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NSF Grants Fund STEM Education Equity in Houston

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.” million collaborative grant from the NSF will support a new research focus for the St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy founded by Henderson and Dr.

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Transforming Community Colleges for Equity

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Since 2020, ATD has partnered with the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center to create the Racial Equity Leadership Academy (RELA) , an intensive institute that supports teams of community college leaders as they develop strategic racial equity plans and consciously dismantle barriers to equity at their institutions.

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Examining Educational Equity in Leadership

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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., He loves to support students by engaging them in research and giving students the opportunity to collaborate,” says Palmer. β€œHe

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

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She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Kean University Launches Visionary New Center for Africana Studies

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This new center epitomizes the University’s commitment to equity and to serving our state, particularly our urban communities,” said Kean President Dr. Lamont O. Its implementation in an organized, collaborative, and cohesive manner is long overdue. All young people deserve to know their past. Dr. David Jefferson Jr.,

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The Case for Board of Trustees to Embrace Academic Acumen

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I define academic acumen as a wide range of knowledge and skills related to teaching, research, and knowledge creation within the higher education context. The State University System of Florida Board of Governors decision to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from the University of Florida is the latest example.

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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

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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). I am very happy to be a part of Hudson County Community College, where diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued and lived,” said Lopez. β€œI

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