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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014).

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education. We know that when the nation focuses on addressing systemic issues Black males can succeed.

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CCP Board Ousts Generals Without Explanation After Decade of Growth

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The decision came just two weeks after the college announced a tentative agreement with the Faculty and Staff Federation, which represents college employees. They've been inclusionary and we've made the effort to ensure that when we talk about diversity, equity and inclusion, the focus is on including opportunity and access."

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Because of the dean leads, the vice provost, the team members working with me, we were able to do great things with faculty and faculty fellows.

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Staying Woke for A Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Afterward, he led economic development efforts for the 1983 World’s Fair where he fought for Black inclusion. In 2000, he was appointed UT System’s vice president of equity and diversity, a role he held until retiring in 2014. He understands the challenges that Black faculty and administrators face at predominantly white institutions.

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Staying Woke for A Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Afterward, he led economic development efforts for the 1983 World’s Fair where he fought for Black inclusion. In 2000, he was appointed UT System’s vice president of equity and diversity, a role he held until retiring in 2014. He understands the challenges that Black faculty and administrators face at predominantly white institutions.

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A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is considerable research generated about African Americans in higher education, specifically faculty. In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). These recommendations include: 1. Dr. Carl B.