Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

After calling for the boycott of the bus system in Montgomery, Alabama, then Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) President Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Boycotts have long been a powerful tool in the fight for civil rights. called Rev.

Inclusion 263

Inclusion Facilitation Equity Scholarship 263

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2023

Monica Smith will become associate vice president for equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for the University of Wisconsin system, effective June 12. Dr. Monica Smith Smith is currently the first vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for Augustana College.

Inclusion 203

Inclusion University Equity Faculty 203

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

These organizations provide membership and community for qualitative and quantitative researchers, and WIM focuses on improving gender and racial equity within the field. The report also studied how diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and anti-discrimination is perceived in the workplace.

Education 324

Education Equity Humanities Leadership 324

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

Day, the Centennial Conference announced its creation of a three-year strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plan, uniting the conference’s 11 private, Division III institutions in a shared mission to make their athletics programs a place where all students, particularly those in marginalized populations, feel they belong.

Inclusion 262

Inclusion Equity Scholarship Success 262

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2023

Dr. Thomas Stewart, vice chancellor for Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, was named as the inaugural executive director of CRI. Dr. Thomas Stewart, vice chancellor for Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, was named as the inaugural executive director of CRI.

Nontraditional student 240

Nontraditional student University Equity Inclusion 240

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Dr. George R.

Higher education 346

Higher education Education Community college Access 346

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2023

In Florida — ground zero for many of these efforts — the legislature is now considering a bill that would prohibit public universities from offering certain majors and courses as well as spending money on diversity and equity initiatives. The fate of affirmative action in higher education awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Inclusion 289

Inclusion Higher education Equity Placement 289

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2024

Technology enables higher education to move the needle on equity There is ample opportunity for edtech companies and faculty to work together and lead the charge in bringing more equity to higher education. Moreover, this approach allows for co-creation and continuous improvement. But funding is only one piece of the puzzle.

Higher education 261

Higher education Faculty Education Equity 261

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since 2020, ATD has partnered with the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center to create the Racial Equity Leadership Academy (RELA) , an intensive institute that supports teams of community college leaders as they develop strategic racial equity plans and consciously dismantle barriers to equity at their institutions.

Equity 299

Equity Community college Inclusion Faculty 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Then, we can start to address equity from that lens," said Dr. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health.

Mental health 306

Mental health Equity Director of counseling Counseling 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

Higher education 359

Higher education Humanities Education Inclusion 359

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For colleges and universities to close these equity gaps, they must address the core of the student experience: the time that students spend in the classroom. Recognizing the key role of faculty in this work, we established the Equity Champions (EC) , a faculty community of practice intentionally designed to build relationships.

Faculty 312

Faculty Student success Success Equity 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Henry Stoever The toolkit includes leadership principles, a guide to board responsibilities, a planning playbook, among other resources, and pays special attention to issues of equity, inclusion, and belonging. The organization also plans to add additional resources.

Student success 246

Student success Success Equity Inclusion 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2023

We provide an education for a diverse group of people, and many of them are part of groups that have been experiencing social injustices,” said Dr. Denise Rossilli, an associate professor and coordinator of the human services program at HCCC. degree in Human Services, Social Justice Advocacy. “We HCCC is not alone.

Community college 325

Community college Humanities Financial aid Inclusion 325

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. Dr. Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In

Equity 304

Equity Mental health Leadership Administration 304

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis delivers a keynote address at the DREAM 2024 conference.

Equity 298

Equity Low income student Student success Community college 298

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

As president, he added that his goals include discerning which student age groups need more support and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Holyoke. Timmons said that he understands the challenges and barriers around education for minorities.

Community college 246

Community college Instruction Student affairs Higher education 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2023

Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders. While the two were friendly, they had opposite interests at the time.

Inclusion 264

Inclusion Students Collaboration Equity 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2024

SEATTLE-- Prominent student affairs practitioners of color shared powerful stories of leading in higher education amid major challenges, including the recent COVID pandemic and ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Student affairs 261

Student affairs Higher education Students Inclusion 261

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V.

Access 245

Access Accessibility Equity Inclusion 245

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto is publicly opposed to bills proposed by state legislators to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, reported the Lexington Herald Leader. Dr. Eli Capilouto Capilouto criticized Senate Bill 6 from Sen. We will do that, too.

University 242

University Inclusion Grant Equity 242

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is especially critical in Chicago, a highly diverse community that is an economic powerhouse in our country but where structural inequities in access to and completion of a post-secondary credential of value put countless lives at risk.” Embedded in its work is a concentrated focus on equity and inclusion.

Student success 320

Student success Success Career counseling Students 320

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. DEI works to create learning and development environments for all university constituents.

Inclusion 246

Inclusion Faculty Higher education Teaching 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Two years after a scathing report on gender equity issues, the NCAA commissioned an external, independent review of its progress at championships. “A A continued commitment to equity must be at the center of everything in college sports,” said National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker.

Equity 246

Equity Inclusion Administration Administration 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) have jointly announced a network to give faculty and staff ways to improve student belonging and inclusion. The network will start early Spring 2023 – online pre-registration opens this week.

Inclusion 244

Inclusion Faculty Retention Students 244

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

“When professors across the political spectrum become terrified of losing their jobs for exercising their rights, true academic inquiry and diversity of thought become nearly impossible.”

Faculty 305

Faculty Administration Administration Inclusion 305

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. Gonzales The ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented workforce is imperative to ensuring the success of a community college system. We have found the following strategies to be effective for our organization.

Community college 242

Community college Retention Leadership Faculty 242

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has consistently performed well across all four Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation (DOIT) institutional pillars. But during the 2021-22 academic year concerns about diversity in leadership surfaced. A dispute led to the resignation of two trustees.

Mental health 246

Mental health Inclusion Faculty Curriculum 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg is a sociologist, focusing on matters of self, identity, and mental health. Granberg holds a B.A. in sociology from Vanderbilt University. .

Mental health 246

Mental health University Faculty Inclusion 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Jessie Hernández-Reyes The report, Creating Positive College Campus Racial Climates for Students of Color , highlights the perspectives of students of color with regard to their experiences on campus and campus racial climates, and also provide suggestions on measuring and improving these climates.

Therapist 305

Therapist Faculty Mental health Inclusion 305

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 21, 2023

The institute is part of "Toward Equity," a three-year strategic plan to improve Dartmouth's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Dr. Shontay Delalue is senior vice president and senior diversity officer at Dartmouth College.

Equity 245

Equity Faculty Scholarship Inclusion 245

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

“You probably over-prepare for meetings,” says Dr. Rolanda Johnson, associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It’s called the Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders (ADENL), and it’s taking place for the first time Nov. You’re] constantly analyzing things.”

Leadership 277

Leadership Inclusion Equity Curriculum 277

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have made a pledge for educational equity, and institutional and organizational partnerships will help make that pledge a reality. The University of Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Lab’s RCT of OMD helped to show CCC leadership that their support truly made a difference in a student’s probability of completion.

Equity 253

Equity Community college Inclusion Tutoring 253

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And with those assets, she has sought to improve student success at CGU and help coach rising student affairs leaders amid issues of turnover and fatigue in the field. Carter’s psychology background plays an important role in understanding and helping CGU bolster its student inclusion and success efforts, Jessup says.

Therapist 254

Therapist Inclusion Teaching Student affairs 254

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Harvey Nevertheless, some of these alumni maintain various levels of contact with their alma maters – ranging from attending reunion events, to regularly reviewing materials they receive from the college or university, to making monetary donations they hope will help produce a more inclusive atmosphere for current and future generations.

Facilitation 231

Facilitation Inclusion Equity Higher education 231

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. The number of applicants and their diversity have increased significantly over time.

Mathematics 297

Mathematics STEM education Scholarship Leadership 297

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

He directs the Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity at Rice University, where he has taught, among other subjects, engineering and computational applied mathematics and operations research. “We SACNAS has always come at it as strength-based rather than deficit minded,” Lambert continued. “So,

Mentoring 264

Mentoring Mathematics Equity Inclusion 264