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Army Veteran and Doctoral Student Named Inaugural Winner of the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation’s 6888th Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Army Women’s Foundation’s 6888th Scholarship, The Flash Today reported. in educational leadership with an emphasis on higher education, Burkett wants to advocate for unheard voices and share stories of the vulnerable and underrepresented. “As A Tarleton State University doctoral student and U.S. Pursuing an Ed.D.

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Are We There Yet? Revising and Questioning Affirmative Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hughes Because I claim antiracism scholarship and practice antiracism in every space where I am present, I am often questioned and challenged. There are too many clear indications that in America, individuals, organizations, institutions, etc., Dr. Robin L. Well, I say with all clarity, we, These United States, are not there yet.

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What Are the Big Higher Education Stories for 2024?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Dr. Fred A.

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Focus on DEI in Higher Education: Highlighting Your Work for 50 Years

Insight Into Diversity

AAR was launched in 1974 as a response to equal opportunity employment legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin — and later with added emphasis on gender — for organizations receiving federal contracts and subcontracts.

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Century-Old Institutions Paving the Way for DEI in Sports with Strategic Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While some independent athletic organizations and institutions may have created their own internal DEI plans, Centennial is the first conference to publicly prioritize DEI and promise to track their institutional and conference-wide progress on those initiatives. “All We want to be leaders in that,” says Hoeg. The strategy is groundbreaking.

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3 Ways to Adapt to the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

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Here are three things higher education leadership can do to build admissions resilience in the face of the recent SCOTUS decision. Solicit support from affinity groups, alumni groups, and student organizations to find new ways to recruit and retain diverse student populations. So where do you go from here?

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Leveraging data from educational events to optimize student experiences

University Business

When analyzed for insights, this data helps educational leadership to: Improve student access. Parents could take their own journeys and participate in sessions relevant to their needs, like how to complete FAFSA applications, learn about scholarship opportunities or review campus safety policies.