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Dr. Chemen Neal Appointed Executive Associate Dean and CDO for Indiana University School of Medicine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Chemen Neal will become executive associate dean and chief diversity officer (CDO) for the Indiana University’s (IU) School of Medicine, effective Feb. Neal Neal is currently an associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology; assistant dean for student success and advocacy; and chair and co-chair of the school’s Diversity Council.

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When and how departments should make political statements

Inside Higher Ed

The guidance doesn’t—and, as mere advice, can’t—ban statements about social or political issues. “Departments as such should avoid statements on what we call here ‘external’ matters (state, national, or international policy matters),” the guidelines say.

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Lafayette dept. heads, program chairs raise governance concerns

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Twenty-three Lafayette College department heads and program chairs say there are serious issues with governance at the college, according to “points of concern” four of them shared with the president and provost. The fourth, Eric Ziolkowski, the religious studies department head, said he had no comment.

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Using data to catalyze and sustain cycles of continuous improvement in teacher preparation

Deans for Impact

Over the last six years, Deans for Impact (DFI) facilitated this rigorous work through an unprecedented cross-institutional effort, the Common Indicators System (CIS) Network. Download our resources: Data Diagnostic Tool. I found value in that but was doubtful about how it would tell me anything about our program.

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Proving the possible: how an Ohio partnership is bringing tutoring to scale

Deans for Impact

Where many school leaders might have seen this large number of tutors as a challenge, Kellough saw it as an opportunity to provide his teachers with additional support: “What I [tell my teachers] is I can’t give you more time, but I can give you more people.”

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University of Maryland Reckons with the Past

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s our own small way to ensure that all voices are heard, and all people are respected.” Dr. Kirt von Daacke, assistant dean and professor in the Department of History at the University of Virginia and early co-chair of the Universities Studying Slavery commission. Hughes-Watkins agreed. It helps them feel seen.”

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity.

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