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McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in highereducation. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% Palmer, Larry J. Walker, Tryan L. or a little over 850,000 of the 18.6
An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue. Many other educational institutions segment student services into different silos. Similar figures were reported among Latinx students.
INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at highereducation institutions across the nation, too many student-athletes still find that they’re the “first” or the “only one” on their team or in their department. That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum.
In short, the syllabus helps to create a structured and organized learning environment, facilitating effective communication and expectations between instructors and students. This involves (re)evaluating and (re)shaping multiple aspects of education to create a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable learning environment.
Those people of color who received some or all of their highereducation at predominantly white institutions frequently describe their experiences in these hallowed environments as bittersweet, with more emphasis on the bitter than the sweet. It’s common knowledge that change in the academy happens very slowly.
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). Alison Roark, associate professor of biology and program director.
The EDTECH Africa announcement came during a recent special Kenyan state visit to Atlanta planned to address investments for a shared future through highereducation. It is aimed at cultivating educational exchanges in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, the U.S., Microsoft, and Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth.
It took place in 1984 at a highereducation conference at MIT, shortly after they had decided to confront the shortcomings in both the journalistic and academic communities by launching a new publication, Black Issues In HigherEducation. My first encounter with Bill Cox and Frank Matthews was quite memorable.
Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in highereducation. Removing this critical tool for addressing historical inequities and promoting diversity requires institutions to adapt their approaches to fostering inclusion.
The responsibility of leading an academic department — particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing attacks on affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts — has increasingly become daunting. We have facilitated this forum to recognize the challenges you face.
I had an immediate epiphany: How timely Banks’ book is in these most troubling anti-EDI times (EDI - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) I must not only continue to proactively teach my students the goals of multicultural education, but I must also remind larger audiences. What better place than Diverse: Issues In HigherEducation.
However, it is necessary to recognize the fight against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and affirmative action, which continues to dominate and has taken center stage on the educational landscape. Similarly, the highereducation reforms signed into law by Florida Gov. As part of the ongoing battle, Texas Gov.
This goal has been set by the Lumina Foundation, a private foundation working to make highereducation opportunities available for all. Dr. Kaleb Briscoe, assistant professor of adult and highereducation at the University of Oklahoma.
Ariella Robbins is Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Villanova University, a post she has held since November 2024. Robbins also established Employee Resource Groups to provide support and engagement to faculty and staff.
The highereducation establishment appears to be on the ropes. While the academy was once generally perceived as a fundamental bedrock institution of American society, public support for highereducation has dramatically eroded, and in some circles, the approval level has plummeted well below 50%. Dr. William B.
Despite all the talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the highest echelons in the Academy remain white and male. For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of highereducation professionals.
One vehicle for this would be the development of an alternative collective that would facilitate opportunities comparable to what they would have had at UF or FSU. This “carpool” system would consist of two primary components: comparable scholarships and name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities.
Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically underrepresented in highereducation. We hire a lot of students to be peer mentors, peer counselors, peer learning facilitators, which are basically tutors,” he continues.
Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Earning the Seal will only deepen our future work in building a richly diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus.
McGrath is a visionary leader with a deep commitment to our core values of respect, diversity, social justice and inclusion, and we are confident that she will guide our venerable institution through a new era of success locally, nationally, and globally." “Dr.
NEW YORK – At the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York City, social justice leaders gathered to discuss the impact of anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) legislation introduced or signed into law in states like Texas, Florida, and Alabama. That’s the only way we change this on the ground.”
The award facilitates a range of educational pathways, encompassing online, certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate programs. Award amounts will vary depending on program and incoming student status. Award amounts will vary depending on program and incoming student status.
This leadership position enables her to further her commitment to inclusive excellence. The ability to shape a campus culture of excellence with comprehensive student support was always very appealing to me,” says Rios-Ellis, a bilingual and bicultural educational and community health leader.
By summer, the college had taken decisive action — hiring Donald Jaamal to be dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Title IX coordinator. “In In addition to Jaamal’s hiring, there were requests for the creation of a committee to address discrimination, racism, diversity, and inclusion concerns.
Active Minds is proud to facilitate change by supporting our fellows through funding, mentorship, and amplification. Diego plans to share the knowledge about existing literature concerning these topics and issues affecting undocumented students in highereducation and the experiences of students at MSU Denver.
In a precedent-setting career in highereducation, the late Dr. Alfredo de los Santos Jr. brought innovation, excellence, and inclusion to community colleges. His own journey in highereducation began at Laredo Junior College. He was an advocate for practices that removed barriers and also facilitated completion.”
By recognizing the critical interplay between education and incarceration rates, highereducation institutions have a unique opportunity to drive change and foster a more equitable society. The stark correlation between literacy levels and incarceration rates underscores the pressing need for interventions in this realm.
Active Minds is proud to facilitate change by supporting our fellows through funding, mentorship, and amplification. Diego plans to share the knowledge about existing literature concerning these topics and issues affecting undocumented students in highereducation and the experiences of students at MSU Denver.
These future collegiate athletes, and their families, will be informed in no uncertain terms that the institutions represented by the coaches offer welcoming and supportive environments to facilitate their development and meet their needs.
The presence of Black educators not only serves to motivate and inspire Black students but also enriches the learning environment for all students by bringing diverse perspectives and teaching styles that foster a more inclusive and engaging educational experience.
The school is “committed to preparing diverse leaders” and pledges “accountability and transparency, as well as consistent engagement to ensure that we create and maintain an inclusive environment.” It’s an important goal in a profession that serves people of all backgrounds but whose practitioners are over 80% white.
If your community college is struggling to have those conversations, outside facilitators can support you. At some institutions, veterans are more willing to self-identify than at others; therefore, understanding how you are addressing the diverse experiences of military-affiliated learners can create greater inclusion.
Since 2020, it seems as though anyone with any sort of leadership role in highereducation has pledged their anti-racism bona fides. One of the most pointed reflections came from a director of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategy who is the only Black woman in her organization’s leadership team. she said. “I
I love the work that I get to do in diversity, equity, and inclusion, but at times it can be exhausting. Some may say otherwise, statistics may show deficits, education gaps may persist, legislation may not yet protect you, and unequal pay for equal work may hold you back. I will not let it break me. Nevertheless, you are enough!
In September, the Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Arizona called campus police on a ‘Disabled Black Queer’ student following a disagreement about the institutional mistreatment of Black students on campus. Drawing on the work of Derecka Purnell, Mariame Kaba, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, W.E.B.
“There’s a lot of work that has to be done to disentangle the intentional misinformation and disinformation to help the momma bears realize that it’s not CRT or diversity, equity, and inclusion that are harming their children; it’s the ones feeding the misinformation that do that,” says Alexander. “I
We present the problems/solutions as an easily accessible 10-point checklist, so that you can grade your own processes, identify your challenges, and proactively incorporate de-biasing practices in the spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Committee members often arrive unprepared. Dr. Donna Y.
His casts are intentionally multi-cultural and inclusive, and it is clear that he has encouraged the actors to consider how their identities intersect with the identities of the characters they are portraying,” says Leonard. “I Kevin Leonard, the university’s dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The schedule quickly proved taxing, overpacked with guest lectures and not inclusive of enough rest or rapport-building time. Locust and a third-party mediator held listening sessions and facilitated the fellows’ efforts to process their feelings and sort out their group dynamics. The dorms on the SFSU campus weren’t fully accessible.
“you are neither here nor there” … along the Flaggy Shore Three years ago, in January 2022, I started a new chapter leaving formal, full-time employment in the highereducation sector to work independently. So, these early days of January offer an opportunity to review the past year, and to look ahead to 2025.
Active Minds is excited to be able to facilitate change by supporting our fellows through funding, mentorship, and amplification. Her “Art for All” project will educate and show how art can be inclusive, accessible, and therapeutic. Jodi Johnson Brother, You’re Not Alone Jodi C.
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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 workshop was designed to run simultaneously face-to-face and online, with multiple facilitators in each space.
After returning home from #OER23 I wrote a short blog post about the joy of returning to the conference as an in-person event – and the privilege of sharing an update on HigherEducation for Good (co-edited with Laura Czerniewicz), particularly with several of the book’s contributors in the room.
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