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Did you know we have a Community of Practice focused on Student Basic Needs? The idea to create the CoP was the focus of Dr. Phil Smith?s dissertation: The Struggle is Real: How African American College Students Persist Despite Basic Needs Challenges, and his devotion to create a space to meet student?s basic needs. Aside…

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Every Community of Practice has (or should have) two co-leads and COMP is no exception. These words come to mind when I think of this person: optimistic, positive, connected, and resourceful. That’s the kind of person you need when you’re blazing a new trail, and ACUI is lucky to have this guy.

“I like to speak from a space…

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This looks like a bold move for the city of San Francisco. Empty buildings that can be filled with a HBCU satellite campuses is an interesting angle to revitalize downtown SF. Read the article. IMHO, this is not about diversity, this is about capitalism. If following the money creates space for diversity to thrive, get…

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Last year we offered a seminar “Resilience in the Face of Resistance.” Unfortunately, we had to cancel due to low attendance. This?clip from Dr. Froswa Booker Drew, is an introduction to the workshop facilitator and a spotlight on Fannie Lou Hamer in honor of Black History Month.

If you’re reading the headlines and keeping…

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Happy Monday! The following quote is from today’s member spotlight.

“One of my great mentors has a quote that I love, “everyone’s problem is your problem.” You’re there to help and guide and be of assistance. But not every problem is for you to carry…we should all do our best to be there for each other. But that doesn’t mean…

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In my first week at the 2022 ACUI Annual Conference in Chicago, I met this person at the Leadership Team Meeting. I had no idea I met a powerful speaker whose message leaves an indelible impression on your heart. We met again at the 2022 Region II Conference and when he volunteered his time as a mentor with Closing the Gap, I…

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To kick-off Black History Month, I decided to switch things up. Last year I focused on historical figures, but this year, I thought, why not feature ACUI members in the monthly celebration? This month we’ll include a member spotlight along with contributions of notable BIPOC leaders throughout history.

The word that best…

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As we prepare for Annual Conference in Denver in March 2024, we wanted to make you aware of a couple of events that will require early sign-up.? We will be sharing the full list of engagement activities for COMP, but we wanted to make sure to get this information out so that you all have the opportunity to claim your spot…

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We are three days away from closing our awards nominations! We are looking for applicants for the Revis Cox Memorial Award.

The Revis A. Cox Memorial Award honors the passion of professionals who contribute relentless support for multicultural education and social justice through their leadership on campus. The recipient will… Read more