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Temple University VP for Student Affairs Dr. Theresa A. Powell Dies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Powell was the epitome of excellence and elevated the lives of many at Temple University," said Temple President Dr. Jason Wingard. Powell was a trusted and respected member of the Temple community, with students benefiting from her guidance and staff members benefiting from her coaching. “She Terrell Educational Foundation Inc.

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Most universities are charities: so what?

HEPI

On the website of nearly every university, you will find an explanation that the institution is a charity. And why are universities not generally talked about as charities, in the same way as, say, Oxfam or Macmillan Cancer Support? Of course, the fundamental question is whether all our not-for-profit universities are charities at all.

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University of Texas System Board of Regents Suspends DEI Policies, Puts Them Under Scrutiny

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and asked school leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent,” The Texas Tribune reported. But Texas Gov.

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India issues draft rules for foreign university branches

Inside Higher Ed

Image: India’s publication of draft guidelines for foreign universities establishing branch campuses in the country has sparked concern among academics about potential infringements on institutional autonomy. They come amid soaring demand for higher education in the world’s fastest growing major economy.

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Insight Into Diversity Honors Legacy of DEI Innovator, Former Board Chair

Insight Into Diversity

His knowledgeable advocacy and inspiring perspectives provided essential guidance in our work.” ” With degrees in law and human rights from both Columbia University and the University of Oxford, and doctorates from Aberdeen, his academic journey was distinguished.

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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and Morris Brown College Partner for Law School Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The partnership, the first with a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for AJMLS, aims to allow Morris Brown students to seek application guidance from AJMLS admissions office and for eligible applicants to get priority admission. Gatewood, Dean and CEO of AJMLS.

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President’s corner: Dr. Larry Johnson on leading one of the nation’s most successful community colleges

University Business

Larry Johnson first encountered Stella and Charles Guttman Community College in 2015 as a dean at Broward College (Fla.) when he read the seminal book “Redesigning America’s Community Colleges: A Clearer Path to Student Success.”