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Diversity Advocates Condemn Elimination of DEI Staff and Programs at University of Florida

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Florida is--and will always be--unwavering in our commitment to university human dignity," the memo read. " We will continue to speak and act in opposition to what is transpiring, and we need others who believe in the value of this work to join us and advocate for these initiatives," she said.

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Anti-Apartheid Advocate and Human Rights Activist Randall Robinson Dies at 81

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Renowned human rights activist and civil rights lawyer Randall Robinson died Mar. from Harvard Law School – also spent time teaching as a professor of human rights law at Penn State University. 24 at age 81. Robinson died of aspiration pneumonia, NPR reported. Left to right) Sen. Robinson – he held a J.D.

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Advocating with an Open Heart

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Individuals who are taking action whenever and wherever possible to advocate for change behind the scenes. This inflexible thinking keeps us as a society from building connection, health, vulnerability, and joy which makes us human. I feel like there needs to be more action in the world.

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Showing the Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

We love his warmth, candor, and willingness to put a human face on the challenges of higher education leadership. Leaders Are Human, Too President Sorrell believes that a leader's willingness to show vulnerability can become a strength. It's really important that we just be human." They provide professional development."

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Universal Write Publications Marks 20-Year Milestone

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Without Ayo Sekai’s vision and leadership, the world’s readers would miss essential content for the future of human civilization.” Sekai said work over the past two decades has solidified UWP's role in safeguarding knowledge and advocating for the essence of education and Black excellence.

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3 competencies that take a chief human resource officer from tactical to strategic

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3 competencies that take a chief human resource officer from tactical to strategic. The last few years have uniquely burdened chief human resource officers (CHROs), from the intensity of hiring and turnover to the scope creep caused by the pandemic (e.g., Select talent metrics to measure and assess, institution-wide and unit-by-unit.

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Educators as Co-Conspirators in Decolonizing Education for Black Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, the complexities of education often get in the way of successfully advocating for Black students in a way that is impactful and transformative. Moreover, educators need a set of strategies to assist them to not only help students but to advocate for them at a transformational level. Dr. Donna Y. Dr. Erik M. Dr. Donna Y.

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