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Buried Alive: The (Un) told Stories of Black Women in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Zora Neale Hurston In 2020, large-scale protests were being organized across the country in response to the unjust murders of Breonna Taylor. These incidents highlight the fact that systemic racism and police brutality pervade various corners of our society, including higher education where Black women may feel particularly vulnerable.

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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. These organizations provide membership and community for qualitative and quantitative researchers, and WIM focuses on improving gender and racial equity within the field.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

But something exciting is happening in the world of higher education. Academic (re)program Last year, Georgia Tech University’s liberal arts college organized a symposium on interdisciplinary learning in the 21st century, inviting academics from across the institution. What can we do?

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A More Efficient University Business Model For The Win – Part 2: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 195 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Melik Khoury

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Faced with an overwhelming number of complex issues, the higher education sector must urgently develop and adopt innovative business models to transform itself into a more accessible, affordable, and future-proof system.

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. As Dean of the Faculty, she reviewed their recruitment, appointment and promotion; additionally, she oversaw the budget, personnel and graduate programs across multiple academic departments. Treasury Department and the Council of Economic Advisors. ” Rivera-Mills begin this June.

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Nursing Schools Teach Advocacy Skills to Help Advance Health Equity

Insight Into Diversity

ranks last in access to care, administrative efficiency, equity, and health care outcomes when compared to the 11 highest-income countries, according to a 2021 report titled “ Mirror, Mirror: 2021 Reflecting Poorly ,” by Commonwealth Fund, a private organization that supports independent research on health care issues. . Sarah Szanton.

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Intrigued by Bats

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He never saw himself pursuing a career in academia until his high school biology teacher encouraged him to apply for a scholarship to Cornell University. “It By partnering with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Division of Wildlife and other organizations at OSU, Carter held a community-wide Bat Day on Halloween for all ages. “He