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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. Recent events have highlighted the particular vulnerabilities faced by women in these positions. I think things through, I get information, I prepare myself for all outcomes.

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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The event offered pro-bono legal consultations and support from community organizations providing social services, health care, financial services, and employment. Perkins , assistant Vice President of Student Empowerment and Equity Initiative at CCP, we must remember We have always been the change we seek.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

James, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs at CUNY, received both his bachelors and masters degrees from CUNY institutions, and when he attended Delaware Valley University for his doctoral degree, he wrote his thesis on the impact of CUNY BMI on Black males in higher education.

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Finding a Place at an HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Through that work, I noticed we were really in the thick of it, in the weeds of ensuring that Black students at our campus felt welcome and had safe spaces for us that were culturally relevant,” says Hollingsworth. “[At We know that this community-building is essential for student support, success, and happiness,” Byrne says.

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Colleges Look to Cluster Hires Amid Diversity Hostilities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rochester was looking to hire faculty whose work focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Because several minoritized professors are being hired at once, they are less likely to be tokenized and burdened with extra diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Steele remembers being at an event for new faculty.

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The Anti-DEI Backlash: Crisis Facing Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite her vice president title, her role had morphed into a mix of event planning and student affairs tasks, far removed from the strategic DEI leadership she had envisioned. CDOs should actively seek allies across their institutions, including faculty, staff, and student groups who share a commitment to DEI.

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Dr. Timothy Alvarez Retires from Otero College in Purpose, with Satisfaction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Before coming to Otero, Alvarez was a senior fellow for NASPA (student affairs administrators in higher education) and a vice president for student affairs at North Dakota State University. It was eye-opening for students and faculty. He has a deep connection to community colleges.

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