Family leave is a gender equity issue
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Clare Matysova's research highlights how much better higher education employers could be doing on family leave The post Family leave is a gender equity issue appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Wonkhe
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Clare Matysova's research highlights how much better higher education employers could be doing on family leave The post Family leave is a gender equity issue appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2024
The Why and How of Equity-Minded Mentoring Sarah Bray Fri, 03/08/2024 - 03:00 AM A process that honors mentors’ and mentees’ social identities can change the culture of exclusionary academic fields, Kristyn Lue and Annie M. Wofford say. Byline(s) Kristyn Lue Annie M.
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Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 18, 2024
Leading for Equity and Justice Sarah Bray Thu, 01/18/2024 - 03:00 AM Julia Chinyere Oparah offers strategies to help women of color transform higher ed as senior administrators without sacrificing their careers and health. Byline(s) Julia Chinyere Oparah
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Department of Education (ED) has released the 2023 Update to its Equity Action Plan in coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government equity agenda. implementing Maintenance of Equity requirements to ensure historically underserved students have equitable learning resources; 3.) Those are: 1.)
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Embracing Technology to Advance Equity Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 09/20/2023 - 03:00 AM A Carnegie Mellon professor argues that higher education needs to embrace technology to help break down barriers to entry for students. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Success for all students in higher education cannot simply be achieved with a “one-size-fits-all approach,” according to a new equity toolkit from Achieving the Dream (ATD). Equity is everyone's job at an institution,” said Francesca Carpenter, director of equity initiatives at ATD and contributor to the toolkit. “S
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 17, 2024
Sáenz says Burmicky came to UT Austin already an experienced higher education practitioner who wanted to do research on problems of practice with an equity lens.
Wonkhe
AUGUST 14, 2023
Gareth Jones and Margaret Greenaway make the case for support for flexible learning The post We must not dodge financial equity for flexible learning appeared first on Wonkhe. Unless you're full time and on-campus, student finance policy pretends you don't exist.
The Guardian - Higher Education
MARCH 2, 2024
Move is to comply with state law passed by Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits public funding of DEI programs The University of Florida is terminating all its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions to comply with a state law passed in January that prohibits state or federal funds from being used to fund the programs.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Since 2020, ATD has partnered with the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center to create the Racial Equity Leadership Academy (RELA) , an intensive institute that supports teams of community college leaders as they develop strategic racial equity plans and consciously dismantle barriers to equity at their institutions.
Wonkhe
AUGUST 5, 2023
Isabella Aboderin explains The post Africa-UK research partnerships must aspire to more than “equity” appeared first on Wonkhe. A new Africa charter for transformative research collaboration challenges global North universities to look at their preconceptions about international research engagement.
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Department of Education (ED) recently unveiled its 2023 Update to the Equity Action Plan, aligning with the Biden-Harris administration’s overarching equity agenda. The initiative stems from a 2023 executive order from President Biden, which aims to expand racial equity throughout the federal government.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
It is expected to assist campuses in designing and implementing equity-centered curricular models that connect student learning to career exploration, development of professional purpose, and acquisition of transferrable skills.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute (Emory AI.Health) will work to develop and implement AI technologies to enhance patient health and wellness, emphasizing health equity by making care more affordable and accessible.
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 18, 2023
The REACH Initiative will help ensure that we continue building on our progress in a coordinated effort to diversify our academic community while enhancing academic opportunities in health equity research and clinical practice,” writes Terrance Mayes, EdD, associate dean for equity and strategic initiatives.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 7, 2023
Two years after a scathing report on gender equity issues, the NCAA commissioned an external, independent review of its progress at championships. “A A continued commitment to equity must be at the center of everything in college sports,” said National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker.
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The nonprofit organization Achieving the Dream (ATD) has made available its 87-page 2023 "Equity Toolkit" guide for community colleges that wish to pursue equity by examining their policies and practices that create barriers to degree and certificate completion for underserved and minority students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 17, 2024
Dueñas’ scholarship addresses issues of equity and access in higher education with a focus on sense of belonging and experiences with imposter syndrome among Latinx students attending four-year colleges and universities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2023
These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He is also the director of the Institute on Education Equity and Justice. These are indeed crucial elements of the equation. But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging.
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Creating equity in the classroom requires that educators anticipate individual student needs, consider the delivery and presentation of their content, assign coursework that has real-world meaning, and prioritize skills development — efforts that result in greater student success, according to experts and research.
Continuous Learning Institute
MAY 28, 2023
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn why the equity work is everyone's work at the institution. In this episode, I interview Dr. Tia McNair, Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). 24:06:00: Addressing the equity tax.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 12, 2024
A new report from College and University Professional Association for Human Resources released Thursday finds a lack of “meaningful progress” when it comes to pay equity for women and people of color in higher education, who continue to lag behind their white and male peers.
WCET Frontiers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Today’s workplaces are ever evolving, and one of the best consequences of that is the pursuit of equity and access. Embracing Equity in the Workplace I often challenge people when they talk about diversity because diversity is just adding someone to an organization or community.
Higher Education Today
JANUARY 9, 2023
31 to discuss our upcoming report on capacity building for Shared Equity Leadership. Read more » The post Capacity Building for Shared Equity Leadership appeared first on Higher Education Today. By Jordan Harper, Natsumi Ueda, and Elizabeth Holcombe Join us for a webinar Jan. Register here.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The resounding demands for equity within higher education heard far and wide during the summer of 2020 have, I fear, faded. I’d add the following: Identify and address barriers to equity, including high-DFW weed-out courses, course unavailability, impediments to credit transfer and complicated degree requirements.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Cengage believes diversity and inclusion can advance the way students learn. Here’s how they have fully integrated DEI&B into their instructional design process, in the social sciences and beyond.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Though the number of women in higher education leadership roles has increased since 2002, pay equity hasn’t kept pace, according to the Administrators in Higher Education Survey released Tuesday by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Through the Community Based Service Learning (CBSL) Program, medical students at Einstein engage with and impact social and health equity in the Bronx community. The NSU College of Optometry offers a comprehensive public health curriculum consisting of four courses that address issues related to health equity in diverse populations.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Can technology narrow the equity gap in language education? The post Can technology narrow the equity gap in language education? AI also provides an opportunity for self-regulation, reducing anxiety and the fear of ‘losing face’ and making mistakes. – Join the webinar Join our webinar on Thursday 30 November , 1 p.m.
EAB
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Podcast How Addressing Equity Gaps Helped Carthage Boost Overall Student Retention Episode 176. They also offer advice to other institutions looking to apply proven strategies to improve graduation rates and close equity gaps despite potential pushback from those who may impede those efforts. December 12, 2023. Learn more.
Higher Education Today
JANUARY 8, 2024
Title: Variation in Community College Funding Levels: A Focus on Equity Authors: Sandy Baum and Jason Cohn Source: The Urban Institute Community colleges play a critical role in expanding access to higher education, enrolling 44 percent of all U.S. public undergraduate students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 30, 2023
When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Then, we can start to address equity from that lens," said Dr. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health. It’s not enough to make statements.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2022
InsideTrack's president suggests some fixes after the rate of women transferring from two-year to four-year institutions fell during the pandemic.
The PIE News
MARCH 21, 2023
Pearson has made the decision to sell its online management services platform for universities to global private equity firm Regent. Based in Los Angeles, Regent LP, a global private equity firm, has a portfolio that includes brands across different industries, such as Club Monaco, Sassoon and Wonderbra.
Deans for Impact
AUGUST 15, 2022
Deans for Impact · Fostering equity through cognitive science (LbSD podcast, episode two). The post LbSD podcast, episode two: Fostering equity through cognitive science appeared first on Deans for Impact. Listen to the episode and subscribe for the full series via Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , or YouTube. Contact us.
Insight Into Diversity
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The University of Dayton is utilizing more than $1 million in donations from two non-profit organizations to launch a fellowship program and think tank dedicated to addressing health equity. Health equity means that everyone — no matter their income, race, gender, education, location, etc. —
Campus Technology
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Earlier this year, Lumen Learning announced a partnership with Howard University to help develop equity-centered learning solutions for a new statistics course and platform.
University Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Download this eBook to learn five steps higher ed institutions can take to advocate for equity and equip students with the skills and tools they need to communicate effectively. The post [eBook:] Equity Is Impossible without Communication Skills appeared first on University Business.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 5, 2023
In that time, Kinloch said she has strived to bolster equity and justice at the school. UPitt’s strategic plan focuses on equity, justice, and innovation, continued Kinloch, noting her creation of a new position, the associate dean for equity, justice, and strategic partnerships. The individual in that position reports to her.
University Business
JUNE 27, 2023
Higher education’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is nearing a potential inflection point as two trends coalesce this summer: State bills stamping out DEI offices and two Supreme Court rulings are expected to strike down affirmative action in the coming days. “Don’t be led by fear,” advises Acosta.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 6, 2023
The researchers who produced the report say the expansion should have a focus on racial equity and labor market needs. The report’s authors also note an equity gap between the number of Latino students attending community college and the number transferring to four-year institutions. Hispanics make up 38.1
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Luke Wood has been appointed to serve on the California Racial Equity Commission, the state's Senate Rules Committee. He has previously been co-director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL); director of the joint Ph.D. Wood will serve a two-year term. Program in Community College Leadership. Wood holds a B.A.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 26, 2023
Ohen will become chief equity and inclusion officer (CEIO) for Amherst College. I am thrilled beyond words to join the Amherst College community–a place that is deeply committed to excellence, equity and inclusion for all members of our community across all dimensions of our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.”
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 26, 2023
This suggestion was particularly necessary, according to Dr. Christopher Nellum, executive director of the western branch of The Education Trust, an educational equity nonprofit. The report drew praise from higher ed equity experts. “It I think that they have some work to do to reach Black communities so that they build trust again.”
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