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Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. MATC officials maintain that the allegations are unfounded.

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NASPA Centers the Stories of Diverse Student Affairs Professionals

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SEATTLE-- Prominent student affairs practitioners of color shared powerful stories of leading in higher education amid major challenges, including the recent COVID pandemic and ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The panel was organized by the Melvin C.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

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As institutions grapple with this shift, they must adopt innovative strategies to maintain their commitment to diversity and inclusion, honor their espoused values, and care for the broad constituencies they serve and support. It also means offering personalized support tailored to students’ individual needs, aspirations, and challenges.

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

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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. I’m really excited and honored to have the opportunity to work with brilliant students, staff and faculty at UCI,” she said.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

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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). She will lead and support our accessibility and accommodation programs for students and employees.

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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. CDOs should actively seek allies across their institutions, including faculty, staff, and student groups who share a commitment to DEI. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr.