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A generational mission: Benjamin Riley on the founding of Deans for Impact

Deans for Impact

“ True social transformations are measured in decades, not years ,” our founder Benjamin Riley wrote in 2017. It’s a maxim that has guided Deans for Impact (DFI) since its formation. Benjamin describes the origins of Deans for Impact. Listen to Benjamin reflect on what has made DFI a learning organization: [link].

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

Deans for Impact

Like many schools across the US impacted by the pandemic, Crim Elementary School in northwest Ohio was looking for more resources to support all of its students with rigorous, grade-level learning of academic concepts. The tutors were given training about the school context and how to support the diverse learning needs of students.

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A dean and her son experience community college (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

I could brag about the thousands of lives that have been changed by the community college mission. I could talk for hours about access initiatives such as self-placement models and open educational resources or brilliant faculty who guide and support critical thinking. My economics professor does it, and I really like it.

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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those are the findings of a new report supported by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), and Women in Measurement (WIM). One woman told the survey that there was a disconnect in her workplace between rhetoric that supported DEI and the actions taken to enforce DEI.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college will have its own dean of students, director, counselors, academic advisors, and outreach and support staff, and it will draw from existing faculty who have “a demonstrated record of success in teaching Black students,” said Wood. The entire college is being designed specifically with the Black student in mind.

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Roanoke College to Launch Cannabis Studies Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The science track will teach students about the biology, botany, and chemistry of cannabis, while the social justice and policy track will dive into matters of relating to the history and governmental regulations. Conservatives voiced the least support, with only 52% of those asked voicing support for legalization.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat. Colleges and universities hailing from both sides of the fence are inching ever closer to the middle, integrating lessons in the humanities with STEM-based curriculum—and vice versa. But something exciting is happening in the world of higher education.