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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Often missing is educators having compassion and understanding the root cause of students actions that shifted to them being disciplined to implementing restorative justice measures. In this practice, educators are committed to the success of historically marginalized student subgroups by countering oppressive pedagogies.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue.

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Kessler Collaborative Breaks Down Silos to Help First-Generation Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What started as an innovative program to support limited-income and first-generation students at the University of Michigan in 2008 has since grown into a 16-institution collaborative program that has helped hundreds of first-generation students across the country find success in post-secondary education.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Originally designed as an annual conference for CPI institutions, UNITE quickly evolved into the premier space for HBCUs to gather, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what's possible. DIVERSE : You've mentioned collaboration several times in this conversation. Innovation to us is collaboration. Take HBCUv for example.

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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., He also facilitates a leadership retreat for Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center, also known as Centro.

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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., He also facilitates a leadership retreat for Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center, also known as Centro.

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From Controllers to Careers: Using Esports to Develop Tech Skills in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with practical, job-ready skills to meet industry demands given the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech economy. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings.