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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.”

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Rutgers Webinar Discusses Health Equity, Minority Health, and Medical Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The current state of health equity and medical education were key topics at a webinar on Tuesday sponsored by Rutgers University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice. The current state of health equity is still in need of improvement, Riley said. Sullivan, former Secretary of the U.S.

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Kimberly Ford

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Just 12 years ago, a yearlong NCAA internship aimed at opening doors for women and minorities interested in professional jobs in sports administration, helped catapult Ford to a place at the top of her field. Ford’s wish: “To see in my lifetime that the work I am doing now is no longer needed.”

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Page in a book published in 2010 concluded diversity created “better groups, firms, schools and societies.”

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Integrating Community Engagement into her Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her career as a teacher and an administrator spans middle school, high school, and now higher education. One of López’s examinations centered on media representation of the DREAM Act of 2010. Through and through. Dr. Ruth M. López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. Dr. Ruth M.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This period was characterized by an increasing emphasis on computer literacy and the integration of technology into both curriculum and administrative processes. This period has been marked by a heightened focus on creating inclusive campus environments and fostering dialogue around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jane Close Conoley In terms of data, administration analyzes persistence rates, graduate rates, enrollment yield rates, GPA levels, the average number of credits taken per semester, financial aid needs, technology needs, and housing and food insecurity needs. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino. Dr. Erika D.

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