Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The legislative ramblings in Florida and other states seeking to remove Black history from the curriculum and revise Black history should give us pause about what historical information students will enter university with. In revising and rethinking how students are evaluated, we must make them equitable, inclusive, and sensitive.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

However, it is necessary to recognize the fight against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and affirmative action, which continues to dominate and has taken center stage on the educational landscape. It also means having access to resources and support services that can help them succeed. As part of the ongoing battle, Texas Gov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

s powerful "I Have a Dream" speech, we are called to reimagine a future where economic opportunity is accessible to all Americans. On the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, we stand at a pivotal moment in history. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Amidst these ongoing and widening challenges, college and university leaders have a responsibility to ensure they are supporting and fostering greater inclusion for LGBTQ+ students. A clearly articulated and well-publicized commitment to inclusion may have a dramatic impact within schools and universities. Dr. Dick Senese Here’s how.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

“The work that I do as a scholar is directly influenced by [the knowledge that] educators serve as critical agents to help students, particularly our minoritized students, navigate institutions that have historically struggled with facilitating access,” he said. Once Wood had access, he made the most of it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Traci Morris, a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, has worked with Native American tribes, tribal businesses as well as artists and non-profits; she has also written a college-accredited curriculum in Native American new media and has advocated for digital inclusion on Capitol Hill and before the Federal Communications Commission.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ladson-Billings is Professor Emerita and former Kellner Family Distinguished Professor in Urban Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the COVID pandemic, a number of Black children were only able to access the internet through their smart phones. Lewis, and Drs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

inclusion). In each school my white peers saw themselves reflected in the curriculum, their history was presented every day within the classroom and in the library, administrative offices, and even in the halls of the school. Because of DEI, before it was a thing , I had access to resources and networks as my peers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2023

I can see her helping to devise curriculum in nursing schools to make it more inclusive and more accessible to disabled students,” said Dr. Sarah Abboud, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development Nursing Science in the UIC, College of Nursing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s not just taking any GE class, we’re handpicking GE classes that focus on the Black experience,” said Wood, who noted that the college curriculum will be broadly influenced by Pan-African studies. It’s a specialized, accelerated, elite experience,” he said. Wood — whose research focuses on racial equity in education — saw an opportunity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

I can see her helping to devise curriculum in nursing schools to make it more inclusive and more accessible to disabled students,” said Dr. Sarah Abboud, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development Nursing Science in the UIC, College of Nursing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The McKesson Foundation believes increasing diverse representation among pharmacists, training all pharmacists in inclusivity and regularly engaging with communities can help reduce healthcare disparities,” says Melissa Thompson, president of the McKesson Foundation and vice president of philanthropic giving.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2023

The school is “committed to preparing diverse leaders” and pledges “accountability and transparency, as well as consistent engagement to ensure that we create and maintain an inclusive environment.” So you have to be able to look at pedagogy, you have to be able to look at curriculum. What are we teaching? How are we teaching it?

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

And they are asking for: Accurate and accessible information about mental health. . Greater access to supportive adults with knowledge about mental health. Innovative school-based programs can give students access to the resources that they are requesting. . More platforms to talk about mental health amongst each other. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I want to bring us together, to experience this moment, to breathe in our collective humanity,” said Suh, an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction at Texas State University. The prioritization on research has an impact on other important concepts like access, equity and success for students of color.”

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

As experienced McNair program directors – Miroslava as the faculty director and Yvette as a former associate director – we understand the daunting task of unmasking the ‘hidden curriculum’ of successfully applying to graduate school. Policy changes in higher education are necessary to promote inclusivity and equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

His first job after completing his bachelor’s was at a community college in Wyoming, fueling his deep appreciation for the access to higher education that community colleges provide. Some faculty also have developed an active learning institute, which has been informative for other faculty by creating more inclusive environments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

And they may be less familiar with the “hidden curriculum”—the implicit norms and knowledge that help students navigate college life. When campuses make these changes to the physical space, it makes things more accessible for all,” she said. Jon Edelman can be reached at JEdelman@DiverseEducation.com.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As we work to create national change in how school counselors are able to support their student body, we can also work to improve mental health dialogues and accessibility on a school-wide level. We must advocate for students to feel safe being their authentic selves in school and for counselors to remain a reliable support. 6-10, 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

At that time, my white classmates were in the majority, however, she created an environment that was inclusive while instilling a sense of Black pride that resonates with me until this day. In this same spirit, we interrogate measures, theories, and curriculum to expose “cultureblindness” and cultural assaultiveness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Venture capitalist John Martinson is donating $3 million to NJIT to broaden and deepen the curriculum and real world experiences for top scholars at the Albert Dorman Honors College and throughout the university. Applications and enrollment are at record highs as is the diversity of the student body. Research activity is ahead of last year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation. Dr. David A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I believe that this was in the third grade when my district tested all of the children for inclusion in the gifted education programs. Curriculum and instruction must be rigorous and relevant. I recall taking the test, and being included in the group of “gifted” children who were exposed to higher levels of reading and math.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Furthermore, school counselors can help students access resources needed to achieve a well-rounded pre-K-12 school experience to be prepared for college, careers, and adulthood. CURRICULUM - The content and focus of counseling sessions must be anti-racist and culturally responsive to be useful for minoritized students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Giving all of our students access to contemporary literature that centers Black youth perspectives is not only important in decolonizing literature education but also in presenting a holistic view of Black childhood. Chapter 12: Brown, D. Frazier, R.-M. Kenton, D.H. , & Pollock, D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

UMGC is open access, which means there are students from different backgrounds and preparation levels. We also have a lot of supports built into our curriculum,” she says. Webster University The mission of Webster University, a private institution in Missouri, prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 16, 2024

For instance, AP teachers are required to align their teaching with the high standards set by the College Board, which involves creating detailed course materials that meet specific curriculum requirements. This causes many issues including students not having access to school transportation home for many schools.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents. This was the beginning of my involvement in public policy and planted the seeds for my future career as an advocate.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason , a visionary luminary credited as one of the architects of the Federal TRIO programs, blazed a trail that continues to illuminate the path toward educational accessibility. The Walter O. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2023

In an effort to cultivate more inclusive campuses for LGBTQ students, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has collaborated with colleges and universities nationwide to develop its Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program and its PrEP Ambassador Program. In the U.S.,

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Stress is more likely to be experienced as positive or performance enhancing when we have sufficient control over a situation, perceive a reasonable ability to overcome the stressor, and have access to positive psychosocial supports and safe environments. 2009; Kirmayer et al., 2020; Kirmayer et al., Mitigating Barriers.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In just two months, while still performing their regular job functions in the new online environment, the Get Ryerson Ready team researched, developed, designed, and launched a robust, innovative, multi-disciplinary, and award-winning transition curriculum to support the success and well-being of the incoming class of 2020. The Context.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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