Encourages institutions of higher education to address lack of representation of Hispanic and Latino leadership in higher education.
Impact
The resolution encourages proactive measures to ensure that higher education institutions actively engage in practices that promote diversity in leadership. It highlights the establishment of leadership development programs, the diversification of governing boards and search committees, and collaboration with organizations committed to advancing Hispanic and Latino leaders. By improving representation in leadership, the resolution aims to enhance student experiences and prevent feelings of disrespect, discrimination, and alienation among Hispanic and Latino students, as noted in the 2024 State of Higher Education report.
Summary
Assembly Resolution AR146 urges institutions of higher education in New Jersey and across the United States to address the significant underrepresentation of Hispanic and Latino individuals in leadership roles within academic institutions. Despite substantial growth in Hispanic and Latino student enrollment—reaching nearly 3.8 million across America in 2022—they are still inadequately represented in leadership positions, with only six percent of college presidents identifying as Hispanic or Latino in 2023. The resolution underscores the necessity for university leadership teams to reflect the diverse student demographics to foster an environment of inclusivity and cultural competency.
Contention
Notably, the resolution touches upon existing barriers in recruitment and hiring practices that often discourage the promotion of diverse candidates within educational leadership roles. Simplistic and outdated methods of selection can perpetuate the lack of representation in these crucial positions. As the state witnesses a demographic shift in its student population, the call for change in leadership practices is critical in evolving to meet the needs of a diverse educational community, addressing systemic inequalities that have persisted for too long.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education and public institutions of higher education to develop programs for improving Hispanic and Latino representation in higher education leadership positions.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education and public institutions of higher education to develop programs for improving Hispanic and Latino representation in higher education leadership positions.
An act to add Article 7.7 (commencing with Section 66078) to Chapter 2 of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.