Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

This incident is in direct opposition to our institutional values supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and we unequivocally denounce this and all expressions of hate, prejudice and discrimination," UD said. The swastika was drawn on a poster promoting a drag performance the professor organized years ago.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

California community college professors are suing state officials, alleging that new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rules put in place violated their First Amendment rights, The Hill reported. These regulations are a totalitarian triple-whammy,” FIRE attorney Daniel Ortner said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rochester was looking to hire faculty whose work focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Because several minoritized professors are being hired at once, they are less likely to be tokenized and burdened with extra diversity, equity, and inclusion work. After she told him, he said, “Hmmm… the school has definitely changed.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

Research revealed that all but one of these award-winning colleges had a board-influenced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandate. The research demonstrated that valuing those not like you cannot be forced and must become part of the culture of the college if we are to achieve true equity and inclusion. Dr. Carl B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ahmed – who is vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Vermont – has been working in the field of diversity for over 20 years, educating, consulting, and training people about DEI matters, mostly focused on higher ed. I think that there's definitely antisemitism on campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Moving forward, institutions need to have a broader definition and attention to mental healthcare, Horne said. This includes having a holistic view and seeing mental health in relation to social issues, such as gun violence and reproductive rights as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

He fears that the attacks on diversity will likely increase as the 2024 presidential election grows nearer. “I am definitely concerned, but that’s why I wanted to be in this space,” said Foster.

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Active Minds

JUNE 1, 2023

With the golden sun of June upon us, we’re diving into the heart of Pride Month, a time for reflecting on strides made in LGBTQ+ rights, acknowledging persistent barriers, and recommitting ourselves to the path of inclusivity and respect for all. Consider volunteering your time or making a donation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ron DeSantis’s (R) proposed plans to defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at state colleges and universities. What happened to me is definitely influenced by a toxic political culture, and it’s my opinion that the university is playing a role,”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

I know there are students out there that could definitely succeed, they just need the resources. Dr. Azziza Bankole, associate dean for inclusive excellence at Virginia Techs Carilion School of Medicine says its Witcher Walkers critical thinking and empathy that make her such an important asset to the school and its students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Concurrently, in some cases, state legislatures are passing bans or limits on diversity/equity/inclusion programs, racial equity training for faculty and staff, the teaching of Black history, and classroom discussion on topics related to critical race theory. as multiracial institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Many of us have, for decades, sought to make higher education more diverse, accessible, and inclusive. We are willing to tweak the application of these things, using the master’s tools, definitions, and proscribed outcomes but a real paradigm shift eludes us. We have worked hard to have a seat at the table to inform and shape policies.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 23, 2024

Previously, MENA was included under the definition of White. Updated Definitions: The standards include changes to terminology and definitions, including the definitions of “Hispanic or Latino” and “American Indian or Alaska Native.” For example, Asian students can share their specific ancestry (e.g.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 9, 2023

The need for all students to not only learn African American studies, but for them to learn a fully inclusive history of our country should be our goal. Schools/colleges of education must restructure their teacher training to be more inclusive of African American studies and antiracist pedagogy. This must be challenged.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2023

There has definitely been an increase of students who are coming to the center for services,” says Terry. It’s definitely a hard place that it puts us in,” Terry says. “We “But they know the moment they’re done, they’ll be ready to leave.” Just wanting to connect, wanting to be seen, wanting to be heard. It’s weighing on them.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Dr. Mike Hoa Nguyen, an assistant professor of education at NYU, praised this inclusion of a requirement to evaluate work through rigorous research. Johnson expressed disappointment with how the bill’s definition of “high-need” students does not include students with foster care experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Without the data, it’s hard to tell anything definitively. The new Harvard numbers only proves that the SCOTUS ruling has only left us further than ever from where we want to be in an inclusive and diverse America. Nor can it be said if the number of Asian students has dropped. You can learn more at www.amok.com

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

According to Bill Imada, chief connectivity officer of the IW Group, a multicultural marketing agency, and moderator of the panel, the students that he’s meeting are seeking authenticity. “They come in saying that they want a company that is definitive about their purpose, knows who they are, and not only talks about it, but shows it,” he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The nuance of this definition should be noted, with a key emphasis on institutions. For example, consider the use of a Students of Size policy for inclusion in class syllabi or in programmatic handbooks/manuals that students can rely on to comfortably communicate their physical needs in classrooms and learning experiences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

definitely sets this fellowship apart,” Williams says. Part of the appeal and distinction of the program is that it allows students to take advantage of both Columbia and New York City, Williams says. "I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Without the data, it’s hard to tell anything definitively. The new Harvard numbers only proves that the SCOTUS ruling has only left us further than ever from where we want to be in an inclusive and diverse America. Nor can it be said if the number of Asian students has dropped. You can learn more at www.amok.com

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2023

Young people turned out because they are trying to build a country that’s more just, more inclusive, more fair.” I think there’s going to be a big fight coming this year with the courts, and something we are definitely watching and hoping to be a resource for.” Nayak noted that two-thirds of young Americans support labor unions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

We are seeing steady gains with all of our different student populations, but we need to definitely increase our low-income, underrepresented minority students and students with disabilities in their participation in dual credit.” Employers, he says, are making it clear that they believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

When she arrived at Mary Baldwin, her vision included getting to know the community, elevating existing programs, and supporting the school’s diversity and inclusivity. Diversity and inclusivity are priorities for Fox. I definitely want to be a resource to other presidents and other institutions,” Fox said. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dr. Mark Henderson Henderson says the measure definitely influenced the enrollment of “historically excluded groups.” We had become complacent for a long time in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), doing the same-old, same-old.” Those students’ enrollments went way down, across the system. Dr. David A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I believe that this was in the third grade when my district tested all of the children for inclusion in the gifted education programs. Attempts to develop an accurate definition and measure of "intelligence" have been fraught with difficulty and controversy. My personal experiences continue to inform me professionally. Dr. Edward C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women now receive around 40% of STEM PhDs — far from parity but a definite improvement. Dr. Roberta Rincon “The ADVANCE program has been a game-changer for higher ed,” says Dr. Travis York, director of inclusive STEMM ecosystems for equity & diversity at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

EAB 2024 Parent Survey EAB 2024 Parent Survey Haywood said JCSU has found it necessary to re-educate parents and caretakers about the financial aid process, including explaining new definitions and types of aid. “We Beyond cost concerns, mental health (cited by 56% of parents) and student safety are significant concerns noted in the paper.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

He joined the faculty of Connecticut College in 2003, and was an associate professor of history, director of the African American studies program as well as interim dean of institutional equity and inclusion, chair of the history department and director of the Center of the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Cureton] is definitely a global citizen, says Dr. Trina Shanks, a professor of social work, director of community engagement, and founding director of the Center for Equitable Family and Community Well-Being at U-M. There are best practices in India that can inform your work in the states.

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Catherine Cronin

JANUARY 16, 2025

We created and facilitated an inclusive workshop space, inviting participants to personally reflect on these ideas and questions, and to create an artefact to express their ideas. The word generative has different definitions in other contexts, however. identity development).

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Definitely generates some interest, but I also think we could talk about the civic value in the role higher education plays in serving the community. CP: Yeah, I definitely think it's an option for institutions to explore. Definitely the material support, but also the emotional support. I definitely think institutions should do.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Forbes Under 30 Circles connect Forbes 30 Under 30 Listers with first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success. This inaugural Forbes Under 30 Mentorship Circles program is the largest ever launched by Close the Gap Foundation to date.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We're able to work together to come up with a definition of what are the specific types of CBOs that will be most beneficial for what that college is focused on or how they might wanna make an impact, and can we build a list of those organizations from everything that's out there? JW: Yeah, I can definitely do that. Yeah, definitely.

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Catherine Cronin

MAY 12, 2023

This open access book, a collection of work by over 70 authors in 18 countries, offers ways of thinking, conceptualising and creating possibilities for (re)making higher education, focusing on futures that foreground inclusion, equity, social justice, care and sustainability. So, how did this belief translate into practice?

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

And I think the other thing that I have just learned, frankly, and it's been very humbling over the last couple years, Katie, is that we've been challenged a lot as a center, and as a department, and as a staff, to go beyond lip service when it comes to culturally responsive, inclusive services and programs.

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