Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2025

This is the topic we took to task in Fostering Healthier Campuses: Applying Sense of Belonging Theory to Student Affairs Research and Practice at the recent annual meeting of NASPAStudent Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Feeling unsafe and unwanted off campus heightens students need for belonging on campus.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

As institutions grapple with this shift, they must adopt innovative strategies to maintain their commitment to diversity and inclusion, honor their espoused values, and care for the broad constituencies they serve and support. Administrators close to these students are vital change agents in this process.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Jonelle Knox When I reviewed the question posed to me about [re]engaging the college community, I started thinking about a missed opportunity that many colleges and university leaders are not taking advantage of; the collaboration of student affairs and human resources to create [re]engagement activities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Now I do work in higher education politics and policies, analyzing the legislative bans against critical race theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), says Briscoe. Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

James, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs at CUNY, received both his bachelors and masters degrees from CUNY institutions, and when he attended Delaware Valley University for his doctoral degree, he wrote his thesis on the impact of CUNY BMI on Black males in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Dyonne Bergeron will become chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), effective Jul. I’m really excited and honored to have the opportunity to work with brilliant students, staff and faculty at UCI,” she said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Cheryl Ponder has been named assistant vice chancellor for advocacy, inclusion, and support programs in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Cheryl Ponder E. in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Oklahoma.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

G,” is vice chancellor for student affairs at Washington University in St. Gonzalez provides leadership to the university’s Division of Student Affairs, engaging with students to recognize their needs and enhance their experiences. Louis (WashU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). She will lead and support our accessibility and accommodation programs for students and employees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

She is an assistant professor of educational administration in the College of Education and Human Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where her work is concentrated on campus climates and the role of student affairs in student experiences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

Jacquez Gray Jacquez Gray has been named assistant director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

He expressed deep disappointment and concern, worried about losing his job entirely, and felt disillusioned by his institution's wavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. CDOs should actively seek allies across their institutions, including faculty, staff, and student groups who share a commitment to DEI. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2024

Presently, Dr. Nathan Evans, deputy vice chancellor for academic and student affairs and chief academic officer, is serving as acting president of Sonoma State University. The heart and mission of the CSU is to create an inclusive and welcoming place for everyone we serve, not to marginalize one community over another.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

"I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.” Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Eanes will become the university's first woman president. “A

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC). As president, he added that his goals include discerning which student age groups need more support and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Holyoke.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Jones Jones is currently chief diversity officer at William Paterson University and teaches diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) modules to senior leaders through The Equity Institute, a remote program at the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center. Dr. David E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2024

Presently, Dr. Nathan Evans, deputy vice chancellor for academic and student affairs and chief academic officer, is serving as acting president of Sonoma State University. The heart and mission of the CSU is to create an inclusive and welcoming place for everyone we serve, not to marginalize one community over another.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rochester was looking to hire faculty whose work focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Because several minoritized professors are being hired at once, they are less likely to be tokenized and burdened with extra diversity, equity, and inclusion work. And they weren’t looking to just hire one. They were hiring three.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ahmed – who is vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Vermont – has been working in the field of diversity for over 20 years, educating, consulting, and training people about DEI matters, mostly focused on higher ed. He also co-owns a module-based DEI training product for faculty, staff, and students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Gilkerson also served as vice president of academic and student affairs at Contra Costa College and was the inaugural diversity, inclusion, and innovation officer for the Contra Costa Community College District. She began as a professor of psychology counseling at Chabot College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

Addressing these systemic shortcomings necessitates a paradigm shift within academia, one that prioritizes holistic support structures tailored to address the diverse needs of students. To do this, individuals in all levels of academia must support students. Kiarra Boenitz is a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

“Those interests were front and center and persuaded me and demonstrated that she is one of my most talented students.” Lord’s educational background is an intriguing mix of marketing communications, business, research, and student affairs. It’s a way for students to stay connected, says Lord.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They get additional financial supports such as assistance with fees, stipends each semester, and campus “flex dollars” to spend on food and at the bookstore, says Zelon Crawford, SPS’s senior associate dean of student affairs, who oversees the fellowship program. Graduate and undergraduate degrees are expensive,” Crawford says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

His work in the academy includes various stints in project management, student affairs, development, and fundraising roles at Harvard Medical School, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Tuskegee University, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2024

Dr. Jamie Washington — an educator, author, student affairs administrator, pastor, consultant, president and co-founder of the Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI), past-president of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), and much more. Do no harm. But he knew the church did not approve of homosexuality.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Before coming to Otero, Alvarez was a senior fellow for NASPA (student affairs administrators in higher education) and a vice president for student affairs at North Dakota State University. He has a deep connection to community colleges. At age 18, he enrolled in a community college in western Nebraska.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Until campus leaders can move to rectify campus spaces and furniture to more closely meet the needs of fat students, we encourage all faculty, teaching assistants, and student affairs practitioners who are charged with creating learning experiences to consider how they might manage these realities and help shift them for fat students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. Point Foundation Scholars “Students posted videos on Tik Tok of them having to pull down the rainbow flag and to shutter the doors,” says Hall.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

She also served as provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs at the University of Southern Maine. “We We all know this is a tough time for higher education, and my top priority is making Thomas College sustainable by building on its core mission of access to education,” said Uzzi. “By

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

counselor education (student affairs), Clemson University; and Ph.D., vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Molloy University and a 2020 Emerging Scholar, in his letter nominating Means this year. “My Means Title: Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Age: 39 Education: B.A.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Ferguson Is an Assistant Professor of Educational leadership and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs And Inclusive Excellence. Dr. Robin Hughes is Dean of the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior and professor of Educational Leadership|College Student Personnel at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

These barriers are a significant roadblock that impacts students’ academic and personal health outcomes. Inclusive care delivery can help break down these barriers and provide students with the resources they need to thrive. Additionally, ensure the services, resources, and programming available to students are inclusive.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

“Parents and caretakers are always concerned about educational costs, degree competition and job placement, and if a safe and healthy campus environment is provided for their students,” said Dr. Davida L. Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“We want our students to thrive in a community where they are comprehensively supported and uplifted,” says Close Conoley. Earning the Seal will only deepen our future work in building a richly diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

COP2P helped practitioners – campus success coaches, student affairs leaders, enrollment managers, communications professionals and recruitment staff – advocate for resources to advance equitable degree completion within their institutions, organizations, and states. Whose voices resonate most with the audiences we want to reach?

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