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Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It signifies the removal of hurdles that prevent people from accessing spaces, opportunities, and information on an equal footing.

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An Equity and Access Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dueñas’ scholarship addresses issues of equity and access in higher education with a focus on sense of belonging and experiences with imposter syndrome among Latinx students attending four-year colleges and universities. “My

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Report: State Financial Aid Programs Show Varying Levels of Accessibility and Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. But these aid programs were found to have low-income requirements, meaning students from middle-income households are excluded.

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Equity in Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These students also often lack access to adequate college counseling, making it more difficult to navigate the complex higher education landscape. This unequal start in education restricts their access to higher education and, by extension, the economic mobility that higher education traditionally provides.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All the while, Curry has kept his focus on expanding equity for his students, with his sights specifically on food and housing insecurity, an issue that impacts many of his students. It launched a popular Farmer’s Market on campus last year, providing each student with $20 a week to access fresh foods and vegetables. Gilkerson agrees.

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An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership.

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Examining Educational Equity in Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sáenz says Burmicky came to UT Austin already an experienced higher education practitioner who wanted to do research on problems of practice with an equity lens.