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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. This transformation in thinking appears to be precisely what some conservative groups fear. A study by Martínez et al.

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013. There, Gonzales earned an Ed.D.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

University of La Verne President Dr. Devorah Lieberman is shown with graduating students in 2013. Lieberman is the 18th president of La Verne and the first woman to lead in the university’s history. Most of the students are middle- and low-income and first-generation. Lieberman advocates having pride in community. “Be

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Small course modifications that can help all students succeed

The LTC Blog

Tanner, “Structure Matters: Twenty-One Teaching Strategies to Promote Student Engagement and Cultivate Classroom Equity”, CBE–Life Sciences Education 2013 and “Acknowledging Class in the Classroom ” by Carleton TRIO/SSS staff). Establish classroom community norms by explicitly discussing them on the first day.

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Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report

The University Innovation Alliance

UIA institutions are deeply committed to producing more low-income graduates, first generation graduates, and graduates of color across the country, and their efforts are paying off. Our active and growing social channels, podcast, and newsletter help us share insights and learning with thousands across multiple platforms.

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University of Virginia President Emeritus Dr. John T. Casteen III Dies at 81

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Casteen, who served as UVA's seventh president from 1990 to 2010, was honored by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education in 2013 with the prestigious Dr. John Hope Franklin Award for his exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.