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UPitt Dean Works to Advance Equity in Policy, Practice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Valerie Kinloch Kinloch does the work in her leadership role as the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of University of Pittsburgh’s (UPitt) School of Education, a position she has held since July 2017. In that time, Kinloch said she has strived to bolster equity and justice at the school. Smith University. is bad,” Kinloch said.

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Dr. Marcheta Evans to lead St. Catherine University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Evans’s astute understanding of higher education trends, particularly as they relate to smaller, private institutions, and her track record of developing and activating growth and transformation strategies, impressed the entire committee,” said Ken Charles and Anne Gotte, presidential search committee co-chairs at St. Dr. Marcheta P.

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Marcheta to lead St. Catherine University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Evans’s astute understanding of higher education trends, particularly as they relate to smaller, private institutions, and her track record of developing and activating growth and transformation strategies, impressed the entire committee,” said Ken Charles and Anne Gotte, presidential search committee co-chairs at St. Dr. Marcheta P.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend. Martin argues for change in food pantries writ large, moving beyond a focus on food distribution with new models that center empathy, equity, and systems reform. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress. In Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries , Dr. Katie S.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While some scholars are deeply concerned by this instability, others note it aligns with higher education trends overall. In 2023, the American Council on Education (ACE) released their study of over 1,000 college presidents, which revealed the tenure of the presidency has diminished. Just ask Dr. Walter M.

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Four initial steps to take when launching a diversity enrollment strategy

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Be specific about what you hope to accomplish when you talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. After identifying the outcomes you’d like to see from your diversity strategy, it’s time to take a deeper look at your institution’s enrollment trends. Step 2: Assess your current enrollment gaps.