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Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet another noticed anti-Black racism increase at their institution when the university publicly declared its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Outcomes and solutions The Higher Education Policy Institute’s report features several key recommendations for “unblocking the pipeline” of career advancement for Black ECAs.

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Advancing Black Males in STEM is My Passion — Here’s How I Got There

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Video 4 (“Digging Deep”) illuminates struggles faced by some Black male college and graduate students in STEM fields and highlights the uplifting power of peer support and faculty mentoring. Finally, Video 5 (“Of Triumph and Perseverance”) offers an illustration of a Black male success story. Dr. Brian A.

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Having an advocate or mentor is critical. Establishing a cultural inclusivity and equity function on the board will illuminate these values.

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Silenced Voices: Confronting Linguistic Discrimination and Cultural Erasure in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My experience highlights the urgent need for educational institutions to address and combat linguistic discrimination and cultural erasure. We must create inclusive environments where students from diverse backgrounds feel valued and heard. Nelson Pham is a currently a Ph.D.

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A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having an advocate or mentor is critical We found that the presence of a mentor in the life of the trustee was critical to the participants’ successful selection or election as trustee. Research revealed that all but one of these award-winning colleges had a board-influenced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandate.

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Emerging Scholars Express Hope, Validation, and Drive During Webinar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Emerging Scholars also supported encouraging students to engage in research, disagree with mentors, prove their cases, and strive for positive change. and ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT) are hounded by opponents on the political right.

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The Genesis of a Research Agenda on Black Males in Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The findings from this project aim to assist in the broadening participation of Black males in engineering educational and workforce pathways, from childhood through college graduation and into their careers. Please share the website, the videos, and the handouts with others. Dr. Brian A.