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Jia Osiel Appointed Chief Talent and Equity Officer at Achieving the Dream

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Jia Osiel “Jia will support ATD in becoming a more equitable, inclusive and high performing non-profit modeling the expectations we hold for our colleges,” said Dr. Karen A. Osiel was a DEI Champion Awardee by National Diversity Council at its 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference. Stout, president and CEO of ATD. “Her

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Miller Lite and HACU Partner to Offer Scholarships to Latinx Undergrads

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And recipients of the Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright scholarship program will also be offered career development opportunities via HACU's ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, an annual conference Oct. Leveraging the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership is an incredibly important principle within Molson Coors.

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HBCUs: Beacons of Opportunity

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And they have been inclusive from the start, accepting all students eager to learn and grow regardless of race or economic status. HBCUs remain beacons of opportunity, light, and inclusivity, offering tremendous and one-of-a-kind experiences for their students where ideas are valued, and voices matter. Dr. Harry L. They still do.

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An Activist-Scholar

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I was very excited to step in[to] a leadership position like this, and I love it. She leads several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committees and has been spending “time thinking about to make the university a more equitable and just place.” I’ve always been interested in academic administration,” says Lopez. “I

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

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“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. “We Dr. Erika D. Beck CSUN President Dr. Erika D.

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Eye to the Future

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Lewis-Williams, executive director of the University Student Center and Office of Student Life and Development, says a large part of her job focuses on celebrating diversity and inclusion. They have done so many events and programs that encourage students with disabilities to participate in leadership development programs.

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