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And those who approach the work any differently rarely enjoy prolonged or notable success. Chamber of Commerce meetings, Rotary Club events, neighborhood block parties, cultural festivals, and church fish fry fundraisersthe CEO not only needs to show up but be actively engaged as well.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. The increased focus on diversity and inclusion was both a challenge and an opportunity. My faith has been a source of strength throughout my career.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Williams found great success in business, but at the same time, felt the effects of imposter syndrome.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and NCAA Office of Inclusion have launched multiple programming initiatives for adaptive sports, sports for people with disabilities. A team will then analyze the project’s effects and results in Fall 2023, with successful initiatives being examined for scalability.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2025

Through the elders firsthand accounts of history, culture or societal events, students gain insights unavailable from textbooks and PowerPoints. As shared by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), developing empathy and strong social-emotional skills are essential to future success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The African American Male Education Network and Development, also known as A²MEND, is led by African American male educators who work for institutional change within California’s community college system to increase the success of African American male students. One thing Compton College and President [Dr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

Jabani Bennett Bennett began their tenure in 2023 with priorities that included breathing life into the new organizational mission, operationalizing the intersectional feminist and antiracist goals of the center, and co-creating leadership succession plans. The center is located in a centralized and student-centered area at UofL.

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JUNE 5, 2023

The school demonstrates its dedication to supporting Native American students through multiple avenues, including its Pomo Pathways program, the Native American Student Resource Center, cultural events such as Native American Motivation Day, and collaboration with local tribes. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

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. Demonstrating how DEI initiatives contribute to the institution's overall success can garner broader support and reduce resistance. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even before recent events, LGBTQ+ students tended to be targets of harassment, and there is strong evidence that members of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk for experiencing mental health issues – especially depression and anxiety disorders. Even online institutions sometimes hold in-person events. Dr. Dick Senese Here’s how.

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JUNE 16, 2024

It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions. It is a space to establish community, which is important for persistence and student success. Now, we’re seeing it being targeted through multiple avenues.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? They start making improvements immediately, which means student success can be almost instantly impacted.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Jhenai Chandler, director of college completion at The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS). “We TICAS studies student success programs that measure their effectiveness through Randomized Control Trials (RCTs), which ensure a practice, not an individual student, is key to producing a desired result.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2023

Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Their love story didn’t come to fruition until eight years after graduation, when they reunited at a mutual friend’s event.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis delivers a keynote address at the DREAM 2024 conference. Community College of Aurora President Dr.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Being in an environment that they know is inclusive and welcoming, that is culturally sensitive, helps in making that experience far more successful for them,” he said. The immediate response to a proposal of this kind from the opponents of DEI will likely be to label it as divisive and polarizing.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They also are advocates for chapter leaders planning school-wide mental health events and navigating any school-level permissions for such events. 6-10, 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Higher education leaders and states can take a number of additional steps to bolster academic success, reenrollment, and degree completion for students who started college but never finished. According to " From Setback to Success: Meeting Comebacker Students Where They Are " – research done as part of the CaliforniaAttain!

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Dr. Tiffany Beth Mfume, associate vice president for student success and retention, says her office is involved from the time a student is admitted to the university until he or she graduates. Once students transition out of that first-year format, the success and retention office continues to work with them through graduation. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

Furthermore, I share that I have a responsibility to ensure each of our educators has a working environment that is respectful, caring, inclusive, equitably empowering, transparent, and accountable to all. Needless to say, I won’t be attending those events anymore or for quite some time with the hopes for change.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Williams counted only 25 at the schools that partner with the Center for First-generation Student Success. The location of these centers matters, too. Whether a space for first-gen students is in the center or on the periphery of campus helps determine how many students find it—and sends a message about the university’s priorities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Once I had an opportunity to speak with [Passion], I was struck by the grasp and depth of her intellectual interest, as well as her drive and commitment, not only to her success, but to benefitting others,” says Allen, one of the nation’s most prominent educators. It’s a way for students to stay connected, says Lord.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Dr. Erika D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Student affairs professionals are responsible for engaging students in activities and connecting them to resources which has proven to lead to student success. He currently serves as Assistant Provost for Student Success and Retention at New Jersey City University and adjunct associate professor at Bronx Community College.

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MARCH 14, 2024

They hold an incredible amount of leverage as it pertains to the success of the programs and the millions of dollars that they produce annually. Moreover, companies focused on cultivating diversity and inclusivity in their workforce often heavily rely on colleges and universities for a diverse talent pool.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

Sherrá Watkins The panel discussion – hosted by higher ed mental health provider Mantra Health and the Steve Fund, which focuses on mental wellbeing for youth of color – was centered around how a major part of student success hinges on mental health, and how some communities may not be getting equal access to the resources they need.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

Additionally, by collaborating with local governments and industry partners, these institutions can serve as a hub for entrepreneurial development, offering incubator programs, mentorship opportunities, and networking events that connect aspiring entrepreneurs with resources and guidance. Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

“This is an important segment of the college-bound market and [GBC] continues to make inroads in successful recruitment of Hispanic students, especially with the expansion of the Goizueta Scholarship to now cover full tuition and in some cases room and board,” Eby said. Obviously, the number one thing is student success,” she continued.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence, if created and implemented responsibly, can help increase diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment and retention, DEI specialist Shayne Halls said during a University of Phoenix webinar Thursday. The event took place as part of University of Phoenix's Educational Equity Webinar Series.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Energy and excitement filled the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, as over two thousand community college leaders, faculty, and staff gathered to share stories of access, equity, and inclusion at the 2023 Dream conference. ATD] staff and coaches will learn as much as we can about what you’re already doing around student success.

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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. Fox describes it as “phenomenally successful” with graduation rates around 90% and licensure pass rates near 100%.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Inclusive care delivery can help break down these barriers and provide students with the resources they need to thrive. There has never been a greater need for inclusive care delivery that embraces diverse backgrounds, intersecting identities and lived experiences, and the time to course-correct is now.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Schools can create a welcoming environment by using inclusive language that reassures families they will be supported regardless of their financial situation. Videos, quotes, and short profiles can be shared across newsletters, social media platforms, and during events.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As she grew up, she realized the bullies were acting out of fear of what they don’t know or understand—and in high school, she founded Type Kind, an organization to promote a more inclusive environment for all children and end misconceptions about Type 1 diabetes and other chronic health conditions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

When teachers were Black, my mother was more comfortable attending school events, and calling them with questions. At that time, my white classmates were in the majority, however, she created an environment that was inclusive while instilling a sense of Black pride that resonates with me until this day.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

conceptually-based, rigorous, and equitable); and (c) create an inclusive classroom setting where all students can experience success, eliminating restrictive and segregated special education placements. culturally relevant and sustaining teaching) and high-quality instruction (i.e., curriculum and instruction, and assessment).

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MAY 8, 2023

Emma : As an organization, our Active Minds Chapter is always trying to share upcoming meetings and events for students to attend, in the chance that they need an outing to express their personal concerns. Our Chapter finds this method to be quite successful, as it develops trust, a key component in aiding productive conversations.

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