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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In order to enact human values, we have to start with ourselves. The conference theme this year is humanizing higher education, and hundreds of scholars from across the country gathered here to share their research, resources, and make connections. These values run contrary to systemic oppression.

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Fidelity Matters: Assessing Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression in P-12 and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In doing so, we remain true to the definition of fidelity the quality or state of being faithful or loyal. Ford is Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Accordingly, we relate the 12 criteria to academic settings. Dr. Erik M.

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How Humanities and STEM Students Alike Can Better Manage Stress

Active Minds

This fall, I began my sophomore year at Union College, and it is definitely much more challenging than the previous year, especially since I have all upper-level classes this term, two of them being biology classes and one other intensive political science class. Last but not least, sleep is essential; neglecting physical health is a big NO.

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Transforming Barriers into Assets: Prioritizing the Cultural Wealth of Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unpacking the Power of Cultural Wealth Shifting from deficit-based narratives to an asset-based perspective, it is essential to unpack the definition of cultural capital. Segrest is a doctoral student in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University.

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Instructional Violence Must End: Keeping the Legacy of A. Wade Boykin Alive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While the authors use deliberate in their definition, I urge readers to understand that such violence can also be unintentional. Ford is a Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University The time for solutions is long overdue. Dr. Donna Y.

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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 1993, the federal government issued what we consider the most equitable and culturally responsive definition for advanced learners. Outstanding talents are present in children and youth from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor. TALENT DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY. EXPERIENCES MATTER.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Among the larger two-year programs are law enforcement, nursing and human services. There are definitely ways to strengthen these policies, including conducting extensive research on implementation, communication and student experiences accessing state funding.” On-campus enrollment is approximately 615 students.