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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Dont let the anxiety of tenure and promotion determine your faculty life. You are more than how you are being assessed, so find and do what brings you joy as a faculty member. Royel Johnson and Dr. Estela Bensimon, University of Southern California. funded by the Alfred P.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support.

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at higher education 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.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those lectures became a fundamental first step into his career in higher education, and in 2008, he became special assistant to the director of the TRIO programs at GSU, a series of federally funded programs that assist low-income, first-generation, or otherwise minoritized students attend and graduate college. Dr. Dereck J.

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Campus Free Expression, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can — and Must — Coexist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We do that by gathering diverse, inclusive communities where all feel supported and encouraged to share different views and perspectives. The values of freedom of expression, diversity, and inclusion are inherently connected to and dependent on one another. Friction among those with varying viewpoints has always existed.

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Why Community Colleges Are Smart Choices for Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Faculty members are sometimes questioned about their choice to teach at a community college rather than at other higher education institutions. Community college faculty are usually prepared to respond to these questions, with varying reasons for their career choice.

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Charleston Named Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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