Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in higher education. These administrators (e.g., Zoom) communities of practice that allow administrators to work collaboratively to reflect on best practices and implement appropriate strategies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

These experiences have given me a unique lens through which I approach leadership, prioritizing equity, access, and the holistic well-being of our students. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and pursue Communications Studies. My transition into administration was an act of resistance and liberation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More than half a million incarcerated people can now access scholarly materials and texts online via digital library JSTOR’s expansion of its availability in U.S. She is also the one leading the JSTOR Access in Prison Initiative. Then, COVID happened, technology became more accessible to people inside.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

She previously served as vice president of organizational development and human resources; associate vice president of organizational communication and development; and academic coordinator at Valencia College. in organizational communication and an M.A. in communication from the University of Central Florida, and an Ed.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Previously, she has served as program administrator and assistant professor of communication arts at Defiance College; and assistant professor of speech communication at Norfolk State University. in interpersonal communication from Bowling Green State University; an M.A. Crawley Leadership Award. Haney holds a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cheryl Crazy Bull, president and CEO of The American Indian College Fund, an organization promoting Native American access to higher education through scholarships and programmatic support. All this care comes with a consequence—it can lead to burn out, which can lead to faculty, staff, and administrators leaving their roles.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Jessica Enders COD's leaders support staff development to ensure its faculty, administrators, and staff are up-to-date on issues and teaching and learning strategies. in community college leadership. The professors come to the students for much of the face-to-face learning, thus making this program highly accessible to working adults.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The community organizations would really benefit from learning more about college students’ needs reentering, but on the flip side the colleges aren’t always thinking about their own reentering students.” That is a fact and we see it all the time with our own students when they return to community (P2CP began in 2011).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin closed its Gender and Sexuality Center, transferring some of its activities and services to the university’s Women’s Community Center, which UT then closed in May. “It It is a space to establish community, which is important for persistence and student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Several months ago, a fellow CDO confided in me about his abrupt reassignment from a leadership role to a non-administrator position with little connection to DEI work. Communicate the Value of DEI. Effective communication is crucial in countering the anti-DEI backlash. Adapt to Changing Circumstances.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Higher Education has Slowly and Surely Increased Access to All Citizens, and We Will Continue to do So We assert that higher education is committed to the success of our students and to serving as a compass for the employees and the communities we serve. This statement itself is a result of a coalition of concerned leaders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Getting access to perform testing has been Brice and Masier’s goal since they first filed a motion for discovery in February, in hopes that they could better identify what toxins at Poe Hall might have contributed to Masier’s acute myeloid leukemia. “We The first thing my doctor asked me, ‘Have you been around any toxins?’

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2023

This program – for students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – will take those selected to Charlotte for leadership, communication, and media relations workshops over three days and New York City for a boot camp on competency areas such as executive presence, finance, operations, influence, and business acumen.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Below are a few simple ways that school boards, administrators, and communities can invest in creating a healthy and thriving school environment for students and staff alike. Encourage Open Communication : Students deserve a safe space to discuss their feelings and concerns. And it can be.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

The authors argue that these results support the continued importance of diversity initiatives in higher education, both for increasing access and for promoting students' academic and social development. Their findings demonstrate the significant educational and civic benefits of interracial and interethnic interactions during college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2024

The gentle on-ramp to repayment the administration provided is expected to end in September. What’s happening at the moment is temporary injunctions, which makes communicating more difficult, because [these injunctions] happen quickly and could be undone by action by the whole court or by appeal,” said Kelchen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Byrne to bring her commitment to access and equity to a new area of public higher education. Students enroll in one of eight senior CUNY colleges, taking most courses at their home campuses where they have access to the campus honors lounge. During her time in administration, John Jay’s graduation rate rose from 24% to 41%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

“By codifying the program, it gives institutions something to look forward to annually as a source that they may be able to tap, assuming they qualify, for much needed resources,” said Kelly Leon, vice president of communications and government relations for the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Improving efficiency and thorough communication. To do this, Clapp centers her research around two questions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 2, 2023

On Friday, at NCORE, the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education, administrators looking to walk the walk gathered for a three-hour workshop titled “Anti-Racist Leadership: What Does it Take?” This is reminding me of the importance of staying in those spaces that I have access to.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We present the problems/solutions as an easily accessible 10-point checklist, so that you can grade your own processes, identify your challenges, and proactively incorporate de-biasing practices in the spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. Communicating free or low-cost options is vital. Unclear systems: Overlapping or confusing systems for accessing resources can deter already overwhelmed students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At FSU, the program has also worked to increase access to STEM majors. “My The Colombia native has plans to practice medicine in underserved communities around the globe. For her efforts, Rahming recently received the O∆K Community Commitment Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity by the honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Stukes said JCSU faculty started recording their lectures and uploading them, so if circumstances made students unable to access the lectures at a specific time, they could still view them. If lectures are recorded, students who miss a class can readily access the material, said Luoma. I knew we needed to up our usage of it. …

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 29, 2025

At Civitas Learning, we’re always looking for ways to make student success tools more accessible and intuitive. With the Canvas LTI integration, faculty and staff can now access key Civitas Learning features without leaving the familiar Canvas environment. How Does It Work?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Individuals are denied equitable access to education and coerced into relinquishing their native tongues. Students like me, who are already compelled to communicate in English in virtually all facets of daily life, find this expectation particularly burdensome. They are warriors in the truest sense, battling against unimaginable odds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Colleges and universities also need to prepare communications strategies for a range of possible decisions. Schools should take time this fall to inventory all of their relevant policies and practices, Coleman said, and to gather the institutional and external research that could provide a foundation for how to make any necessary changes. “I

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

If passed, the ECCA would allow individuals and businesses to receive tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, making private education more accessible to families across all 50 states. To promote equitable access: Use a consistent, objective assessment tool like SSS.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Something Lou, I, and Ronny are terribly worried about [is that] we just don't have enough Black and Latino administrators of health systems and health organizations. Sinkford described the current health systems as “good for those who can afford it,” but added that so many people still do not have access to quality care. “Only 5.7%

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Civitas Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Insights help teams create tailored support plans, but many institutions find it difficult to access quality data. Foster a Data-Driven Culture What’s Preventing Institutions from Accessing Quality Data? So, how can schools access clean, usable data? Enhance Data Integration and Centralization 4.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2024

This approach recognizes the uniqueness of each culture and strives to adapt communication, policies, and practices that are respectful and accessible to all, fostering a sense of belonging and equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Expansion and diversity in higher education (1980s-1990s) During the 1980s and 1990s, higher education in the United States underwent transformative changes marked by a significant expansion in access and a growing emphasis on diversity. The Future of Higher Education: How Colleges Can Transform Their Financial Strategies.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

The Goals of CEEP include: Providing immediate, accessible support to students and the community during/after the event. Offering students a range of ways to access support tailored to their needs. CEEP is designed to address a wide range of emotional emergencies that affect campus communities. Who is eligible?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. From 2018 to 2023, Latinx staff representation increased from 33% to 38%, and administrator representation increased from 17% to 25%, respectively. “We

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Designed specifically for private and independent K-12 schools, FAA removes administrative burdens, ensures award accuracy, and supports familieshelping schools optimize aid allocation and attract the right students. But what if you could simplify the process, reduce administrative strain, and enhance the family experienceall at once?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

Set and Communicate Your Workshop Goals and Format Before you lock in a date or build a slide deck, get crystal clear on the purpose of your workshop. In-person events offer face time and relationship building, while webinars provide accessibility and on-demand value. Shownot just tellwhat families will need to do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education.

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