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Undergraduate LAs operate as part of an instructional team, supporting both students and faculty to create more inclusive, learner-centered classrooms that improve student and faculty success. It was originally conceived and developed at the University of Colorado Boulder and has since grown to more than 120 other colleges.

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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 Valerie Kinloch’s end goal as an education scholar. Smith University.

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There is considerable research generated about African Americans in higher education, specifically faculty. In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). These recommendations include: 1. Dr. Carl B.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This involves (re)evaluating and (re)shaping multiple aspects of education to create a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable learning environment. Furthermore, feedback loops must be baked into our teaching practices for students to provide input on the inclusivity and effectiveness of educational media. How do we do this?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Mantella, president of Grand Valley State, issued and completed a 15-point plan for racial equity as a clear statement on providing foundational knowledge around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and emphasizing commitment to the university’s values. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As I moved from a faculty role into more administrative work, the words stayed with me though they no longer informed text selection, course design, or other personal pedagogical practices. Many of us have, for decades, sought to make higher education more diverse, accessible, and inclusive.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

“Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Dr. Erika D.

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JUNE 28, 2023

million over five years, that enabled the school to focus on mentoring, professional development for faculty and undergraduate research. Although it was difficult to sustain a sense of community when people were working remotely, “I was still very proud of our faculty,” Alvarez said. It was eye-opening for students and faculty.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“The pandemic opened the door for many faculty to experience teaching online that hadn’t before,” said Dr. Elizabeth M. In general, it’s really opened conversations about flexibility and thinking about how we can use technology to be more inclusive to provide opportunities.” I knew we needed to up our usage of it. … Dr. Rebecca S.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There is power in being a role model, he says, and that’s why he wants to make sure undergrads and graduates can see themselves represented in Lehman faculty, staff, and administration. are white and only 21% are faculty of color. Delgado is himself a child of immigrants and a first-generation college-goer.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

Nonetheless, the percentage of women STEM faculty remains disproportionately small. 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.

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JULY 14, 2023

million credit and non-credit students for the 2021-22 academic year; the need to retain top talent among faculty and staff continues to grow. MCCCD remains a national leader due to its deliberate focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We have found the following strategies to be effective for our organization.

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MAY 19, 2023

10, 2022, union members called for this compensation pay while the school argued that the rate listed in their contracts was inclusive of all work for a class, Carey said. Earlier in 2022, the union at Barnard College was able to win compensation for out-of-class work for adjuncts and full-time faculty there.

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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. Faculty should be committed to teaching the diverse student body. “I I also like breadth and depth,” Fox said.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

Students organized Black student unions demanding more African American studies courses, Black faculty and staff,” says Canton. Canton, who is also an associate professor of history, hired two faculty members in year one. Last year, he hired another faculty person. there were protests on campus.

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JULY 18, 2023

Williams, associate dean for inclusive excellence in the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech. Williams said some faculty members become such experts in their field that they forget what it is like to learn as novices. Banerjee said he chose Georgia Tech because of the faculty and advisors with whom he works.

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APRIL 9, 2023

In recognition of his commitment to inclusive excellence, servant leadership, and his devotion to lifting up the disenfranchised in the community college space, Gonzales has been named a 2023 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award. The inclusiveness has been really helpful,” continued Renfro. It’s been a journey together.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

of full-time nursing school faculty are minoritized, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Rolanda Johnson, associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Such nurses represent just 19.4% This paucity is mirrored in academia, where only 19.2%

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Response to the pandemic In 2022, Claflin, an HBCU institution in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was an AACN Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability in Nursing Education Lectureship Award Winner. Smith says Claflin nursing faculty have gone above and beyond to offer psychosocial support to the students. MacNeil School of Nursing.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

They say the role of department chair should be in service to an institution, fundamentally providing care, guidance, and support to not only faculty colleagues but to support staff and students as well. In the process, they remind leaders that they, too, must exercise self-care.

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JUNE 27, 2023

In 2015, Lieberman was named President of the Year by the Association of College Unions International for supporting an inclusive and engaged campus community. To accomplish the goals that the fundraising will enable, she sees it as essential that the faculty, staff and board work collaboratively on the visioning for the university.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

At that time, they transition to either a professional advisor in their school or major or mostly to faculty advisement.” We monitor and follow up with all of those faculty alerts.” “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

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MARCH 7, 2023

Odle said Ivy League schools are increasingly global institutions, and Shafik’s presidency can be an asset for the university in attracting international faculty as well as developing international programs. This would include eliminating practices such as preferences for legacies and the children of donors and faculty members.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Black and brown female consciousness, inclusive of scholars such as Gloria Anzaldúa and Cherrie Moraga, is central to our richer understanding of American pluralism and the common good.” Newson-Horst is a Spelman graduate who was impacted by Guy-Sheftall and other Spelman faculty who inspired her to take on similar challenges.

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JULY 23, 2023

“I can see her helping to devise curriculum in nursing schools to make it more inclusive and more accessible to disabled students,” said Dr. Sarah Abboud, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development Nursing Science in the UIC, College of Nursing.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

This intentional approach in decolonizing both prevention and intervention shows the thoughtfulness of a counselor recognizing how unique each student is and their proactive strategy of creating an ethos of inclusiveness. The more resistance to change, the more effort is needed by faculty and presenters.

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JULY 16, 2023

This fall, Gilyot will take his considerable knowledge and training to his new faculty position at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, where he will conduct research and teach. Part of the fellowship involved mentoring three undergraduate researchers, assisting them in designing experiments and teaching them synthetic techniques.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Faculty from the College of Engineering and College of Sciences play an essential role. Faculty do it as part of their research and part of their service to the university and to the state.” Growing the diversity of the faculty is among the institution’s priorities, and CEED’s graduate student programming contributes candidates.

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JUNE 5, 2023

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). Because we focus on that demographic, we have built that in as part of our mission,” says Carter.

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MAY 10, 2023

Another core initiative of the presidency is making sure that NJIT is accessible to students of all backgrounds, including low-income students, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Falling in love with the work of the professoriate While becoming a dean of a college of education was an early aspiration, that career trajectory took a detour once Jackson joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison some 22 years ago. “I I wanted to be a dean at a college or school of education that mattered.”

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They have been some of our most active community members and take advantage of everything Columbia has to offer — engagement with faculty, networking with peers and alumni, pursuing internships at some of the top companies in the world that are based here in NYC.” Program leaders are aiming for the fellowship to expand in the future.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The center provides peer mentorship as well as faculty mentorship. As men’s centers are being developed, Shelley hears from people around the country, including faculty, administration, and even students interested in how best to serve students. If they wish, they can indicate what services they would consider beneficial.

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JUNE 8, 2023

A lot of parents and faculty have reached out, just to have answers of what’s going on, how do we support our children?” They’re anxious, they’re nervous, they’re wondering what’s going to happen next.” The LGBT Center at Louisville has been fielding additional requests from others who want help dealing with the laws. “A says Terry. “We

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MAY 26, 2023

Hiring practices have been implemented to help attract and retain Hispanic faculty. Current faculty is receiving training and development opportunities so they understand how to fully support Hispanic students. Jernigan said word of mouth about inclusivity has led to consistently increasing Hispanic enrollment.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

So far, the program has seen a slow uptake, but leaders are optimistic about its future, hopeful and dedicated to building and growing the program at a time when other institutions are cutting back on ethnic and Black studies programs amid pushback against diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Massasoit officials agree.

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