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Sonoma State President Placed on Administrative Leave

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel. Our role as educators is to support and uplift all members of the California State University,” said García. “I

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

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INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at higher education institutions across the nation, too many student-athletes still find that they’re the “first” or the “only one” on their team or in their department. That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum.

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Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University Honored at NASPA Conference

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Shawna Patterson-Stephens, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University, received the Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award on Tuesday from NASPA, the association representing student affairs professionals. The Bobby E.

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House’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion Shutters

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House Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has been closed. Moon thanked the Office of the Speaker of the House, Office of the House Democratic Leader, and Committee on House Administration as well as the entire House community for their support in the 116th, 117th, and 118th Congresses. House of Representatives.

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After Being Placed on Administrative Leave, Sonoma State President Retires

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Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee retired on Friday after he was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel. I wish him and his family well. Additional information will be forthcoming.”

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

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Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in higher education. Removing this critical tool for addressing historical inequities and promoting diversity requires institutions to adapt their approaches to fostering inclusion. These administrators (e.g.,

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NCAA Inclusion Forum Focuses on DEI Initiatives

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INDIANAPOLIS—Amid the ongoing legislative battles that are being waged across the nation against a wide-range of diversity initiatives, student athletes, coaches and administrators gathered over the weekend to affirm their commitment to inclusion, vowing to push back against the onslaught.

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