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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several months ago, a fellow CDO confided in me about his abrupt reassignment from a leadership role to a non-administrator position with little connection to DEI work. Communicate the Value of DEI. Effective communication is crucial in countering the anti-DEI backlash. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr. Build Strong Coalitions.

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Coleman Named Next President at Adler University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lisa Coleman The president-elect, who serves as senior vice president for global inclusion and strategic innovation at New York University, will begin her appointment Sept. Coleman’s experience and leadership will guide our institution to even greater heights of impact and excellence.

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LEAD Fund Mourns Passing of DEI Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Members of the Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity ( LEAD Fund) are mourning the death of their board chair, Dr. Christopher A. Wilcher, noting that Metzler, a as skilled communicator across party lines., Metzler’s family announced that he “passed away in his beloved home in Grenada” March 23. Dr. Christopher A.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community.

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Dr. Dyonne Bergeron Appointed CDO and Vice Chancellor for DEI at UC Irvine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dyonne Bergeron will become chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), effective Jul. in speech communication from Louisiana State University.

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No Country for Anyone, Particularly at Michigan State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the letter, Scott accused Vassar of “bullying colleagues” and described her leadership moves as fracturing and contentious. That students and community members would exercise their voice and agency should be lauded, because it aligns with the institution's mission “to advance knowledge and transform lives.”

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Strategies for Inclusive Care that Drive Student Success

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Inclusive care delivery can help break down these barriers and provide students with the resources they need to thrive. There has never been a greater need for inclusive care delivery that embraces diverse backgrounds, intersecting identities and lived experiences, and the time to course-correct is now.