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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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University of Phoenix Tribal Operations Team Offers Targeted Support for Indigenous and Tribal Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In an effort to provide an inclusive and dedicated college experience for diverse populations, The University of Phoenix is actively working to address the unique educational needs of tribal students through its Tribal Operations Team. Another key success of the program is improving student retention and completion rates.

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Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and follows other attacks.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,

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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its part of wayfinding signage at University of Washington and LeMoyne-Owen College. A landing page for student-facing websites at University of Michigan and Amherst College, just to name a few. Its a cabinet-level position at Belmont University, Harvard University, and University of Massachusetts Boston.

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From Challenge to Triumph: Empowering Marginalized Students to Become Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While higher education is a path to opportunity — many underrepresented, minoritized students face systemic barriers that make their graduate-level academic experience feel like an uphill challenge. Representation can also be a challenge as a student moves further toward becoming a scholar. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

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University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ono University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono has announced his departure after a remarkably brief three-year tenure, accepting the sole finalist position for the presidency at the University of Florida. They reflect a deep commitment to ensuring that Michigan's best days are still ahead."