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The NCAA kicked off its annual Inclusion Forum on Wednesday, with a guest appearance by Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team. Educational programming focuses on each of the inclusion's five core areas of disability, international, LGBTQ, race/ethnicity and women.

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When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. I mean, it’s been incredible.”

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Charleston has been named vice chancellor for inclusive excellence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As vice chancellor, he will be responsible for promoting belonging and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff at the UW-Madison. Dr. LaVar J.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Hollis will become associate dean for access, equity, and inclusion in the Penn State College of Education, effective Aug. Dr. Leah P. I chose Penn State because of the dean and the wonderful colleagues I met during my visit,” Hollis said. “I I see a true commitment to anti-racism and diversity and am thrilled to be part of that.

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JULY 23, 2024

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has announced steps it will take to comply with Senate Bill 129 affecting diversity, equity and inclusion programming on University of Alabama System campuses. UAB has shuttered its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among other changes to ensure compliance.

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JULY 10, 2024

Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence.

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APRIL 25, 2024

That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum. The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Diversity Abroad—a membership consortium that inspires and supports educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in and through global education and exchange—kicked off its annual this week, drawing hundreds of participants to Chicago from across the nation.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Carnevale from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce makes a compelling case that U.S. A key focus to achieve these goals is incorporating race-conscious and equity-minded criteria into annual performance evaluations. Economist Dr. Anthony P.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Keona Lewis will become assistant provost for academic diversity and inclusion at the University of Notre Dame, effective Feb. Lewis is currently associate director of research and evaluation for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, an historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina. McMickens During an interview with Diverse , McMickens recalls an op-ed column written by a Black student in The Daily Pennsylvanian , the University of Pennsylvania student newspaper.

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JULY 23, 2024

McBride, who is currently a senior advisor to the chancellor and the Gerald Early Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has been appointed executive director of the school's Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE2).

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MARCH 24, 2024

PHILADELPHIA— Despite the ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion within higher education, more than a thousand educators gathered in-person and virtually late last week to share strategies and brainstorm ways to center equitable outcomes for the students who attend their institutions.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Furman University and 14 other institutions have collectively been awarded $8.625 million to improve inclusion for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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MARCH 5, 2023

"The work that we do in the world is so important,” said Kinloch, describing her hopes for advancing equitable policies and practices that benefit students, faculty, staff, communities of people in schools, school districts, and universities around the world. “To Smith University. Davis Excellence in Leadership Award in November 2022.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Wayne Gersie Quinnipiac University Dr. Wayne Gersie would be the fifth diversity and inclusion official to depart the university in less than a year, reported the Chronicle , noting the announcement came Dec. Gersie is expected to return to Michigan Technological University “for personal reasons,” according to the Chronicle.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Two years after a scathing report on gender equity issues, the NCAA commissioned an external, independent review of its progress at championships. “A A continued commitment to equity must be at the center of everything in college sports,” said National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A dozen higher education institutions have been selected to participate in the Equitable and Inclusive Curriculum-to-Career Models Project, according to the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). Edward’s University, and St. Mary's College of California.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Adler University has named Dr. Lisa Coleman its next president. Having spent my career addressing how to transform inequitable systems, it is an honor to align my life’s work with Adler University,” said Coleman. She previously served as Harvard University’s special assistant to the president and first chief diversity officer.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa.,

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

Cynthia Pickett will become the Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP), effective Dec. Her scholarly work is in matters of social identity, intergroup relations, the self, social cognition, social inclusion and belonging, and inclusive scientific practices.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

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. One of the awardees is Old Dominion University, which will receive $1 million over the next three years.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For a decade prior to coming to Claremont Graduate University (CGU), she worked as a clinical therapist in DePauw University’s counseling center. in psychology from Tuskegee University, an M.S. in community counseling from Martin University, and is working toward a Ph.D. Carter holds a B.S.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Jia Osiel will become Achieving the Dream’s (ATD) chief talent and equity officer. Jia Osiel “Jia will support ATD in becoming a more equitable, inclusive and high performing non-profit modeling the expectations we hold for our colleges,” said Dr. Karen A. Osiel holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Providence University in Taiwan.

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MARCH 5, 2024

While the ruling may have legal implications, its broader societal impact underscores the ongoing struggle against systemic racism and the need for greater awareness, empathy, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in all aspects of society. program in the School of Education at American University. Dr. Antonio L. Dr. Phelton C.

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MARCH 3, 2024

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) condemned the University of Florida's elimination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff. The University of Florida is--and will always be--unwavering in our commitment to university human dignity," the memo read. "

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AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Then, we can start to address equity from that lens," said Dr. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health. It’s not enough to make statements.

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MARCH 8, 2023

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have made a pledge for educational equity, and institutional and organizational partnerships will help make that pledge a reality. This is the goal for everyone, it’ll be a universal target. This is the goal for everyone, it’ll be a universal target.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives.

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MAY 2, 2023

In an attempt to break this cycle, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is releasing a new report investigating employers’ understanding—or lack thereof— of equity in recruitment and offering ideas for how companies and Black colleges and universities can create mutually beneficial ties. Dr. Joshua D.

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APRIL 20, 2023

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would limit how state public universities can promote equitable access to higher education and foster campus diversity, The Texas Tribune reported. Brandon Creighton Senate Bill 17 – filed by Sen. Brandon Creighton – passed along party lines in a 19-12 vote Apr. Judith Zaffirini.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) have jointly announced a network to give faculty and staff ways to improve student belonging and inclusion. The network will start early Spring 2023 – online pre-registration opens this week.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

University of Maryland campus, Memorial Chapel. The University of Maryland (UMD) has released its first report covering the history of their institution and its intersection with slavery, The 1856 Project – Reconstructing the Truth. This project is a counter to that.

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JULY 1, 2024

Flinders has been named president of Frontier Nursing University. Flinders “I am proud and honored to accept the position of president of Frontier Nursing University,” said Flinders, who is an alum of Frontier. “I Flinders served as professor of nursing and associate provost for faculty affairs at Miami University (Ohio).

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JANUARY 18, 2024

The Fielding Graduate University community is mourning the death of Dr. Orlando L. The university noted contributions to be made in memory Taylor’s memory may be made to the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education at Fielding. from the University of Michigan, where he earned its Distinguished Alumni Award.

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APRIL 18, 2023

SUNY Old Westbury will be transitioning into a university, effective Jul. The name change will be subtle – from “State University of New York College at Old Westbury” to “State University of New York at Old Westbury.” 1, The school made the announcement Apr. 14, during the inauguration of Dr. Timothy Sams as its president.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Harvard and UNC could produce a similar chilling effect on the measures taken by federal or state governments and institutions that increase access, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented groups in higher education, experts said at the panel. There are big benefits to equity. While the U.S. s “multiracial democracy.”

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