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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

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The announcement, made at ATD's annual DREAM conference in Philadelphia, highlights these institutions' exceptional work in improving student outcomes and closing equity gaps. between fall 2020 and fall 2023. Both colleges have demonstrated remarkable progress through innovative approaches to student success. percentage points.

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

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In June 2023, the U. Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education (Edelman, 2023, par. The presentation drew upon a study by Smalls (2023) focused on the experiences of African American community college trustees.

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San Diego Foundation Commits $4M to Help Underserved Students Reach College

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in 2023-24, only 4% of English learners, 8% of foster youth, and 8% of homeless students graduated. The organization focuses on advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity, building resilient communities, and delivering world-class philanthropy. While the overall graduation rate reached 84.6%

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Villarreal to Oversee AAC&U Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success

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Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence.

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CU Boulder to Pay $4.5 million in Back Pay to Settle Discrimination Claim from Female Faculty Members

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More than 300 women faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder will receive back pay and a salary equity analyses every three years, following a $4.5 Following the passage of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act in 2019, CU Boulder conducted an equity analysis in 2021 to determine whether it complies with the new law.

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Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. MATC officials maintain that the allegations are unfounded.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. The fall of 2023 saw a historic moment when six of the eight Ivy League presidents were women. The tragic losses in 2023 of two Black women presidents Joanne A.