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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

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Nearly twenty years later, Patterson-Stephens returned to her alma mater in 2021 to become CMU’s Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging after honing her leadership skills at several other colleges and universities across the nation. She is the first Black woman to ever serve as a vice president at the university.

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Charleston Named Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence

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Charleston has been named vice chancellor for inclusive excellence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. in educational leadership and policy analysis from UW–Madison’s School of Education. in educational leadership and policy analysis from UW–Madison’s School of Education. Dr. LaVar J.

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Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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In our quest for a more equitable and inclusive world, we often discuss diversity and equality. These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Inclusive spaces foster a sense of belonging, where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to the table.

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Leading Toward Impact: Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education

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Ivy League college presidents took up this challenge, and in 1992, Brown University, led by Dr. Vartan Gregorian, founded The Leadership Alliance. The alliance has mentored over 6,000 undergraduates, and more than 1,000 Leadership Alliance summer program alumni, known as Doctoral Scholars, have earned a Ph.D. training programs.

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

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That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum. The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities.

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

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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. Dr. Lori S.

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The Future of Black Leadership

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In an era when diversity and inclusion give the appearance of heralding a new millennium, America’s HBCUs have led by example since their inception,” writes Schexnider, adding that HBCUs are “iconic institutions with a vaunted legacy that is without comparison.” and doubled the school’s endowment, from $9.8 million to $18.8 Gasman is correct.