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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CUNY student at BMI conference Black and Brown students, particularly men, have historically struggled to enroll in higher education, and many that do fail to complete their degrees. Through mentorship and lectures from key leaders in the city and state, the program supported its Black and Brown men to academic and career success.

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Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, University of New Orleans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Previously, she joined the IUPUI faculty in 1993 and ascended through the ranks as a department chair, dean and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education, prior to her role as chief academic officer.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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How to Build a Sustainable Model for Student Equity and Increase Student Success

EAB

How to Build a Sustainable Model for Student Equity and Increase Student Success. UNC Charlotte reviewed both written and unwritten policies, such as course sequences and how and when to declare a major, identifying barriers to their students’ success. Ready to find out more?

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

Throughout her career, she has been committed to student success, inclusion, and equity, leading programs for undergraduate research and curricular innovation, writing extensively on active and experiential learning and mentoring, and encouraging women and other underrepresented groups to enter the STEM fields.

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Court Strikes Down Use of Race in Admissions

College Planners of America

For example, five of the six living ex-presidents of the United States earned an undergraduate degree at a college that admits fewer than 15% of applicants. The potential for success of such lawsuits remains to be seen. Civil rights groups promptly filed suit to eliminate legacy admissions.