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Diversity Abroad Conference Focuses on Inclusive Student Success

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

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Xavier, he says, is a place that “expects excellence,” but also knows students must be supported towards that goal. In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

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As vice president of student affairs, Carter reports directly to CGU President Dr. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees. She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

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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.

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Eye to the Future

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Student groups at Morgan State include organizations for African students, Caribbean students, Latinx students, and international students. Our students have a professional advisor on my team who works with them until they earn 24 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 That’s the Morgan legacy.”

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Bridging Research and Practice

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The Empowering Futures Gift was earmarked to fund scholarships, advance medical education and research, support faculty expertise, increase athletic competitiveness and make possible numerous student-centered initiatives. This job requires being on 24-hours a day,” he says. “I at Stanford.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

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UMGC is open access, which means there are students from different backgrounds and preparation levels. In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We Webster University The mission of Webster University, a private institution in Missouri, prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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