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During her 14-year tenure at Montana State University, Cruzado has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to expanding access and success for underrepresented students. Her appointment comes at a crucial time for public higher education, as institutions nationwide grapple with questions of access, affordability, and inclusion.

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Hollis will become associate dean for access, equity, and inclusion in the Penn State College of Education, effective Aug. Dr. Leah P.

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Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). She will lead and support our accessibility and accommodation programs for students and employees.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

My computational chemistry laboratory has benefitted from our twinned focus on data and inclusion and serves as a case study for how access to meaningful research opportunities encourages people from all backgrounds to pursue data-related careers. UR is a research-intensive, predominately undergraduate, predominately white institution.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Find your people, learn how to support them, and let them support you when you need it too.” Human interaction is at the center of Dr. Melva Treviño Peña’s work. Treviño Peña, an assistant professor in the department, describes herself as a human geographer, ethnographer, and social scientist. Are they young children?

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APRIL 3, 2024

Members of the Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity ( LEAD Fund) are mourning the death of their board chair, Dr. Christopher A. Metzler was a graduate of Columbia University in New York, in international human rights, and a graduate of the University of Oxford in England, in human rights law. Dr. Christopher A.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Kristina Londy Kristina Londy has been named director of student success and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

We see how introductory courses like Calculus play a unique role as a gateway or barrier for racially minoritized students in terms of access to STEM majors and careers,” he says. “We One of Leyva’s active research projects is Transformative Inclusion in Postsecondary STEM (TIPS). Dr. Donna Y. mathematics, Rutgers University; Ed.M.,

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APRIL 5, 2024

One line resonated deeply with me: "When you deny a voice, you deny humanity." Individuals are denied equitable access to education and coerced into relinquishing their native tongues. These students are stripped of their humanity and forced into subservience to a white-dominated ideology.

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PHILADELPHIA— Despite the ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion within higher education, more than a thousand educators gathered in-person and virtually late last week to share strategies and brainstorm ways to center equitable outcomes for the students who attend their institutions. Dr. Michael A.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

There she oversees all aspects of academic affairs, ranging from education to diversity and inclusion. There is so much talent and human potential, I figure in 2023 it should be commonplace. What is more frustrating to me is that in this day and age, I am still doing things that are first,” Gilliam said in a BU press release.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., It’s like exercise.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

However, it is necessary to recognize the fight against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and affirmative action, which continues to dominate and has taken center stage on the educational landscape. It also means having access to resources and support services that can help them succeed. As part of the ongoing battle, Texas Gov.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Ryan Horio University of California, Los Angeles Project: The Need for Post-Pandemic Mental Health Support Within Asian American College-aged Youth: Addressing Anti-Asian Hate and Sinophobia Through Institutional Interventions Ryan Horio is a fourth-year student at UCLA dual majoring in Asian American Studies and Human Biology & Society.

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MAY 14, 2024

The prevailing narrative of academia glorifies productivity and resilience while overlooking the human aspect of our experiences. Without proper education and support, individuals may not know how to advocate for their needs or access the resources available to them. Regrettably, my journey mirrors that of numerous Ph.D.

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Ryan Horio University of California, Los Angeles Project: The Need for Post-Pandemic Mental Health Support Within Asian American College-aged Youth: Addressing Anti-Asian Hate and Sinophobia Through Institutional Interventions Ryan Horio is a fourth-year student at UCLA dual majoring in Asian American Studies and Human Biology & Society.

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JULY 5, 2023

Jamal-Eddine said she envisions spoken word poetry becoming one of several tools of humanizing critical narratives that challenge and disrupt harmful hegemonic ideologies within nursing education. “I Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine Institution: University of Illinois Chicago, College of Nursing Graduate Program: Ph.D.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

National University (NU) announced the launch of the Cause Research Institute (CRI), a new applied Research and Development arm that will coordinate research, scholarship, and other innovation efforts focused on social sector challenges, including education, health, human services, and criminal justice.

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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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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in higher education. Removing this critical tool for addressing historical inequities and promoting diversity requires institutions to adapt their approaches to fostering inclusion.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Being in an environment that they know is inclusive and welcoming, that is culturally sensitive, helps in making that experience far more successful for them,” he said. Harvey serves as Distinguished Scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity in Washington, D.C. Dr. William B.

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Addressing racial inequality is one of the key components of this effort to ensure marginalized communities have access to the same opportunities and resources as others and recognize the unique challenges faced by different marginalized groups, especially when it comes to mental health.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Colleges and universities in states that have passed legislation prohibiting offices and personnel that provide services in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion will probably still seek to enroll students of color who are athletic phenoms, especially in the high-revenue sports of football and basketball. Dr. William B.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

If I could change one thing about the world and had unlimited resources, I would build free/all-inclusive wellness and community centers where people could not only focus on physical health but also have resources for mental health, such as counseling/therapy and career help. Why is mental health advocacy important to you?

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JUNE 16, 2024

It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions. Chauna Lawson, associate director of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) HBCU program, says the center was stripped of “literally every rainbow in sight.”

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JULY 23, 2023

Jamal-Eddine said she envisions spoken word poetry becoming one of several tools of humanizing critical narratives that challenge and disrupt harmful hegemonic ideologies within nursing education. “I

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Educational Access and Equity: At its essence, social justice emphasizes universal access to educational resources, irrespective of socio-economic or geographical backgrounds. WVU's impending program cuts stand to rob many West Virginians of this very access. Here are some of the issues at stake.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Leslie Hall, director of the HBCU Program at the Human Rights Campaign — the largest LGBTQ lobbying organization in the U.S. The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. Dr. Luis A.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Xavier has been realizing its mission for nearly a century, its individuals from all walks of life are helping to make the world more just and more human,” said Robinson. This work will inspire bold efforts to expand inclusiveness, in terms of access to careers and healthcare in the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While he knows that a Black Honors College will likely draw some detractors, particularly in the wake of ongoing attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion, he said that he remains committed to the idea. “I’m Wood — whose research focuses on racial equity in education — saw an opportunity. Dr. Donna Y.

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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. There is also instruction in job-search skills such as interviewing and resumes, and in relevant life skills, such as teamwork, stress management, and financial literacy.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The college recognized that the campus needed a safe space for males to get together, interact and learn from each other as well as to access resources,” says Jamal Biggs, director of the QCC MRC. Programming has been developed to meet the needs of men of color, who now comprise about 50% of the students who access the center.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I love the work that I get to do in diversity, equity, and inclusion, but at times it can be exhausting. Lawrence Chatters We continue to make progress in our country toward being more inclusive, but the digressions have been painful. They have access to more information than any other generation. I will not let it break me.

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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. Dr. Donna Y.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Furthermore, school counselors can help students access resources needed to achieve a well-rounded pre-K-12 school experience to be prepared for college, careers, and adulthood. Dr. Erik M.

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This year, we have chosen the following fellows with projects ranging from unpacking the barriers and obstacles Black, African, and Caribbean-American men face when disclosing or seeking treatment for their mental health to enhancing accessibility and utilization of mental health resources for Asian students at Princeton.

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Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In We’re trying to create access and opportunity.” Supreme Court’s NCAA v.

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