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NCAA Sponsors 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit and Names Champions of Diversity and Inclusion

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The Eight HBCU Student-Athlete Fellows The four-day event – the NCAA Department of Inclusion, Education, and Community Engagement (IECE) was a sponsor – was hosted by The University of Southern California. This collaboration allows us to remain proactive in meeting the holistic needs of Black student-athletes."

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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and NCAA Office of Inclusion Launch Programming Initiatives for Adaptive Sports

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The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and NCAA Office of Inclusion have launched multiple programming initiatives for adaptive sports, sports for people with disabilities. The initiatives will be implemented across the Women’s Final Four, Drake Relays and ITA Fall National Championships.

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The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

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Jonelle Knox When I reviewed the question posed to me about [re]engaging the college community, I started thinking about a missed opportunity that many colleges and university leaders are not taking advantage of; the collaboration of student affairs and human resources to create [re]engagement activities.

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The Anti-DEI Backlash: Crisis Facing Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education

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He expressed deep disappointment and concern, worried about losing his job entirely, and felt disillusioned by his institution's wavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. Collaborative efforts amplify the impact of DEI work and provide a broader base of support in times of adversity. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr.

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Mendocino College Reaches Highest Percentage of Native American Students Among California Community Colleges

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The school demonstrates its dedication to supporting Native American students through multiple avenues, including its Pomo Pathways program, the Native American Student Resource Center, cultural events such as Native American Motivation Day, and collaboration with local tribes. “We

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Power Couple Works to Improve Climate for Marginalized Students

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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. Their love story didn’t come to fruition until eight years after graduation, when they reunited at a mutual friend’s event.

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The University of Chicago Engages in Faculty Diversity Initiative

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research universities for an initiative to improve diversity and inclusion in higher education. Diversity is a core value of our institution, and collaboration is essential in order to address the common challenges we share across institutions of higher learning,” said UChicago Provost Dr. Ka Yee C. Dr. Ka Yee C.

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