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

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Despite recent pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion among several states , a number of colleges have recently hired presidents based on their commitment to that principle. Several of them are also coming in as either the first woman or the first of their race or ethnicity to lead their school.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

Established in 2020, the College of Ethnic Studies is the newest college at California State University, Los Angeles, and one of only two schools of ethnic studies in California. Building Pathways to Academia — Columbia University in the City of New York. Kendi, author of “How to Be an Antiracist.” .

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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 9 minutes Black History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. at an American university. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr.

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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 9 minutes Black History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. at an American university. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr.

History 52
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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Enrollment remained down at every level from community colleges to graduate schools, but much of academia showed its persistence and resilience. History will say we pulled ourselves up by our bootstraps,” says Dr. Kevin James, Morris Brown’s president. History-maker Dr. Ruth J. Notable Appointments In April, Dr. Helene D.

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

” This report marks a critical juncture in the AAUP’s history, being one of only eight special reports issued, and underscores a growing concern over political interference in the realm of academic governance. Professor of History, CSU East Bay1989-2010, Prof. Emeritus, 2015-present. [00:00:28]