the Thompson Scholars Learning Community (TSLC). This webinar will delve into the transformative impact of peer mentoring on students often marginalized in higher education—those from low-income, first-generation, and racially minoritized backgrounds. Register for the July 22 webinar now: https://www.innovativeeducators.org/collections/free-training-higher-education-professionals/products/a-multi-dimensional-peer-mentoring-model-for-at-promise-students

USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar

How did one community college (Forsyth Tech) increase not only its completion rates but also close the gaps for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students? By beginning a systemic change process informed by USC Pullias Center for Higher Education' Change Leadership Toolkit. Learn more in our case study: https://pullias.usc.edu/download/change-leadership-toolkit-forsyth-technical-community-college/

Adrianna Kezar, USC Rossier School of Education

Today is USC's university-wide 'Day of Support' and an opportunity for you to support the Tatiana Melguizo Memorial Fund for Community College Transfer Students,' honoring our late, beloved colleague. We so appreciate your tax-deductible donation!

Learn more: https://giveto.usc.edu/?fundid=GF1908080&appealcode=WUSC0001&buttongen=1

USC Rossier School of Education, Adrianna Kezar

It's not too late to join Adrianna Kezar and a bevy of HE experts at tomorrow's Inside Higher Ed webinar "How Investing in 'Faculty Well-being is Investing in Your Institution." Register here: https://bit.ly/4b4qR5w

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