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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Alfred McQuarters An Examination: Persisting Equity Gaps While student access to transfer-level Math and English courses has increased, the completion equity gaps that persist among Black and Latinx students warrant deeper scrutiny. This leadership requires courage, creativity, and an unapologetic commitment to equity.

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

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A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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University of Florida Faculty Voice Concerns About Potential Five-Year Tenure Faculty Review

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University of Florida (UF) faculty have expressed worry about a new regulation that would allow college deans to review employment of tenured faculty every five years instead of seven, The Gainesville Sun reported. UF faculty already have a tenured review process that takes place every seven years.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

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The report notes that the original protections the law intended to provideensuring adequate investment in instructionhave largely been made redundant by other mechanisms, including faculty unions, the Faculty Obligation Number (which requires 75% of credit instruction be taught by full-time instructors), and the Student-Centered Funding Formula.

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University of Alabama System Institutions Shutter DEI Offices

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has announced steps it will take to comply with Senate Bill 129 affecting diversity, equity and inclusion programming on University of Alabama System campuses. UAB has shuttered its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among other changes to ensure compliance.

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ED Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement Regarding Title VI Complaints

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Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to register its commitment to compliance with Title VI of the of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The University of Michigan has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. Catherine E.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. For faculty members: As educators, you have a profound influence on shaping future leaders.