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Dr. Katharine Shepherd Appointed Dean of University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services

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Having been at UVM for 36 years, she also held roles such as s pecial education program coordinator, vice chair of the Department of Education, interim associate dean for academic affairs and research, and associate dean for academic affairs. in educational leadership and policy studies and an M.Ed.

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The Missing Paradigm: Concordance Between Cultural Responsiveness and Institutional Policies and Practices

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Recognizing and valuing this diversity is the cornerstone of cultivating an inclusive learning environment in the community college setting. In an era of increasing diversity and globalization, institutions are challenged to foster environments that are not only fair and just but also inclusive of diverse cultural perspectives.

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

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As institutions grapple with this shift, they must adopt innovative strategies to maintain their commitment to diversity and inclusion, honor their espoused values, and care for the broad constituencies they serve and support. These groups are also crucial for administrators collaborating with faculty and other staff with shared interests.

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Dr. Altheia Richardson Appointed First CDO and VP for DEI and Belonging at Newberry College

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Altheia Richardson will become the first chief diversity officer and vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Newberry College, effective mid-May, The Newberry Observer reported. Dr. Altheia Richardson Richardson has previously been associate vice president for strategic diversity leadership at Clemson University.

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Power Couple Works to Improve Climate for Marginalized Students

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Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. LaVar Charleston studied public relations, marketing, educational leadership and policy analysis. Sherri Charleston studied the intersection of U.S.

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Stancia Jenkins

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Title: Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Access and Inclusion; Associate to the President, University of Nebraska Jenkins has served as the University of Nebraska’s associate to the president and assistant vice president for diversity, access and inclusion since August of 2016.

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Tiffany Taylor Smith

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Title: Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, University of Dayton Tiffany Taylor Smith was appointed University of Dayton's vice president for diversity and inclusion in January 2022. Taylor Smith expects to graduate from UD with a doctorate in educational leadership in December 2022.

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