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While the ruling may have legal implications, its broader societal impact underscores the ongoing struggle against systemic racism and the need for greater awareness, empathy, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in all aspects of society. Dr. Antonio L. Dr. Phelton C. The fight against discrimination and systemic racism is far from over.

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In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year.

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However, it should be pointed out that between 2016 and 2021 there was 1% modest growth of Black students , and a 13% increase in new Black student enrollment over the past year. Even with this program, making traction with increasing Black enrollment has been slow. It is understandable why Black students are frustrated.

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More than 150 bills were introduced in 35 state legislatures between 2021 and 2023, including 99 academic gag orders seeking to ban the teaching of “critical race theory” or other so-called “divisive concepts,” according to the paper.

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Women comprise 58% of all 2021 bachelor’s degree recipients but just 22% of recipients in computer and information sciences and only make up 27% of professional computing jobs.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Scott Vignos Since September 2021, Vignos has been interim vice president and chief diversity officer, and this appointment solidifies his role there. Scott Vignos will become Oregon State University’s vice president and chief diversity officer, effective immediately.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

trillion in 2021 comes with 4.7% increase in undergrad engineering enrollment rates from 2010 (9.1%) to 2021 (15.8%). of engineering master’s degree recipients in 2021 – from 4.2% And although they make up only 18.5% of the nation's workforce, they were the cause for 73% of U.S. Additionally, their purchasing power of $3.4

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Jia Osiel “Jia will support ATD in becoming a more equitable, inclusive and high performing non-profit modeling the expectations we hold for our colleges,” said Dr. Karen A. Osiel was a DEI Champion Awardee by National Diversity Council at its 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference. Stout, president and CEO of ATD. “Her

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Academic Pipeline Exchange is an open access database charting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in businesses, organizations, and institutions of higher education across the nation. Dr. Curtis Byrd, co-author of the 2021 book Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor’s to the Professoriate.

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MARCH 12, 2024

The report stems from association’s most recent board composition survey, Policies, Practices, and Composition of Governing Boards of Colleges, Universities, and Institutionally Related Foundations 2021.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

We use languages that are not inclusive. identify as Black, according to a 2021 report from the bipartisan research organization New American Economy and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, a group of U.S. In doing justice work, we have to constantly ask ourselves, who are we leaving out?”

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Such bills could lead to tension, given that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors has historically prioritized inclusion of transgender student athletes. In 2021, the NCAA board announced it will only hold championships where transgender student athletes could participate without discrimination.

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MARCH 8, 2023

“KerryAnn O’Meara is an esteemed scholar and expert on the development and implementation of organizational practices that empower and support faculty diversity and inclusion, and strengthen institutions overall,” said TC President Dr. Thomas Bailey. “Dr. O’Meara holds a B.A. in English literature from Loyola University in Maryland, an M.A.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

The school also presented a new logo and visual identity focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI). Oakton’s Board of Trustees approved the transition in August 2021. Oakton Community College has changed its name to Oakton College.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

She also served as interim dean of the education college since July 2021. Shepherd’s scholarly work focuses on educational leadership, family-professional partnerships, collaborative teaming, and implementation of inclusive policies and practices.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

When huge disparities were exposed between the 2021 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, ranging from workout facilities to food to swag bags, the NCAA retained the law firm of Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP to examine gender equity issues throughout the organization. Their “Gender Equity Assessment” was released last week.

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APRIL 10, 2023

Since 2021, legislatures and governors in 19 states have enacted educational gag orders that restrict teaching and learning about allegedly divisive concepts such as race, racism, and American history. Dr. Thomas Stewart is Executive Vice President for Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at National University

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One group, Moms for Liberty, founded in 2021, supports political candidates, including an active focus on school board races aligned with their mission. However, their approach does not align with the broader vision of equity advocates striving to create an inclusive educational system.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states. The 2021 Latinx population in the U.S. totaled 62.5 million, just under 20% of the U.S. asks Delgado.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

We compared the predictive performance of academic ratings among students enrolled in the Fall 2021 and 2022 cohorts admitted under a test-optional policy with those students who entered Fall 2016-2018 under a test-required policy. Test-required and test-optional admissions policies yielded similar predictive power for academic success.

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OCTOBER 22, 2022

Title: Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Special Advisor to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Duquesne University Returning to her alma mater, Crystal McCormick Ware was appointed Duquesne University's inaugural chief diversity officer and senior advisor to the president for diversity, equity and inclusion in November 2021.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This involves (re)evaluating and (re)shaping multiple aspects of education to create a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable learning environment. Furthermore, feedback loops must be baked into our teaching practices for students to provide input on the inclusivity and effectiveness of educational media. How do we do this?

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Title: Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, University of Dayton Tiffany Taylor Smith was appointed University of Dayton's vice president for diversity and inclusion in January 2022.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Created in 2021, CBCE consistently provides a powerful counter-narrative to challenge systemic racism and educational inequities through groundbreaking programming and initiatives. Parents can learn practical ways to advocate for educational equity and inclusion alongside their children and building leaders.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cutting across political party lines, an overwhelming majority of Americans see veterans’ services as a priority (Schaeffer, 2021). For example, within a student veteran center, diverse groups of veterans may experience inclusion and belonging differently. 3) How do military-connected learners at your institution experience transition?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Department of Education Hispanic serving institution (HSI) designation in 2016; received the Seal of Excelencia certification in 2021; created the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement; developed the Engineering Technology/Cyber Security Research Center; and established the Institute for Autism and Related Disorders. “It

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JULY 6, 2023

Who are working hard every day to ensure that all students, regardless of their color, have access to public education that's honest, that's inclusive. Universities and colleges throughout the nation has made it a mission to create a more inclusive space for marginalized students. Dr. Ivory A.

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APRIL 2, 2024

In addition to food and housing insecurity, in 2021, data showed that 51% of students cited transportation as an area where they struggle. The study also found that 8% of undergraduates and 5% of graduate students are experiencing homelessness, accounting for more than 1.5 million students.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Leshchinskaya is part of a team from Brooklyn College and the University of Florida looking to change that with the creation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Institutionalization (DEII) assessment, a new instrument that allows colleges and universities to measure their DEI work at the institution level.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. The increased focus on diversity and inclusion was both a challenge and an opportunity. My faith has been a source of strength throughout my career.”

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

A bright young scholar, Pickens graduated as the top-ranked student from Miami Northwestern Senior High School in the Class of 2021, armed with an impressive academic record and multiple offers of admission from institutions such as Harvard, Howard, Duke, and the University of Miami.

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JULY 23, 2024

Dr. Nimisha Barton As early as 2021, we saw the beginnings of the anti-critical race theory (CRT) movement led by far-right politicians who claimed educators sought to indoctrinate students into anti-white racism (note: the data say otherwise ). But that brief window closed swiftly.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There is also training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, featuring modules on implicit bias, intersectionality, and micro and mac ro- aggressions. The first cohort gra duated in fall 2021. And thanks to a grant from Sound Transit, tuition, normally $5,000, is waived.

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MAY 2, 2024

A Penn State representative said the administration did respond to the reports when they were first published, and the reports became part of their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging inventory from last spring. They want Penn State to become the place it promises to be: “an inclusive and equitable campus environment,” said Black. “I

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JULY 6, 2023

In the STEM workforce, according to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics’ 2023 “Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities” report, 24% of scientists and engineers were Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, combined, in 2021. How is that going to impact missions?”

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

According to 2021 data, 60% of the University of California (UC) chancellors are white. One suggestion for removing the whiteness standard is to examine what criteria candidates are expected to meet and substitute those expectations for skills that emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion.

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But during the 2021-22 academic year concerns about diversity in leadership surfaced. By summer, the college had taken decisive action — hiring Donald Jaamal to be dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Title IX coordinator. “In Inclusion has to be part of our campus’ campus culture and ethos.”

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