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Indigenous Peoples in Higher Education: Inherited Histories and Pernicious Status Quos

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alex Red Corn Recently at our Indigenous Peoples Day gathering at Kansas State University, Chief Ben Barnes of the Shawnee spoke from the heart about matters related to Shawnee histories and their ongoing presence as a Native nation. Even if they were to attend, we do not offer any courses on Kaw language, government, or history.

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Sac State Receives Funding for Nation’s First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Luke Wood The funds will be used to help support the school's Black Honors College. The Black Honors College is the first of its kind in the nation to focus on Black history, life, culture, and contributions in the classroom. It is designed for students who are interested in Black history, life, and culture.

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Students Hold Protests of Connecticut College President

Inside Higher Ed

Students at Connecticut College have occupied several buildings on campus, including part of the administration building, to demand the resignation of President Katherine Bergeron, Connecticut Public Radio reported. The venue has a history of racial discrimination and antisemitism.

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Dr. J. Luke Wood Appointed to California Racial Equity Commission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He has previously been co-director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL); director of the joint Ph.D. Program in Community College Leadership. program in education between SDSU and Claremont Graduate University; and director of the Ed.D. Joining Wood is Candis Bowles, a Southern California attorney.

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Tribal Colleges and Universities as Conduits for Intellectual and Political Sovereignties

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Most universities and colleges continue to occupy large land bases and are maintained by taxing those stolen lands. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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College presidents move to cultural institutions (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

With the recent announcement that Sean Decatur would assume the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in New York after nearly a decade at the helm of Kenyon College, at least five major American cultural institutions will be headed by former presidents of small liberal arts colleges. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Student Success & Equity with Dr. Christine Harrington

Continuous Learning Institute

In this episode, I interview Dr. Christine Harrington, Faculty, Community College Leadership Doctoral Program, Morgan State University. 13:32:50: Culturally affirming assignment example across disciplines: the power of oral history. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Learn about culturally affirming and meaningful assignments.

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