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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The issues closest to my heart—those that affect our students and education equity—are being largely ignored by the presidential candidates. History has shown that equity needs to drip from the federal level, and right now the faucet seems rusty. The

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Directive to Dismiss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices Presents Opportunity to Define and Seek Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

First, lets look at how we define, value and seek equity. What became lightening-rod terms, diversity, equity and inclusion in reality constitute neither a policy nor an ideology; they are a way of life that, when intentional and outcome-oriented, change lives in meaningful, measurable ways. So, whats still missing?

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

On this January day, Curry — who grew up just a short distance from the college — greets the groundworkers and buttonholes administrative staff about the latest developments taking place across campus. He’s a real-life Equity Avenger, grinding 24/7 against injustice and setting an example for us all,” she says.

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Examining Educational Equity in Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

student affairs administration/higher education, Ball State University, Teachers College; Certificate, College and University Teaching, Ball State University, Teachers College; Ph.D., There needs to be institutional buy-in from administration, which he tries to clearly illustrate in his published research.

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Demotion of USC Administrator Leads to Accusations of Racism

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2023

The first Black woman in the position, she revamped the admissions process to make it more holistic, decreasing the emphasis on GPAs and GREs and adding opportunities for applicants to show their compassion, commitment to health equity, and how their life experiences had shaped them.

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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, an historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina. My research focuses on inequities in higher education among marginalized college students and the impact of college environments on students, faculty, and administrators,” says McMickens. “I

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Leveraging Grants for STEM Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Dr. Roberta Rincon “The ADVANCE program has been a game-changer for higher ed,” says Dr. Travis York, director of inclusive STEMM ecosystems for equity & diversity at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. STEMM” adds medicine to the standard abbreviation.) Bringing that to light is critical.”

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The Equity Educator - Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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Diversity, Equity and Student Success Conference Plots Agenda for the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2024

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.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.,

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California Sets Ambitious 70% College Attainment Goal Amid Persistent Equity Gaps

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The College Futures Foundation emphasizes that reaching the 70% attainment goal will require collaboration across multiple stakeholders and a sustained commitment to addressing equity gaps. The foundation emphasizes the need to focus on both recent high school graduates and adult learners returning to education.

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UPitt Dean Works to Advance Equity in Policy, Practice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2023

In that time, Kinloch said she has strived to bolster equity and justice at the school. UPitt’s strategic plan focuses on equity, justice, and innovation, continued Kinloch, noting her creation of a new position, the associate dean for equity, justice, and strategic partnerships. The individual in that position reports to her.

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AAC&U Project to Assist 12 Campuses with Equity-Center Curriculum Design

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It is expected to assist campuses in designing and implementing equity-centered curricular models that connect student learning to career exploration, development of professional purpose, and acquisition of transferrable skills.

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An Equity and Access Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

As an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies (ELPS) and coordinator of the college student personnel program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she is working to achieve that goal with her scholarship and her administrative responsibilities.

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Xavier Mourns Former Administrator, Civil Rights Champion Sybil Haydel Morial

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Haydel Morial was a member of Xavier University’s class of 1952, a known champion of civil rights, and a long-serving administrator at the historically Black Catholic university in New Orleans. “She And we did.” Her son, Marc H. Morial, the president of the National Urban League, also served as New Orleans Mayor from 1994-2002.

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Workgroup Releases Recommendations for Black Student Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

The workgroup, made up of 16 administrators from across the CSU system, was led by Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, president of Fresno State, and Dr. Thomas Parham, president of CSU Dominguez Hills. The report drew praise from higher ed equity experts. “It It is monumental,” said Dr. Shaun R.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Administrators, especially those who work closely with racially minoritized students in various capacities, must play a crucial role in this transition and require adequate support to navigate these changes effectively. These administrators (e.g., Here are four ways that institutions can provide practical support: 1.

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2024

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

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Report Tracks the NCAA’s Progress Toward Gender Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Two years after a scathing report on gender equity issues, the NCAA commissioned an external, independent review of its progress at championships. “A A continued commitment to equity must be at the center of everything in college sports,” said National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker.

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DeSantis Administration Requires Florida State Colleges and Universities to Report Spending on DEI and CRT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Florida state colleges and universities must report spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and projects and initiatives related to critical race theory (CRT), per orders from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ’s administration, the National Review reported. Ron DeSantis In a Dec.

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Dr. Leah P. Hollis Appointed to Access, Equity, and Inclusion Post at Penn State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Hollis will become associate dean for access, equity, and inclusion in the Penn State College of Education, effective Aug. Dr. Leah P. Hollis has authored or co-authored 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, seven book chapters, and 17 scholarly essays, as well as published four books.

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Rutgers Webinar Discusses Health Equity, Minority Health, and Medical Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The current state of health equity and medical education were key topics at a webinar on Tuesday sponsored by Rutgers University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice. The current state of health equity is still in need of improvement, Riley said. Sullivan, former Secretary of the U.S.

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Seeking Equity in Healthcare Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

She was taken into an administrative office and questioned why she had applied to a major she wasn’t physically capable of doing. Jamal-Eddine explained she wouldn’t be going into bedside nursing and was well-aware there were diverse and accommodating pathways in the nursing profession.

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Report: Higher Education Administration Pay Soars as Faculty Pay Lags

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2024

The Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession, 2023–24 , highlights trends in faculty compensation, tenure and contingency, pay equity, and institutional finances in higher education. Its findings come from AAUP’s annual Faculty Compensation Survey.

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Aesthete Explores Equity in Disability Studies, Healthcare Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2023

She was taken into an administrative office and questioned why she had applied to a major she wasn’t physically capable of doing. Jamal-Eddine explained she wouldn’t be going into bedside nursing and was well-aware there were diverse and accommodating pathways in the nursing profession.

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Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University Honored at NASPA Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award on Tuesday from NASPA, the association representing student affairs professionals. Shawna Patterson-Stephens, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University, received the Bobby E. The Bobby E.

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Report: Black Female Student-Athletes Face Lack of Diverse Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2024

While players in the NCAA Tournament were diverse, head coaches and administrators lagged far behind. That's the conclusions from the new report, “Racial and Gender Equity for Black Women Student-Athletes,” authored by Dr. Shaun R. Harper, founder and executive director of the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center.

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New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges Appointed Member of IHEP Board of Directors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Bridges holds a Doctorate in higher education administration from Indiana University–Bloomington; a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of North Carolina–Charlotte; and a B.A. in English language and literature from Francis Marion University.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Under his administration, the university strengthened its academic programs while focusing on equity and student success. Moving forward, Heilig expressed enthusiasm about exploring new opportunities to influence education, while maintaining his commitment to leadership and equity in higher education.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. Her mentors at ASU, Briscoe says, truly encouraged her to understand the significance of education and valuing Black thought.

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Alabama Governor Signs ‘Divisive Concepts’ Bill

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

1, prohibits certain public entities “from maintaining a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department or sponsoring any diversity, equity, and inclusion program or program that “advocates for a divisive concept.” Alabama Gov. SB129 , which goes into effect Oct.

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GILLIAN MCKNIGHT-TUTEIN

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Gillian McKnight-Tutein Gillian McKnight-Tutein has been appointed chief educational equity officer for the Colorado Department of Higher Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from FIU, a master’s in human resources development and administration from Barry U.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Despite all the talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the highest echelons in the Academy remain white and male. The same report found that Black/African American administrators in higher education were just 8% of all senior leaders. How did this small percentage of Black administrators facilitate their success against the odds?

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UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recognized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and for being a champion for educational equity. Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF), presents award to Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

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RON PRICE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

Ron Price Ron Price has been appointed vice president of the new Division of People, Culture, and Equity at the College of Southern Maryland. Price holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration from the University of Virginia.

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A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

However, research has demonstrated a clear underrepresentation of minority community college trustees (Moltz, 2009) with no progress being made in hiring African American administrators (Levin, Walker et al., Additionally, trustees had become leaders in the quest for equity and were informed advocates for all experiencing marginalization.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. Dr. 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

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UK and UNL Disband Their DEI Offices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2024

Its stated goal was to enhance diversity and inclusivity through the recruitment and retention of an increasingly diverse population of faculty, administrators, staff and students.

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ROBERTO GONZALEZ

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2024

He serves as vice president of student services, enrollment management, and equity initiatives at West Los Angeles College in California.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Use your platform to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your university.

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Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

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. Martin has since retired, and the college is now led by President Anthony Cruz, who is Hispanic.

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Dr. Brooke A. Flinders Named New President of Frontier Nursing University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2024

“I loved my time as a student and have been thoroughly impressed by the university’s lived mission and how it has been embraced by the faculty, staff, administration, and students through their culture of caring,” she said. “I Flinders served as professor of nursing and associate provost for faculty affairs at Miami University (Ohio).

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KRISTINA LONDY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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SHAROD L. TOMLINSON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2024

Tomlinson has been named assistant vice president for equity and inclusion/student belonging at St. Tomlinson holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from John Jay College in New York, a master’s in organizational management from The New School in New York, and a doctorate in education from St. Network and veterans affairs.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Directive to Dismiss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices Presents Opportunity to Define and Seek Equity

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Making Equity a Priority

Examining Educational Equity in Leadership

Demotion of USC Administrator Leads to Accusations of Racism

A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Leveraging Grants for STEM Equity

The Equity Educator - Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker

Diversity, Equity and Student Success Conference Plots Agenda for the Future

New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

California Sets Ambitious 70% College Attainment Goal Amid Persistent Equity Gaps

UPitt Dean Works to Advance Equity in Policy, Practice

AAC&U Project to Assist 12 Campuses with Equity-Center Curriculum Design

An Equity and Access Champion

Xavier Mourns Former Administrator, Civil Rights Champion Sybil Haydel Morial

Workgroup Releases Recommendations for Black Student Equity

Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Report Tracks the NCAA’s Progress Toward Gender Equity

DeSantis Administration Requires Florida State Colleges and Universities to Report Spending on DEI and CRT

Dr. Leah P. Hollis Appointed to Access, Equity, and Inclusion Post at Penn State

Rutgers Webinar Discusses Health Equity, Minority Health, and Medical Education

Seeking Equity in Healthcare Education

Report: Higher Education Administration Pay Soars as Faculty Pay Lags

Aesthete Explores Equity in Disability Studies, Healthcare Education

Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University Honored at NASPA Conference

Report: Black Female Student-Athletes Face Lack of Diverse Support

New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges Appointed Member of IHEP Board of Directors

Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Alabama Governor Signs ‘Divisive Concepts’ Bill

GILLIAN MCKNIGHT-TUTEIN

Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore

RON PRICE

A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

College Sports: A Work in Progress

UK and UNL Disband Their DEI Offices

ROBERTO GONZALEZ

The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

Dr. Brooke A. Flinders Named New President of Frontier Nursing University

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SHAROD L. TOMLINSON

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