Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

However, Ono's administration has faced significant criticism for reducing investments in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, including the controversial closure of the Office of DEI. If approved, Ono will replace former UF President Dr. Ben Sasse, who stepped down in July 2024.

University 284

University Collaboration Administration Administration 284

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Delta’s Guiding Pillars: Equity and Completion Led by Gavin, the Delta faculty and staff are focused on two key pillars: equity and completion. One can never be excellent when we’re trying to have a sense of belonging and inclusive culture because there will always be somebody that doesn’t feel they’re a part of it for whatever reason.”

Mentoring 299

Mentoring Students Equity Mental health 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the upcoming 2024 election , more than 20,000 school board seats will be up for grabs, coinciding with the presidential race. For advocates committed to educational equity, the 2024 school board races present a crucial opportunity to address longstanding challenges in our public education system.

Equity 328

Equity Curriculum Inclusion Teaching 328

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2025

Gipson has served as interim president since August 2024. "We Gipson most recently served as Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at the University of Missouri's flagship campus. Maurice Gipson Philander Smith University's Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Maurice D.

University 260

University Inclusion Equity Higher education 260

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2024

has awarded doctoral students with its 2024 MCT Scholarship. candidate in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development with a concentration in Higher Education, Opportunity, Equity, and Justice at North Carolina State University. The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc.

Scholarship 264

Scholarship Student affairs Education Higher education 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Dr. Charlie Nelms As we stand at the dawn of the 2024 presidential election, I know firsthand the potential and persuasive power of Black voters and their allies in forging a path where no others have ever trod. The war on DEI is being well documented. According to recent figures , 32 states have been affected by anti-DEI legislation.

Equity 279

Equity Higher education Leadership Inclusion 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year.

Placement 279

Placement Inclusion Higher education Access 279

Active Minds

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Active Minds has had another successful internship semester with the 2024 Fall class, and as this intern cohort finishes up their semester with us, we want to take a moment to reflect on their incredible contributions to mental health advocacy. I graduated with my bachelors degree of Psychology from the University of Virginia in May of 2024.

Mental health 130

Mental health Communication Scheduling Access 130

Active Minds

MARCH 11, 2024

Active Minds is proud to introduce our 2024 Emerging Scholars Fellows! Her “Art for All” project will educate and show how art can be inclusive, accessible, and therapeutic. Asli McCullers Project HeartHEAL (Health, Equity, and Love) Asli McCullers is a first-year Ph.D. Jodi Johnson Brother, You’re Not Alone Jodi C.

Mental health 279

Mental health First generation Equity Access 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

The inclusion of Ivy League and other institutions throws this dynamic into even further relief. Today, we see the growing impact of outside money from wealthy conservatives like Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund manager who has waged an assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Harvard University and elsewhere.

Higher education 312

Higher education Inclusion Equity Access 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

in the 2024-25 academic year, matriculation rates among historically underrepresented groups showed significant declines. The number of military veterans entering medical school also dropped slightly, from 171 in 2023 to 166 in 2024. AAMC Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. David A. being over age 30.

Application 312

Application Inclusion First generation Equity 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Ariella Robbins is Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Villanova University, a post she has held since November 2024. Robbins also established Employee Resource Groups to provide support and engagement to faculty and staff.

University 107

University Inclusion Facilitation Equity 107

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

The CRT Summer School Program, Freedom Summer 2024: No U-Turn on Racial Justice, is being held in Nashville through Aug. Crenshaw said she expects the event will help to “empower participants with the essential knowledge and tools needed to confront systemic racism and advocate for transformative change in their communities.”

Inclusion 317

Inclusion Equity Education University 317

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Eatman Six new directors and board officers were elected during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, D.C. Dr. Timothy K. Eatman was elected chair of AAC&U’s board of directors, where Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal will serve as past chair. David Wilson was elected treasurer.

Higher education 288

Higher education Inclusion Equity Communication 288

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2024

Progress toward more racially integrated and inclusive schools that can serve as ‘nurseries of our democracy’ is under grave threat by those who fear the changing demographics of American society and thwart the political power of people of color and other marginalized communities.” 2, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Humanities 354

Humanities Curriculum Leadership Counseling 354

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A 2024 study from the American Council on Education showed that despite Americas overall diversity increasing, and more students of color enrolling in undergraduate education than ever before, completion rates for Black and Brown students have remained stagnant.

Success 290

Success Mentoring Student affairs Retention 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2024

I had an immediate epiphany: How timely Banks’ book is in these most troubling anti-EDI times (EDI - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) I must not only continue to proactively teach my students the goals of multicultural education, but I must also remind larger audiences. To problem-solving? · An Equity Pedagogy.

Education 340

Education Low income student Teaching Humanities 340

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

Bennett carries memories of these people and is constantly thinking about ways to honor their hyperlocal and global lens in equity work for student success through the Women’s Center. “By Today, the Women’s Center is part of the brand-new Cultural & Equity Center, which was completed during the pandemic.

Equity 278

Equity Inclusion Leadership Leadership development 278

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 31, 2024

Several states have successfully begun efforts to defund campus diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and weaken tenure and accreditation.

Higher education 331

Higher education Education Teaching Inclusion 331

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

The power of collaboration and the importance of building paths for others to follow were topics , front and center , during the 2024 White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence. The alliance launched in 2022 at the first White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence. And we just can't let more time go by.”

Equity 306

Equity Inclusion Mathematics Access 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Employers positioned the same three career readiness competencies at the top of their list in the association’s job outlook survey in 2024. However, the two groups disagree about what new grads are best at and how proficient are. For example, 84.6%

Students 299

Students Communication Inclusion Equity 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

I love seeing my feed blow up w/ the news that numerous research proposals adopting critical & intersectional approaches to advancing justice in math & STEM higher ed were accepted as presentations during the 2024 @AERA_EdResearch Annual Mtg in Philadelphia.

Mathematics 312

Mathematics STEM education Teaching Humanities 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Old Dominion University ODU’s Holmes Scholars program – its primary goal is equity, diversity and cultural competence in higher ed and PK-12 schools – will offer mentorship, peer support, and professional development. The AACTE-affiliated program will start Spring 2024. To be eligible, applicants must be a second-year Ph.D.

Faculty 299

Faculty University Mentoring Application 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Such an interdisciplinary approach to learning is needed, experts say, to advancing equity in higher education and transform the educational landscape. The current political climate has been worrisome for Dr. Sayvon Foster, an assistant professor of sports management, who is a first-time ASHE attendee.

Higher education 312

Higher education Education Mental health Equity 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

May 3 is the Second Annual National Day of Action, part of the Freedom to Learn coalition’s launchpad for Freedom Summer 2024, which marks 60 years since Freedom Summer 1964. We cannot save our democracy and leave anti-racism on the side of the road. The two have to come together.” This year also commemorates 70 years since Brown v.

Inclusion 296

Inclusion Teaching Humanities Equity 296

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis delivers a keynote address at the DREAM 2024 conference.

Low income student 299

Low income student Equity Community college Student success 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2024

NEW YORK – At the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York City, social justice leaders gathered to discuss the impact of anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) legislation introduced or signed into law in states like Texas, Florida, and Alabama. We’re in the fight of our lives with this election.”

Equity 347

Equity Facilitation Curriculum Inclusion 347

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2024

Similarly, many university administrators, including education deans, disseminated statements illustrating their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In 2024, we maintain our commitment and are poised to continue to “push back” on the current anti-DEI rhetoric and policies. McNair et al. McNair et al.

Faculty 312

Faculty Equity Higher education Teaching 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education's 2024 Emerging Scholars shared sentiments of drive, hope, community, and validation during a webinar Thursday. To accompany the release of its 2024 Emerging Scholars magazine edition, Diverse hosted its first-ever panel for the 15 outstanding scholars it recognized this year.

Mathematics 321

Mathematics Higher education Financial aid Equity 321

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Since his two-year appointment as interim president began on June 1, 2024, Nunes has immersed himself in the life of the university. There is a Lutheran liberal arts tradition that places an emphasis on critical thinking, challenging assumptions and inclusion,” Nunes says. “I from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

Literacy 290

Literacy Inclusion Leadership development Leadership 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 29, 2024

Richard Helldobler has been committed to equity and inclusion throughout his career in public higher education,” said ACE President Dr. Ted Mitchell. “He The award is named in honor of the late Reginald Wilson, who was senior scholar emeritus at ACE and founding director of ACE’s Office of Minority Concerns.

Mentoring 246

Mentoring Higher education First generation Inclusion 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), participated in the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit put together by the U.S. The 2024 Higher Education Matters Progress Report shows a 16.1 Employers, he says, are making it clear that they believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. “We

Low income student 299

Low income student Students Retention Higher education 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Black Issues In Higher Education presented a phalanx of stories focused on the lethargic efforts of institutions across the nation, which sent a clear and direct message to the academic community that it was time to live up to the values of inclusivity and fairness that it espoused. Dr. William B.

Higher education 279

Higher education Facilitation Inclusion Equity 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

That quote, inspired by famed civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, comes from an open letter sent on April 16, 2024 to Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of The Pennsylvania State University. “We Whitehurst, vice provost for Educational Equity at Penn State. “We protest. We are sick. We are tired. Still, we protest.” Dr. Marcus A.

Faculty 290

Faculty Administration Administration Equity 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

She oversees various WashU programs including its unified career center and its Center for Diversity & Inclusion. Her research targets first-generation students, immigrant students, equity and diversity, higher education policy and governance, personnel development, and higher education finance.

Student affairs 245

Student affairs University First generation Higher education 245

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Her current research comprises a critical analysis of anti-racist practice in sorority and fraternity life, an examination of the experiences of queer people of color in culturally based fraternities and sororities, and an exploration of ways student affairs professionals articulate and enact commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Student affairs 244

Student affairs University Mentoring Humanities 244

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

She says she often asks herself: “How do we create equity and justice in these spaces that I occupy, where I know first-hand that equity and justice are absent?” From that sense of urgency, Vassar created CBCE to allow educators to learn from and support each other to advance equity and justice for Black children.

Equity 290

Equity Scholarship Humanities Leadership 290