Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

We do that by gathering diverse, inclusive communities where all feel supported and encouraged to share different views and perspectives. The values of freedom of expression, diversity, and inclusion are inherently connected to and dependent on one another. Friction among those with varying viewpoints has always existed.

Inclusion 321

Inclusion Equity Higher education First generation 321

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum. The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities.

Inclusion 296

Inclusion Facilitation First generation Mentoring 296

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Last May, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Governors voted to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. How does your leadership reflect your commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in journalism education? Im also guided by a quest for inclusion and student success.

Inclusion 290

Inclusion Communication Faculty Placement 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2025

Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide. The work of diversity, equity, and inclusion is real. The burnout is real.

Inclusion 278

Inclusion Equity Communication Administration 278

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Shawna Patterson-Stephens, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University, received the Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award on Tuesday from NASPA, the association representing student affairs professionals. The Bobby E.

Inclusion 299

Inclusion Student affairs Higher education University 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

My computational chemistry laboratory has benefitted from our twinned focus on data and inclusion and serves as a case study for how access to meaningful research opportunities encourages people from all backgrounds to pursue data-related careers. UR is a research-intensive, predominately undergraduate, predominately white institution.

Inclusion 324

Inclusion Mentoring Database Mathematics 324

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Expanding the definition of diversity to include diversity of opinion may elicit honest conversations and intentional/inclusive strategies.

Inclusion 264

Inclusion Leadership Community college Equity 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

As issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion continue to be at the forefront of educational discourse, Kizarts contribution stands out for its practical approach to understanding and counteracting specific biases that often undermine well-intentioned equity efforts.

Equity 264

Equity Education Higher education Inclusion 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2025

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. For instance, The center that Chancler directs was once known as The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity. Now its just The Center.

Mathematics 277

Mathematics Inclusion Higher education Administration 277

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2025

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.

Education 264

Education Compliance Inclusion Curriculum 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. MATC officials maintain that the allegations are unfounded.

Student affairs 290

Student affairs Inclusion Retention Equity 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Moores focus on equity, inclusion, and innovation has not only improved outcomes for todays students but has also laid the foundation for a brighter future for generations to come, Jackson added. He is the kind of leader who sees potential in everyone, and he works tirelessly to help others realize their dreams.

Leadership 334

Leadership STEM education Inclusion Higher education 334

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education.

Higher education 299

Higher education Success Education Facilitation 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

While the Hispanic Serving Institution designation may increase access to higher education, it does not necessarily mean that these institutions are creating environments that foster greater inclusion for Latinx students, says Liera who sees opportunities for assessment of policies and practices that can lead to positive change.

Higher education 336

Higher education Equity Education Faculty 336

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

She says that she aims to help students recognize how power, equity, and inclusion shape healthcare outcomes. Its often the quiet, consistent advocacy that creates the most lasting impact and remember as educators and as researchers, we have the privilege and responsibility to model inclusivity and compassion in every interaction.

Therapist 286

Therapist Inclusion Equity Mentoring 286

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2025

In a climate where DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is being vilified, this year's panels didn't hold back. Say the words :Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Inclusion means everyone belongs, he said. Alford, SVP, The Grio. They urged us to stop abbreviating DEI. Diversity is what makes America what it is.

Literacy 296

Literacy Equity Inclusion Higher education 296

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Charleston, vice chancellor for inclusive excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He said that he always leaves the conference inspired—perhaps more this year, given the “tremendous amount of headwinds” that threaten to derail the creation of inclusive working and learning environments.

Education 312

Education Grant writing Community outreach Collaboration 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

You must set aside your personal experiences and biases and recognize the unique challenges today’s underrepresented students face, whether academic or otherwise, particularly on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At this moment, when people are walking away from DEI initiatives, we cannot rely on the status quo.

Mentoring 279

Mentoring Students Inclusion Higher education 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

"Our goal is to not only prepare skilled leaders for the superintendency, but also to help increase the diversity of those leaders, which is vital for creating equitable, inclusive school systems nationwide," said Southern University A&M College Chancellor John K. The benefits are far-reaching."

Leadership 234

Leadership Leadership development University Mentoring 234

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Community Colleges Are Well Positioned Historically, equity and inclusion in higher education have been shaped by various legislation and milestones that improved learner access in America. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

Community college 244

Community college Access Accessibility Higher education 244

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

They are dismantling outdated paradigms, building inclusive systems, and redefining success on their own terms. Our graduates are entering spaces where they are underrepresented and often underestimatedand they are changing the game. This is more than a trend.

Education 325

Education Higher education Administration Administration 325

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year.

Placement 279

Placement Inclusion Higher education Access 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Chavous, currently vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan, brings more than 25 years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and academic administrator to the position. "At Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J.

Educational research 299

Educational research Scholarship Leadership Equity 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. From 2021 to 2024, the percentage of Latinx faculty applicants increased by 15%.

Retention 325

Retention Mentoring Financial aid Grant 325

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

Making history as the first South Asian American woman to serve as dean of an ABA-accredited law school, Setty has been particularly focused on diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. "We We must collectively do more to support those who have been historically excluded from leadership roles," she said.

Leadership 276

Leadership Collaboration Inclusion Equity 276

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“Having access to reliable, quality housing is an essential element for students so they can earn a degree, certification or improve their income and options long-term,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Our work with the T.D.

Grant 306

Grant Scholarship Collaboration Inclusion 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Snchez, himself a former undocumented student in Florida, argues that the state risks losing bilingual, skilled professionals to other regions with more inclusive education policies. With Florida facing shortages in healthcare, teaching, and STEM fields, the policy change could exacerbate existing gaps in critical sectors.

Higher education 282

Higher education Access Accessibility Teaching 282

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

This downgrade is not an isolated incident; instead, it is the culmination of destabilizing factors, including funding cuts and the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which are transforming the environment surrounding U.S. higher education. higher education institutions.

Higher education 231

Higher education Education Inclusion Equity 231

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 21, 2025

Additionally, creating safe, inclusive environments where students from all backgrounds feel respected and valued could help ease parental anxieties about discrimination and cultural misunderstandings. Experts say that the study, funded by the William T.

Compliance 226

Compliance Inclusion Educational leadership Educational research 226

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

As higher education grapples with questions of equity and inclusion, Howard's new institute positions the university to lead scholarly discourse on these crucial issues while training the next generation of researchers and thought leaders.

University 294

University Scholarship Faculty Teaching 294

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Patterson, a native of Corinth, Mississippi, brings 25 years of higher education experience to Murray State, with particular expertise in enrollment management, diversity and inclusion, and strategic planning.

University 215

University Higher education Collaboration Inclusion 215

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2025

This is a call to action: lets support our already diverse early childhood education workforce, and lets do it by supporting institutions that have long championed diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence. A Model for the Nation Delawares approach to early childhood education doesnt just benefit those working in the sector.

Education 183

Education Career counseling Inclusion Access 183

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2025

Gipson most recently served as Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at the University of Missouri's flagship campus. "He brings not only the experience and strategic insight needed for this moment, but also a heartfelt understanding of what makes Philander Smith University so special."

University 254

University Inclusion Equity Higher education 254

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 28, 2025

While typically a routine approval, Ono's candidacy has drawn unprecedented political attention due to his previous statements supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

University 317

University Leadership Higher education Faculty 317

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

This case highlights ongoing tensions between efforts to create inclusive campus environments and concerns about protecting free expression. The two-person team that manages the program doesn't have disciplinary authority, according to the university.

University 245

University Inclusion Students Education 245

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs face imminent threat following the Supreme Courts recent ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, it is time to ask this question again and reassess our responses. This distorted view misrepresents not only the programs, but their contribution to the collective good.

Humanities 299

Humanities Equity Inclusion Success 299

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nellum about equity and inclusion. In a moment where California's leaders are positioning themselves to be the champions of equity and inclusion, Black Minds Matter 2025 is a resounding reminder that actions speak louder than words," said Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, executive director of EdTrust-West.

Education 272

Education Students Equity Inclusion 272