Directly engage men student-athletes in sexual assault prevention efforts, advocates say
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 27, 2023
It’s On Us found that surveyed athletes want to help but feel ill-prepared by their college's current training programs.
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Advocates urge NC-SARA to add more consumer protections for online students
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A dozen policy wonks and higher ed groups are calling for changes at NC-SARA, an organization controlling a key interstate distance learning pact.
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Advocates ask Education Department to collect new racial, legacy data in college admissions
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Over 30 groups, politicians and faculty call for new transparency in light of an expected Supreme Court decision that would end race-conscious admissions.
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Politicians, Advocates Gather for Dyslexia Symposium
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2022
On Tuesday, a panel of New York politicians, non-profit leaders, and advocates came together at Columbia University to discuss solutions for the problem of reading disability in American and across the world. Approximately 80% of adults in the prison system are estimated to be functionally illiterate. This is paramount for our administration.”
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Advocating for Mental Health Together: Why Library Professionals Should Be At The Forefront of Advocacy
ACRLog
MARCH 13, 2023
As a community hub of campus, libraries have a mission to advocate for their communities and the workers themselves. I see advocating for emotional well being as being tied in with librarianships’s values of promoting social justice. Collective care is the duty to advocate for coworkers and the work being done in departments.
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College athletes advocating for revenue sharing, new model
University Business
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson and Pitt’s Jamarius Burton are among a group of athletes who will be writing the letter S on their hands during games this season to draw attention to their attempt to advocate for a new business model in college sports. The S, according to the players, stands for share. Read more on ESPN.
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Educators and Advocates Critique Ohio Anti-DEI Bill
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2023
In the wave of anti-DEI state legislation that has crested over America this year (29 bills in 17 states), the recently introduced Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act (SB 83) is uniquely comprehensive. “What a Frankenstein’s monster of a bill,” said Jeremy C.
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NYSUT, Higher Ed advocates call for more funding, stronger support of public higher education
University Business
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The post NYSUT, Higher Ed advocates call for more funding, stronger support of public higher education appeared first on University Business. Billion Investment in Our Future. More on NYSUT.
Advocates want more state oversight of university finances - NIKITA BIRYUKOV, New Jersey Monitor
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 14, 2023
Advocates urged lawmakers Monday to increase oversight of public college finances after fiscal mismanagement forced layoffs at one state school and threatened to shutter another.
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College affordability advocates push for a ban on scholarship award displacement at all New Jersey universities
University Business
MARCH 9, 2023
Michele Johnson has advocated for a ban on scholarship displacement for nearly a decade. The post College affordability advocates push for a ban on scholarship award displacement at all New Jersey universities appeared first on University Business. Read more on WHYY.
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One Year Later, HBCU Advocates Call for Justice for Bomb Threats
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of State and Local Law Enforcement partnered with HBCUs North Carolina A&T, Benedict College, Southern University and A&M College, and Florida A&M University in its first K9 Bomb Detection Adoption Program. It started just after the turn of the new year. had received bomb threats.
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Remembering Jim Wright, an advocate for student veterans (opinion)
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
At the first slow-tempo notes of the Marine Hymn from a solo trumpet, I cried. This was the Oct. 26 memorial for Jim Wright, Marine, president emeritus of Dartmouth, champion of education for veterans, who died Oct. 10 at 83 after an ambush by cancer last spring.
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Anti-Apartheid Advocate and Human Rights Activist Randall Robinson Dies at 81
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2023
Renowned human rights activist and civil rights lawyer Randall Robinson died Mar. 24 at age 81. Robinson died of aspiration pneumonia, NPR reported. Known for his advocacy against apartheid and for Haitian democracy and reparations for Black Americans, Robinson was a fierce supporter of higher education. Left to right) Sen.
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Over 1,830 colleges are test-optional for fall 2023 admissions
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
At least 90 of those institutions aren’t requiring the SAT or ACT through fall 2024, according to FairTest, a group advocating for limited use of assessments.
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Illinois bill to create income-share agreement requirements stalls
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 28, 2023
It is opposed by consumer protection advocates. The legislation would allow ISA providers to take up to 20% of college graduates’ salaries.
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Education Department to review guidance allowing revenue-share agreements with OPMs
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
These arrangements have been under fire for years from lawmakers and policy advocates, who say they don’t comply with federal law.
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Federal attorneys can now recommend student loan discharges in bankruptcy proceedings
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Officials tout new student loan bankruptcy process as more fair and accessible, but consumer advocates say much depends on how it's put in place.
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Thousands Call for Expulsion of University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Spewing Racist Slurs and Advocating for Slavery
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2023
More than 39,000 people have signed an online petition for the University of Wisconsin-Madison to expel a student who used racist slurs and said she wanted Black people returned to slavery so she could abuse them, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
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A ‘Modest but Important Step’ Against Transcript Withholding
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 5, 2023
A proposed ban to limit when colleges and universities can withhold a student’s transcript could help thousands of students, if not more than a million, access their credits and resume their college education, experts and advocates say.
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PRIDE 2023 at LIAISON
Liaison International
JUNE 8, 2023
LEARN, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCATE There’s a world of resources out there to help you get started on your LGBTQ+ advocacy journey. Advocate: Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. Browse these links and see where you’d like to start, or listen and learn more about the gay community’s history with a podcast or documentary.
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As Colleges Focus on Quality in Online Learning, Advocates Ask: What About In-Person Courses?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 2, 2023
By Taylor Swaak Nien-Ken Alec Lu for The Chronicle At some institutions, growth in remote education is raising standards for both.
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A Florida University Is Quickly Assembling a List of Courses on Diversity. Why? DeSantis Asked.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JANUARY 3, 2023
The move is likely to heighten fears among advocates of academic freedom in the state who worry that the governor is bent on curtailing professors' speech in the classroom. By Emma Pettit.
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‘Tough Choices’ Ahead on Federal Budget
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 7, 2023
Although federal spending on domestic programs will be flat in the upcoming fiscal year, advocates and higher education lobbyists say there’s still a chance to secure more money to increase the maximum Pell Grant award and to fund the Office of Federal Student Aid, among other priorities.
Out-of-State Tuition
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 4, 2023
Having said that, the piece leaves out the obvious solution, so I’ll advocate for it here and just disclose up front that, yes, this would have saved my family quite a bit of money. Having sent both kids to out-of-state flagships (at substantially higher tuition than Rutgers, our state’s flagship), I am part of the problem.
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Caroline Gear, ILI Massachusetts, US
The PIE News
MAY 31, 2023
That said, she still advocates heavily for actual language courses, but maintains that immersion is the most ideal scenario. While Gear still teaches, she is also a heavy hitter as a sector advocate. While technically also an agent herself, she also advocates for using them in the language sector. “We’re
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Philander Smith College President Dr. Roderick Smothers to Step Down
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2023
Esper wrote: “On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I want you to know that we remain committed to our mission to graduate academically accomplished students who are grounded as advocates for social justice and determined to change the world for the better.”
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Organizations Call on Education Department to Disaggregate Admissions Data by Race and Ethnicity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
If these gaps are to shrink, policymakers, researchers, institutional leaders, equity advocates, families, and communities will need a better understanding of their causes.” Between White and Hispanic Americans, the bachelor’s degree gap has actually gotten worse: 38% of White adults have a BA, but just 21% of Hispanic adults do. “If
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Harvard Kennedy School condemned for denying fellowship to Israel critic
The Guardian - Higher Education
JANUARY 7, 2023
PEN America, which advocates for freedom of expression, said the move “raises serous questions” about one of the US’s leading schools of government. The American Civil Liberties Union called the refusal of a fellowship to Kenneth Roth “profoundly troubling”. Roth also received backing from other human rights activists.
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For Decades, Black Colleges Have Been Portrayed as Deficient. What Changed?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Advocates say the Black Lives Matter movement, proud and famous alumni, and a sustained public-relations campaign have resulted in an uptick in positive headlines, donations, and enrollment. For decades, Black colleges have been portrayed as deficient. What changed? By Oyin Adedoyin. Illustration by The Chronicle.
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Vermont Law and Graduate School Launches First Nations Scholarship
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 3, 2023
Smolla also contacted the leadership of the Abenaki Alliance, a consortium of Native community advocates, to discuss legal needs of Abenaki communities and ways VLGS can provide support for such needs. “We
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Patricia Timmons-Goodson Appointed Dean of North Carolina Central University School of Law
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Timmons-Goodson’s work has earned her accolades and recognition as the Advocates for Justice- Appellate Judge of the Year; Order of the Long Leaf Pine; the UNC William R. Jackson, Jr., NCCU provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
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Ore. Lawmaker Seeks Sexual Misconduct Survey for All Colleges
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 1, 2023
State representative Annessa Hartman, a Democrat, introduced the measure , which also would require colleges and universities with 1,000 or more students living on campus to employ at least one certified advocate to provide services to victims of sexual misconduct. Is this diversity newsletter?
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Ohio higher-ed bill would require instructors to teach ‘both sides’ on climate change
University Business
MARCH 28, 2023
Advocates fear the legislation, if passed, would further stunt the state’s progress on clean energy by marginalizing important discussions about climate change and equity. The science is absolutely clear.” Read more from 10 WBNS.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Algorithmic Justice League
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 2, 2023
Now a sought-after international speaker, Buolamwini continues to advocate for algorithmic justice. In her research, she uncovered racial and gender bias in AI services from high profile companies such as Microsoft, IBM and Amazon.
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The Importance of Women’s Leadership in Higher Education
Kortext University Leaders' Blog
MARCH 8, 2023
Allies and advocates can also play a crucial role in supporting women’s leadership in higher education. Male colleagues and senior leaders can use their privilege and influence to advocate for gender equality and promote the advancement of women.
Japan seeks to promote STEM careers to women
The PIE News
MARCH 10, 2023
Likewise, University of Toronto’s Rie Kijima, who co-founded SKY Labo, advocated for near-peer mentorships so that young women can start to envision themselves as scientists. Students should also be able to connect with women currently working in STEM to form a better understanding of what those roles entail.
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Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Harvard University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 2, 2023
In addition to research, Corbett is a committed mentor and advocate for STEM education. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Next Gen Award and the Salzman Memorial Award in Virology.
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Adjusting the Federal “Satisfactory Academic Progress” Policy to Better Serve Students
Higher Education Today
MAY 29, 2023
and Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield Source: Higher Learning Advocates College students who lose financial aid eligibility due to satisfactory academic progress (SAP) criteria face significant financial barriers to continuing in or returning to higher education.
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Defending the critical work of DEI in Higher Education
ACPA
MAY 30, 2023
ACPA will work in collaboration with other higher education associations to continue to advocate for the needs of students, faculty and staff within higher education institutions in affected states. As ACPA approaches its 100th anniversary, we reflect on our association’s purpose. Citations: Wolfe, B. L., & Fletcher, J.
National HBCU Scholarship Program Seeks to Address Student Financial Hurdles
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 25, 2022
and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. The program aims to help financially support civic-minded high school students who are interested in attending HBCUs. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program strives to encourage students to follow in the footsteps of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Maya Wiley Announced as Keynote Speaker for New College of Florida Alternative Commencement Ceremony
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
They have advocated tirelessly for the freedom to learn free of politics, for the freedom to be who they are, and for the freedom to fight for a campus community that embraces all who work and learn in it. They endured COVID and the politicization of their education.
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Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington Announces Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 27, 2023
I will continue to advocate for the needs of our University. “Although I am leaving the presidency, I will not be leaving the work,” Ballard-Washington wrote. “I I will seek every opportunity to support our students. I am optimistic for the future of SSU.
Less red tape, more support, suggest Presidents’ Alliance panellists
The PIE News
APRIL 26, 2023
As such, panellists advocated for increased opportunities for “the best and brightest” students of all backgrounds. She further advocated for implementing policies that lead to better local models that become federal models. Javier Reyes, incoming chancellor at University of Massachusetts Amherst agreed.
Texas poised to fund community colleges based on student outcomes - Kate McGee, Texas Tribune
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 28, 2023
Texas community college advocates are cheering after the Senate unanimously approved a House bill Friday to fund the state’s community colleges based on how many of their students graduate with a degree or certificate or transfer to a four-year university.
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