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Only one NM college president signs letter opposing 'unprecedented government overreach'

The article from Yahoo News discusses the unique situation at New Mexico's colleges where only one of the state's 28 public college and university presidents is a person of color, highlighting a significant lack of diversity in leadership. This president is Dr. Barbara Damron of Clovis Community College, who is Native American. The piece delves into the broader context of diversity in higher education leadership, noting that while there has been some progress nationally, the representation of people of color in such roles remains disproportionately low. It also touches on the efforts and challenges in increasing diversity, including the importance of representation for students and the broader community, and the systemic barriers that hinder the advancement of minority candidates into these leadership positions.

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[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/only-one-nm-college-president-171044580.html ]