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Dr. Anjalé Welton Appointed Rupple-Bascom Professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anjalé Welton has been appointed the Rupple-Bascom Professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison (UWM). Welton is chair of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Her work focuses on racial equity, racial justice, activism, and education reform.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

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“If we want to disrupt systemic oppression, we need a model that prioritizes care, empathy, love, authenticity, healing, hope, collectivity, solidarity, and community,” said Gaston Gayles, president of ASHE and distinguished graduate professor and senior advisor for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at North Carolina State University.

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What Are the Big Higher Education Stories for 2024?

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Dr. Robert Kelchen, professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, says the administration will likely reintroduce the rule in 2024 using a negotiated rulemaking process. That rule will likely, immediately get challenged in court,” says Kelchen.

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Politics and Policy Making in the Postsecondary Sector

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Rebecca is assistant professor of educational leadership and policy at Hofstra University. I asked Rebecca to join me in conversation so we could hear more from her about her work in the area of higher ed policy. Higher education leaders must also be aware of the policy context in their state.

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What is Higher Ed Community Looking for in State of the Union Address?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But the world of higher education will be listening carefully for what Biden may say about the many issues America’s colleges and universities are facing, several of which have assumed national prominence in recent months. Wong also said calls to make investments to keep American higher education No. Dr. Kenneth K.

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Higher Education Will Take Center Stage in 2024 Presidential Election

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Biden might look to take credit for whatever forgiveness efforts he has been able to push through and explain that the major shortcomings he’s faced on that front are a result of a failure by the Republicans to act, says Dr. Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University. Alvin Tillery, Jr.,

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‘Gainful Employment’ Rule Examines Abuses by For-Profits

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Barmak Nassirian Barmak Nassirian is vice president for higher education policy with Veterans Education Success, a research and advocacy organization with the goal of improving educational outcomes for veterans. He notes that veterans are largely non-traditional students: older, working and having family obligations.