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

Deans for Impact

It’s a maxim that has guided Deans for Impact (DFI) since its formation. Benjamin describes the origins of Deans for Impact. Benjamin reflects on building Deans for Impact into “a repository of insight and understanding about how students learn.”. Benjamin’s belief in the work of teachers has sometimes attracted critics.

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New Technology and Attitudes Emerge from the Pandemic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In general, it’s really opened conversations about flexibility and thinking about how we can use technology to be more inclusive to provide opportunities.” We had some of our colleagues provide advice on using educational technology. Technological advances In the five years that Gibson-Gayle has been at St.

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Diversity Statements Banned in Faculty Hiring

Insight Into Diversity

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has done away with diversity statements as part of their hiring process. Prospective faculty had historically been asked to submit a statement with their CV describing their experience working with assorted populations and their approach to challenges related to diversity and inclusion efforts.

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University Apologizes for Using AI to Write Email About MSU Shooting

Insight Into Diversity

16 to students from the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and underscored the importance of “creating safe and inclusive environments.” ” ChatGPT is a language processing tool that uses AI technology to form conversations that mimic human writing patterns. .”

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Building confidence and joy: how tutoring is sparking promise in New Jersey

Deans for Impact

With opportunities like basketball camp, crafts, technology, and swimming competing for the little girl’s attention, she still looked forward to the opportunity to be tutored. The post Building confidence and joy: how tutoring is sparking promise in New Jersey appeared first on Deans for Impact.

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

Insight Into Diversity

As most recent Board Chair of the LEAD Fund (The Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access, and Diversity), Metzler exemplified dedication to inclusive excellence. Chris Metzler continuously illuminated our path toward a more inclusive future in which all voices are welcomed and valued. In a statement to ABC4.com,

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HBCU/MSI Research Summit Fosters Research, Recruitment Collaboration

Insight Into Diversity

Presenting at the HBCU/MSI Research Summit, Broderick Turner discussed how the Technology, Race, and Prejudice Lab is addressing racism in marketing research. is dedicated to examining the pervasive influence of race and racism in marketing, consumer technology, and market research.