Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2024

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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JUNE 5, 2023

Mendocino College hosts the Native Learning Symposium, a speaker series with local tribe representatives, Native American experts, elders, and educators to teach about the tribes in the Mendocino-Lake Community College District.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

Within professional environments, microaggressions persist as a pervasive and often overlooked force, representing one of the most significant challenges to equity and inclusion. Unfortunately, experiences like these are all too common in healthcare today. Microaggressions are often rooted in unconscious or implicit bias.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Owens called diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives “demeaning and racist.” DEI initiatives aim to bring students and employees together to learn from each other’s differences and to co-create inclusive campus environments,” the report notes. DEI initiatives do not create exclusion, they exist to promote inclusion.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Across the country, state legislators have been debating—and in several cases passing— legislation that censors teaching and learning, threatens academic freedom, and limits or eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and efforts both on and off campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

Shepherd’s scholarly work focuses on educational leadership, family-professional partnerships, collaborative teaming, and implementation of inclusive policies and practices. Shepherd holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership and policy studies and an M.Ed. in elementary and special education from UVM. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

While MCC’s own equity audit showed that the college was taking significant steps to promote inclusivity in learning, the audit found a perceived lack of infrastructure that formally institutionalizes systems, processes, communication, programming, and accountability metrics for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Supporting Students’ Mental Health Cultivate a Safe, Structured, and Inclusive Environment : Invest in a school environment where students feel safe and valued. Foster an inclusive atmosphere, free from discrimination and harm. Encourage collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2022

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. On Wednesday, the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“The pandemic opened the door for many faculty to experience teaching online that hadn’t before,” said Dr. Elizabeth M. Luoma, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Sacred Heart University. “In When the pandemic forced the university-wide shift, she was asked to do a webinar on teaching and learning online. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For the past three years, it’s been teaching others to do the same, seeking to expand what the face of museum studies looks like. Such inclusions are part of the program’s more holistic approach to museum studies, Paley said. “

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Across states like South Carolina to Florida , local school boards are actively involved in banning books, removing school leaders committed to equity, and imposing limitations on classroom teachers, preventing them from teaching an accurate and honest portrayal of the United States' history.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Most high schools now don't teach civics anymore,” said Ward, who is one of the HBCU Center’s senior fellows. We’ve got to teach civics.” Everett Ward said that it’s not enough for HBCUs to have social justice and civic engagement centers initiatives on their campuses. The topics, he added, should be embedded into the curriculum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

College administrators and faculty have to be much more aggressive in reclaiming the importance of a liberal education, particularly in the wake of sweeping legislative efforts in some states to restrict academic freedom and to outlaw the teaching of some subjects.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Colleges and universities nationwide have established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices for years to increase faculty diversity and help students from various backgrounds succeed at the post-secondary level and beyond. Inclusive colleges and universities benefit all people.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2024

This MOU “will serve as a framework for constructive collaboration and engagement between both parties. Ultimately, the goal is to build trust, promote inclusivity and create a supportive environment where student voices are valued and respected,” said Gordon. “So, U-M students were not deterred by the November police action.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

In 1998, he began teaching at the University of Alabama, and then joined the University of Cincinnati in 2002, where he rose to full professor, department head, associate dean for graduate studies and research, and ultimately dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science. After receiving his B.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

In recognition of his commitment to inclusive excellence, servant leadership, and his devotion to lifting up the disenfranchised in the community college space, Gonzales has been named a 2023 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award. The inclusiveness has been really helpful,” continued Renfro. It’s been a journey together.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Stewart began teaching as a tenure-track assistant professor at Iowa State in August 2019, after going back to school to receive a doctorate in college student counseling and personnel services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2023

So, in addition to delivering instruction that focuses on skills, technique and emerging technologies, we must also provide safe and inclusive space for students to explore visual storytelling in service to critical issues.” Akbar, who teaches in the department of arts and communication, sees it as a vital means of communicating.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 2, 2023

It was a revelation that took some processing for the attendees, including Heather Mayer, associate dean of teaching and learning at Everett Community College. “It One of the most pointed reflections came from a director of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategy who is the only Black woman in her organization’s leadership team.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

In addition to more than 30 academic and certificate programs, there are bachelor’s degree programs offered in collaboration with Colorado University, Denver. The T-PREP (Partnership for Rural Educator Program) allows students who want to remain in the local community to earn a four-year degree and a teaching license.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By summer, the college had taken decisive action — hiring Donald Jaamal to be dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Title IX coordinator. “In In addition to Jaamal’s hiring, there were requests for the creation of a committee to address discrimination, racism, diversity, and inclusion concerns. My classes reinforce that: a.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to diversity, equity and inclusion expert, Dr. Shaun Harper, “While the discontinuation of race-conscious admissions policies and practices will negatively affect students of color across a range of racial and ethnic groups at predominantly white institutions (PWIs), Black applicants will be most devastated.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While there isn’t necessarily a step-by-step process by which said spaces are created, it is important to note that their creation must be done in community/collaboration with Black youth, families, and educators. Teaching homeplace: How teachers can cultivate Black joy through culturally responsive practices in the classroom.

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Thrive Alliance Group

MARCH 27, 2024

I love collaborating with different staff and working with the kids. I try and teach them all about emotions and feelings and how to manage them in a positive way. Integrity, Accountable, Collaborative, Inclusive, Supportive). What keeps you coming to work each day? How do you make an impact on students’ lives?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

When she arrived at Mary Baldwin, her vision included getting to know the community, elevating existing programs, and supporting the school’s diversity and inclusivity. Diversity and inclusivity are priorities for Fox. Faculty should be committed to teaching the diverse student body. “I I also like breadth and depth,” Fox said.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

A solution: Build support communities among faculty that model inclusive, consensus-building learning environments and model teaching and learning using trauma-informed evidence-based practices. Connected faculty will build connected students who will become connected alumni and that is good for the bottom line.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Enhancing a sense of belonging in the classroom August 9, 2023 Dr. Anisa Hansen Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s one of the reasons I’m so sad with the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in southern states, because they are diversifying fast and DEI is a practical response to making sure you have a work environment that’s collaborative and successful for all the members of the campus, and that includes your students.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

In 2015, Lieberman was named President of the Year by the Association of College Unions International for supporting an inclusive and engaged campus community. To accomplish the goals that the fundraising will enable, she sees it as essential that the faculty, staff and board work collaboratively on the visioning for the university.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 4, 2024

Amidst the networking buzz, we were reminded of the importance of inclusion, diversity, and innovation. Departing with renewed inspiration, we carried forward the spirit of collaboration and empowerment to shape a brighter tomorrow,” shared Callee Grisham, Senior Customer Account Manager.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 19, 2023

The nontenure-track roles come with little job security if there is no multi-year contract, leaving some of these instructors with no guarantee from semester to semester whether their jobs will be there so they can teach and earn income, Milkman said. In a 25-day strike from Nov. So academia is actually the extreme case of that.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Black and brown female consciousness, inclusive of scholars such as Gloria Anzaldúa and Cherrie Moraga, is central to our richer understanding of American pluralism and the common good.” Even in the teaching evaluations, students talk about how their thinking has been transformed through the class. Education is not easy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

I just fell completely in love with focusing on the research, working with students, teaching classes. He also put a public focus on the plight that impacts Black males globally with the creation of the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education, which he still leads with his friend and longtime collaborator, Dr. James L.

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Thrive Alliance Group

MARCH 29, 2024

Integrity, Accountable, Collaborative, Inclusive, Supportive). I had gotten my master’s in educational leadership but decided I didn’t want to teach so the ability to play a supporting role in a school district is a nice connection to the school community. Last year, we rolled out our BetterTogether guiding principles.

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