Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The education policy wonk-and-advocate says he works so that more students can have a debt-free, affordable pathway to and through college. I like being an unapologetic advocate on the outside pushing in,” says Rodriguez. He says that work, so far, has been fun. “I

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 24, 2024

LSU Shreveport Seeks to Fire Tenured Environmental Advocate Ryan Quinn Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The university says Brian Salvatore, who’s made accusations against multiple fellow faculty members, has created a “toxic” work environment. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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MindMax

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As more institutions merge and scale, Dr. Simmons advocates for finding the right balance between serving online and residential students, ensuring that education remains flexible and accessible to all. The post Caleb Simmons Advocates for Excellence in Online Education appeared first on MindMax.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Aid Officer’s Advocate Liam Knox Mon, 09/23/2024 - 03:00 AM The interim president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators discusses cost transparency, staff burnout and, of course, FAFSA. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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University Business

MARCH 7, 2025

Rights advocates raised alarm, including free speech concerns, after it was reported that the U.S. Free speech advocates like the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and pro-Palestinian groups said AI should not be relied upon for assessments related to the decades-old and nuance-filled Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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The PIE News

JULY 10, 2024

” The post Finland’s new education minister advocates for student exchange appeared first on The PIE News. Adlercreutz’s appointment will bring about necessary changes and foster an environment where international education can thrive, benefiting not just the students, but Finland as a whole.”

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University Business

APRIL 15, 2025

The post Advocating for their peers: student-driven efforts to end campus food insecurity appeared first on University Business. Read more at UC San Diego.

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MindMax

JANUARY 27, 2025

Dr. Cook emphasizes the need for universities to tell their story in ways that resonate with legislators, communities, and students, advocating for breaking free from legacy practices and innovating despite resource limitations. – Breaking free from legacy practices to embrace innovation.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 19, 2024

Advocates for sexual assault survivors praised the rule, though some groups said it will undermine due process and free speech.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

She is a tireless advocate for public and land-grant universities and the extraordinary role they play in driving progress in the lives of students, their communities and states, and the country at large," she said. APLU is a champion of that message."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Public advocates said that they were deeply disappointed by the Governor’s veto, which they say would have provided students equal access to campus job opportunities—regardless of documentation status— at the state public institutions.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 19, 2024

During a Thursday hearing, NCAA President Charlie Baker advocated for more protections for college athletes entering name, image and likeness deals.

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Higher Ed Dive

JUNE 29, 2023

The opinion issued Thursday was unsurprising for college access advocates who had nonetheless urged the high court to keep with decades of precedent.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 27, 2024

A tenured professor at Louisiana State University at Shreveport who was accused by his campus chancellor of “creating a toxic and hostile work environment” says he’s been fired. Brian Salvatore provided Inside Higher Ed a letter, dated Friday, from LSU System president William F. Tate IV, saying he was fired effective immediately.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2024

It’s our responsibility to advocate for every possible protection to ensure that students are not forced to trade their privacy for their education.” They become captive consumers in a marketplace where profit is too often prioritized over people,” said Cailyn Nagle, Senior Program Manager of Open Educational Resources at Michelson 20MM.

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FIRE

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In an interview with FIRE, Nadine Strossen talks about higher ed bureaucratization, market-driven censorship, and staying principled.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 24, 2024

As her days as president of Mott Community College (MCC) in Flint, Michigan, wind down, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea is pleased with the impact she and the college have made on the community. In the 10 years of her presidency, Walker-Griffea has had many proud moments, particularly the opening of the Lenore Croudy Family Life Center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida's decision to rescind in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students who graduated from Florida high schools.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the past year, the Coalition has advocated for the State Department to resolve the disproportionately high visa denial rate for African students, launching a campaign that saw over 1,300 messages to members of Congress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership.

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Higher Ed Dive

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The colleges’ presidents had refused to say that advocating for the genocide of Jewish people violated campus rules.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 18, 2024

More than two decades ago, I advocated enabling students to follow the evolving developments and topics in the classes I taught through news blogs. I called the concept semester without end.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it. Legislators are looking to enshrine the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, a student outcomes-centered federal effort, into law through new legislation this March.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Imagine if the collective energies in the ubiquitous Thanksgiving food drives shifted in that direction, as students, staff, faculty, and administrators focused on revising campus policies and/or advocating for improved public programs? Hopeful signs for a future beyond campus food pantries abound.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 8, 2024

But one student advocate called the ruling “exactly backwards.” An appellate panel wrote that the regulations upend decades of regulatory practice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

Wellum points out that many neurodivergent students struggle with advocating for themselves. I would not be where Im at without my support system helping me advocate for myself, Wellum notes. I would say the majority of neurodivergent students, theyve never been taught how to advocate for themselves.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2025

A dedicated advocate for underserved communities, she holds an Ed.D., Esmieu previously held leadership roles at the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University, directing national programs that supported minority-serving institutions. and M.S.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from UC Santa Barbara.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2025

CMH counselors can advocate for student wellness by educating key stakeholders about the need for empathy and compassion. Families can also benefit from knowing about this pedagogy, making them a stronger and more informed advocate. Teach students how to be self-advocates - asking for help and speaking up about concerns.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. Her mentors at ASU, Briscoe says, truly encouraged her to understand the significance of education and valuing Black thought.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Education matters and having an education governor full time in the state of Maryland, who is driving, innovating and advocating for educational opportunities, makes a difference." Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF. Maryland Governor Wes Moore is doing just that.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The report emphasizes the importance of financial resources, including advocating for investment in public institutions. At Hostos, many courses prepare students to critically examine societal issues and develop competencies to advocate for social justice, analyze policy and build community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As mental health becomes a growing key issue for many, college students are stepping up, not only as advocates for their own well-being but also as catalysts for change within their own communities. The report also reveals a discrepancy between students’ perception of their school’s values and the actual support they feel is available.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 7, 2025

One result was the establishment of a standing Committee on Graduate Student Mental Health and WellBeing, which launched the Well-Being Advocate Program. Allocated monetary resources for caregiving, cost-of-living differences, and unique circumstances like assisting international students with visas can ease financial burdens.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A California native, legislator, father and lifelong advocate for equity and education, Gipson has committed years to ensuring Black and historically marginalized students have the resources they need. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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