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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

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The February directive had sent shockwaves through higher education institutions across the country, with many administrators and faculty expressing concern that their diversity programs could trigger federal funding cutoffs. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

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Bolton comes to Columbia from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she serves as executive vice president of administration and finance and chief business officer. billion enterprise, oversaw the activation of more than $500 million in capital projects, and launched an Office of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Conflict Management.

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Liberty University Fined $14M for Clery Act Violations

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Richard Cordray “Students, faculty, and staff deserve to know that they can be safe and secure in their school communities. Liberty agreed to spend $2 million over the next two years for on-campus safety improvements and compliance enhancements — progress on that work will be audited by an outside accounting firm.

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A Race to Find Diverse Candidates

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Even though the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education may have changed over the last three years, institutional and academic search firms say their commitment to identifying leaders, staff, and faculty who embody the essence of DEI work remains strong. and even around the world to fill key vacancies.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Faculty and staff are also at risk of harm. In terms of institutional administrations, a unified approach like this would require coordination and collaboration across offices and departments representing housing, student affairs, finance, registrar, provost, legal, campus safety, and more. Dr. Monica J.

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

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This moment demands that we clearly communicate the value of DEI programs to all stakeholders – students, parents, faculty, administrators, and policymakers. For faculty members: As educators, you have a profound influence on shaping future leaders.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It really is a structural erasure of queer and trans individuals,” says Dr. Ángel de Jesús González, an assistant professor of higher education administration and leadership at Fresno State. They are already pushing back on central administration — presidents, chancellors, provosts. “We,