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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2013, the University implemented the Pathways initiative which established the seamless transfer of general education courses across its undergraduate colleges. Truly universal transferability would require faculty buy-in and better digital tools. At the same time, faculty helped us navigate practical roadblocks.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 2013 Princeton University study found that students who engaged in more diverse interactions during college were more likely to challenge their own beliefs and develop more inclusive attitudes. For faculty members: As educators, you have a profound influence on shaping future leaders.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This requires intentionality and assessing all aspects to safeguard what is best about higher education: students, faculty, and staff who are different but learning, disagreeing, and growing for the betterment of society and self.” The Future of Higher Education: How Colleges Can Transform Their Financial Strategies. Arizona State University.

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University of Vermont Launches Open-Access Academic Press

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborators will have to agree to publish digitally using Creative Commons licenses; use only the publishing platforms and resources provided by UVM Press; forgo processing charges, subscription fees, and membership requirements; engage in peer review; and maintain a rolling publication schedule for journal articles.

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013. But as the pandemic raged on and upended life for MCCCD students and faculty, Gonzales endeavored to stay focused on them. “I He works hard to ensure that he is living values of integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration in his work every day,” Sullivan continued.

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Trauma on Campus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While shootings on campus are extremely rare, said Williamson, the mental health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff can be deeply impacted by these events, which is why it is crucial that institutions of higher education respond to these incidents.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The faculty and staff overseeing EPW know each student personally. “I Developing individual supports for each student.” “It is estimated that over 7 million people speak Spanish in Texas,” says Rueda-Acedo, who from 2005–13 was the sole faculty member. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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