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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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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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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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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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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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MARCH 8, 2025

Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide. The work of diversity, equity, and inclusion is real. The burnout is real.

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MARCH 31, 2025

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Heath urged program administrators to study the legislative efforts to curtail DEI on campus before they make any changes. Now its just The Center.

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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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DECEMBER 8, 2024

This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Establishing a cultural inclusivity and equity function on the board will illuminate these values. Dr. Margaretta B. Dr. Carl B.

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APRIL 7, 2025

When Breeden first arrived on campus, she was searching for a sense of belonging and found that and more as she navigated toward a calling to transform student affairs, advance equity, and reimagine the relationship between universities and Black communities.

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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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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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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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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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JANUARY 6, 2025

Setty's appointment follows a national search led by Marcilynn Burke, dean of Tulane Law School, and Rebecca Scheller, chief administrative officer at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Sudha has a compelling vision for LSAC and will inspire us all to even greater achievements," said Scheller.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.”

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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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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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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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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Today, we must capitalize on those gains by going to the polls and voting for candidates who are most inclined to support an agenda of racial and gender equity. Dr. Charlie Nelms is a veteran higher education administrator and chancellor emeritus of North Carolina Central University. The war on DEI is being well documented.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. in higher education administration from The University of Southern Mississippi, along with a certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace from the University of South Florida.

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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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APRIL 13, 2025

CMH counselors can educate teachers and administrators about warning signs and mental health symptoms that are exacerbated due to biased treatment and discrimination and promote compassion through culturally relevant strategies. CARE (compassion, advocacy, respect, equity) and compassion go hand-in-hand. Dr. Erik M.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Monica Parrish Trent, Chief Program and Network Officer at Achieving the Dream, an organization focused on creating student success and equity at community colleges, says that students with disabilities often face administrative hurdles in accessing accommodations, as well as social and sensory barriers in classrooms.

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MARCH 19, 2025

The report, Equity and Emergency: COVID-19 Relief Funding at Historically and Predominantly Black Community Colleges in the South, examines how 39 institutions across 10 Southern states utilized Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) allocations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Aspen subsequently began two intensive fellowships that select senior administrators with the qualities of exceptional presidents and teach lessons from the field about how to achieve exceptional and equitable levels of student success.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This past summer, the Campaign for College Opportunity released a brief under their Affirming Equity, Ensuring Inclusion, Empowering Action initiative that sheds light on the college preparation, access and success trends for multiple groups within the U.S. Asian American and NHPI populations, among the fastest-growing in the nation.

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APRIL 6, 2025

While this is a collective undertaking, most often a senior-level administrator is designated to lead that effort and serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO). CEOs often lament that attending to the day-to-day tasks of college administration leaves them little time to get outside of their offices (let alone their campuses).

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The program, branded as a "Leadership Level Up," is specifically designed to bridge the gap between classroom leadership and district-wide administration. It offers participants practical experience in handling day-to-day district operations while building crucial relationships with school boards and community stakeholders.

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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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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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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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DECEMBER 4, 2024

was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. In 2000, he was appointed UT System’s vice president of equity and diversity, a role he held until retiring in 2014. Theotis Robinson Jr.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. In 2000, he was appointed UT System’s vice president of equity and diversity, a role he held until retiring in 2014. Theotis Robinson Jr.

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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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