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Applications and enrollment are at record highs as is the diversity of the student body. Another core initiative of the presidency is making sure that NJIT is accessible to students of all backgrounds, including low-income students, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community. Research activity is ahead of last year.

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In 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, most higher education institutions opted to eliminate the requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores such as the ACT and SAT. These findings show that a holistic review of applicants can predict academic success without requiring ACT or SAT scores. Dr. Suzanne M.

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In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Additionally, the Kelley School also may provide support for fellows to attend Alpha Phi Alpha conferences annually and provide applicants with application fee waivers. At least three full-tuition fellowships will be given each year. It will also create webinars for Alpha Phi Alpha undergraduates to learn more about business careers.

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MARCH 4, 2024

The committee also analyzed whether to reinstate the university’s standardized test score requirement (or sustain its interim “test-optional” policy) and modify existing preferences for applicants with family connections. I am committed to ensuring these values are reflected in the way we build our student body,” she continued.

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JULY 27, 2023

Leadership Institute, an annual conference Oct. Leveraging the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership is an incredibly important principle within Molson Coors. Applications are open through Aug. Lacey Golonka The scholarship amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000.

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MARCH 11, 2024

It is therefore time to connect the dots among efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities, overturn race-conscious admissions, and bring back standardized tests. The University of California learned after Proposition 209 how this can lead to group-level declines in application rates from Black and Latinx students.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Owens called diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives “demeaning and racist.” DEI initiatives aim to bring students and employees together to learn from each other’s differences and to co-create inclusive campus environments,” the report notes. DEI initiatives do not create exclusion, they exist to promote inclusion.”

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation. Dr. David A.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

These experts, and many more, share critical knowledge and insights about injustice in schools to disrupt inequity, promote inclusive learning environments, and foster belonging for Black folks. Parents can learn practical ways to advocate for educational equity and inclusion alongside their children and building leaders.

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APRIL 16, 2024

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. One of the biggest factors for us is getting our leadership involved and getting them to support the work.”

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

While researching and issuing a report on Californian public postsecondary institutions, Bensimon & Associates and College Futures Foundation, a California organization working towards greater educational opportunity, found troubling patterns that favor white candidates and cultural whiteness in the search for collegiate leadership.

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Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. LaVar Charleston studied public relations, marketing, educational leadership and policy analysis. Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Mount Holyoke is a gender-inclusive women’s college in Massachusetts, one of the historic Seven Sisters, a group of highly selective women’s liberal arts institutions in the Northeast. Under her leadership, the law school increased its national profile, created new programming and pulled in more funding and resources.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans have demonstrated clear opposition against the Universities of Wisconsin’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The agreement would have also required UW-Madison to accept applicants who were the top 5% of their class at a Wisconsin high school and regional campuses to accept those in the top 10%.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From the start, applicants are asked about matters of leadership, community, and impact on Columbia and beyond, Crawford says. In its first few years, the program only saw applications from students coming from the “usual suspects,” such as Howard, Hampton, Spelman, and Tuskegee universities, according to Crawford.

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JULY 2, 2023

While the 6-3 decision will certainly have a negative impact on undergraduate campuses, the Supreme Court decision to strike down race-conscious admissions practices in most colleges and universities will be felt in all aspects of industry and civil leadership. It will also have a serious negative impact on the legal profession.

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MARCH 8, 2023

A bill proposed in the Missouri legislature may prohibit Missouri public colleges and universities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements when hiring, the News Tribune reported. Richey said there were alternative ways to vet applicants. Doug Richey HB 1196 – presented by State Rep.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and asked school leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent,” The Texas Tribune reported.

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MARCH 14, 2024

For example, the plight of the FSU football team was taken so seriously that the upper echelon of the Florida’s political leadership at the state and federal level expressed outrage and took official action in response to their exclusion from the College Football Playoff.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Many of us have, for decades, sought to make higher education more diverse, accessible, and inclusive. We are willing to tweak the application of these things, using the master’s tools, definitions, and proscribed outcomes but a real paradigm shift eludes us. We have worked hard to have a seat at the table to inform and shape policies.

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MARCH 31, 2024

The foundation’s Equal Protection Project has challenged several diversity, equity, and inclusion programs it deemed racially discriminatory since its February 2023 launch, according to the foundation’s website, where its stated mission is advancing free expression and academic freedom on campuses.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. “We Morishita, interim president at CSULA.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to diversity, equity and inclusion expert, Dr. Shaun Harper, “While the discontinuation of race-conscious admissions policies and practices will negatively affect students of color across a range of racial and ethnic groups at predominantly white institutions (PWIs), Black applicants will be most devastated.” Dr. Antonio L.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Push for inclusive campus scholarships targeting undocumented students as well as researching national partnerships with existing programs like TheDream.US , Golden Door Scholars , and others. Work with Admissions, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Development, and other offices to discuss inclusive actions and support structures.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Our agency is deeply committed to the inclusion of all people in STEM, which is vital to the nation's health, security, and prosperity,” said Moore, who is also a faculty member at The Ohio State University. “At Kalantarians added that interested individuals should volunteer to be a reviewer for proposals.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

The research includes interviews with financial aid staff and parents; reveals key insights about inclusion, stigma, and financial challenges; and offers actionable insights to improve relationships. Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. To do this, Clapp centers her research around two questions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

It was very clear what was not allowed—giving applicants a benefit because of their race or ethnicity—but it was less certain how far the decision extended. In what ways could a college incorporate an applicant’s background into their decision-making if he or she disclosed it?

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JULY 6, 2023

Who are working hard every day to ensure that all students, regardless of their color, have access to public education that's honest, that's inclusive. Universities and colleges throughout the nation has made it a mission to create a more inclusive space for marginalized students. Dr. Ivory A.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

We infuse ethics, character, and leadership with our courses as unique features. Under Uzochukwu’s leadership, N.C. Our focus is how to develop safe, secure and reliable AI technology through inclusive and multi-disciplinary research.” The reason for this is they will graduate and serve society.”

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APRIL 9, 2025

For financial aid officers and admissions teams, this can mean lengthy back-and-forth communication, incomplete applications, or inconsistent reporting. taxes, systems like SSS offer thoughtful tax flexibility by allowing them to bypass irrelevant sections of the application, reducing confusion and making the experience more inclusive.

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MARCH 26, 2024

In the last round of funding, there were more than 100 applications and the department only had sufficient funds for just 10 awards. Dr. Mike Hoa Nguyen, an assistant professor of education at NYU, praised this inclusion of a requirement to evaluate work through rigorous research.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Could future applicants be prevented from speaking fully about their racial identities? Schools can use these messages to reassert their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to review the efforts that are currently being made. Coleman was peppered with questions about what might happen and the potential implications.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Attendees engaging in meaningful conversations about enrollment trends, financial sustainability, leadership development, and the private K-12 family school experience. His insights into unconscious biases and decision-making offered school leaders a deeper understanding of how these factors influence education and leadership.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. this summer.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

At Missouri University of Science and Technology, he was able to work on phytoremediationusing plants to remove contaminants from soil and waterand the application of novel technologies for environmental remediation. The creativity and diverse perspectives in the classroom enrich the learning experience for everyone.

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JULY 21, 2022

More Leadership Advice for the New Academic Year. Higher Ed Leadership. Following is another collection of leadership wisdom excerpted from the UIA's podcast, shared by people who have experienced and risen above some of the challenges that you might face this year. Let's look for signs of welcome and inclusion.

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