Active Minds

MAY 3, 2024

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2024

At least 54% of Michigan State tenure-system faculty members have signed cards indicating support of a union, said NiCole Buchanan, a spokesperson for the Union for Tenure-System Faculty. MSU Photography Services The group, which campaigned last fall to form a union , is seeking recognition from the university’s board of trustees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2024

The missive — signed by Dr. James McShay, assistant vice president for student affairs and interim director of fraternity and sorority life, and Dr. James Bond, director of student conduct— references the Code of Student Conduct and the university's Hazing Policy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 30, 2022

President Joe Biden has signed into law the VETS Credit Act, a policy to ensure student veterans can easily transfer course credits to another institution should their school close or program abruptly end. President Joe Biden The legislation had passed the U.S. House 412-1 in May with bipartisan support and passed the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Yale already has signed institutional agreements with five HBCUs, including Claflin University, Hampton University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Tuskegee University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Bill Lee has announced new appointees to the Tennessee State University (TSU) Board of Trustees after signing a bill from the General Assembly to reconstitute the body. Tennessee Gov. Lee said his “administration, in partnership with the General Assembly, is committed to ensuring students are being served.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his brother, historian Dr. The ASALH Author’s Book Signing will feature selected authors sharing and discussing books on African American history and culture. Marvin Dulaney. ASALH dedicates its 98th Annual Black History Theme to African Americans and the arts.” The luncheon — from 12 p.m.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We did not see any signs in Sanjeev — we had always openly communicated with Sanjeev on all aspects of life, but it never occurred to us to ask him about his mental wellness. Please be aware of the signs and symptoms of mental illness , and remember, you are never alone. To him, his world was his family and friends.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the FBI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreeing to encourage more collaboration. I am honored to sign this agreement on behalf of the FBI and to acknowledge the vital work of the HACU on behalf of Hispanic students,” said Cathy L. Dr. Antonio R.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

President Dr. David Harrison (left) of Columbus State Community College and President Dr. Matt vandenBerg of Ohio Wesleyan University shake hands after signing a landmark agreement April 18 at Columbus State’s Delaware Campus. and is in good academic standing with no disciplinary violations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These increases are a good sign.” In fall of 2023, 5.3% more students than the previous year were able to successfully transfer to a new institution. That’s according to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, a nonprofit studying data from a majority of postsecondary institutions in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The organizations were formed under a new law that recognizes unions if more than half the members sign authorization cards saying they’d like to join. More than 80% of Howard’s 170 faculty and 100 Frederick faculty submitted cards Aug. That’s why it is such a hot labor summer.” Greg Coldren said in a statement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2023

The pilot “ Grandparents University ” program – any grandparent can sign up with their 8- to 14-year-old grandchildren – will take place Jul. They will be able to take three courses together on the UI campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

The Idaho Board of Education has unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting Idaho’s four-year schools from requiring job applicants to sign written diversity statements, the Idaho Capital Sun reported. The board will now need to amend its formal policy to align with the resolution, which is expected to take place in August.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 25, 2023

Healey invested $20 million in MassReconnect for the first year of implementation in her first budget that she signed earlier this month. Maura Healey “MassReconnect will be transformative for thousands of students, for our amazing community colleges, and for our economy,” said Healey. “It Quincy College also received $1.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 18, 2023

Baraka’s letter was signed by several notable figures, including State Senate majority leader Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywomen Shanique Speight and Eliana Pintor Marin and New Jersey Performing Arts Center CEO John Schreiber. According to people close to Cantor, this was not the education veteran’s decision. "I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2023

A letter from the school urged community members to monitor bank accounts, consider fraud alerts or credit freezes with major credit bureaus, be wary of phishing attempts, and sign up for credit monitoring. Two years of free credit monitoring services will be offered to those affected, the letter said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Phil Murphy will be receiving a media literacy bill from the New Jersey Senate to sign, a bill that would make New Jersey the first state to mandate information literacy education for all K-12 students. Phil Murphy “This bill ensures that 1.3 Phil Murphy “This bill ensures that 1.3 Michael Testa, the sponsor of the bill.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Training on recognizing signs of distress, offering support, and managing their well-being will equip teachers to conquer the challenges they endure. Training on recognizing signs of distress, offering support, and managing their well-being will equip teachers to conquer the challenges they endure.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Jim Justice, who has not made any public indication of whether he will sign it into law. A bill allowing people to carry concealed weapons at public college campuses in West Virginia passed by a landslide in the state's House of Delegates Feb. 21, NPR reported. This move sends the bill to West Virginia Gov.

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FNU Academic Advising Blog

JUNE 29, 2021

You want to help people. Nursing is a profession that requires caring for the well-being of other individuals. This profession requires a certain skill set and an inner drive to care for those who cannot care for themselves. If you have a deep desire to help people, nursing might be the right career choice for…

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2023

Ron DeSantis very recently signing legislation banning universities from spending money on DEI programs. Students and staff would not be required to describe commitments to specific concepts or principles as part of hiring or admissions. Chinese students will not be prohibited from attending Ohio schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

Hochul has signed into law two bills that would make birth control and medication abortion easier to access, Livingston County News reported. New York Gov. Kathleen C. Kathy Hochul One of the bills would allow pharmacists to prescribe over-the-counter birth control to patients.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Recently, DeSantis signed a biill that will defund programs at all public universities in the state that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and NCAA President Charlie Baker clearly have different opinions when it comes to the future of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2023

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) North Atlantic Division (NAD), signed the updated Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) program management plan April 6. Lloyd, commander of the U.S. Lloyd AMIE is a diversity-promoting non-profit that USACE has been partnered with since 1996.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 21, 2023

Apparently, no one knows who made the offer, no one knows how many offers were made, nobody knows who signed which offer, and nobody knows who read or wrote those offers,” said Dr. Raymundo Arróyave, an engineering professor. There had been a breakdown in communication during the hiring process. Frankly, we look incompetent.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2023

Pettit’s resignation comes only two months after he signed a three-year contract extension to remain at the college’s helm until 2026. “My memories of the wonderful people, the incredible student body, and the perpetual blessings of God will linger with me throughout the rest of my life.” We wish him God’s best in his future endeavors.”

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Active Minds

MAY 1, 2023

want to team up with us this month to start conversations in your own community, I encourage you to sign-up here to receive updates from Active Minds throughout the month of May (and beyond!). When I founded Active Minds nearly twenty years ago, a few things were clear to me. Second, I knew where I had to start: college campuses. If you’re a.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Collectives, as described by an Associated Press article “seek donations from boosters, alumni, and fans and then arrange opportunities for athletes to be paid for endorsements, public appearances, autograph-signing and posting branded content to their personal social media channels.” called Rev.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 5, 2023

Previously, school officials forced out the program’s only full-time professor and director; delayed advertising for a new tenured professor; refused students’ verbal feedback on candidates; and required students to sign nondisclosure agreements, the Protect AFAM Movement claimed. We cannot continue to let this history repeat itself.”

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2024

10 common signs that indicate a student may need support While signs of mental health challenges vary from person to person, the following are 10 common signs that indicate your student may benefit from support. Recognizing when you need mental health support is a crucial step toward prioritizing your overall well-being.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2023

Wes Moore has signed into law bills to promote volunteerism, enhance the state workforce, and financially support education. Maryland Gov. And the budget bill, HB 200, will give a record $8.7 The bill will also invest significantly in sectors including public safety, law enforcement, and healthcare. It puts in a record $1.3

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Thrive Alliance Group

MAY 6, 2024

By knowing the signs of depression in students and developing intervention protocols. Signs of student depression can be different from the signs in adults. Girls are also more likely to show signs of self-injury. There’s more crying and withdrawal; the typical signs that we picture when we think about depression.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, “such signs of support tended to be proportionately less prevalent the longer a respondent’s tenure as CDO,” the report found. A significant portion of chief diversity officers (CDOs) are under-resourced and understaffed, according to a recent report from The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE).

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Active Minds

APRIL 16, 2024

If you are actively and civically engaged, it’s important to take note of these common signs and prioritize your mental health. Earth Day elevates climate and environmental concerns to the top of mind. However, many advocate beyond days of observation by staying informed and taking action throughout the year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

Before signing with a particular coach, don’t hesitate to ask for references. One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in higher education or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide. Background.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

Founded by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Doris Duke Foundation, the SOA is a coalition of more than 200 organizations that have committed to aiding efforts to bolster equity in STEMM fields. The alliance launched in 2022 at the first White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence.

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