Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

Day, the Centennial Conference announced its creation of a three-year strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plan, uniting the conference’s 11 private, Division III institutions in a shared mission to make their athletics programs a place where all students, particularly those in marginalized populations, feel they belong.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Institutions wary of the battle to unwind the work of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging would do well to invest in leaders whose work epitomizes its core values. As we have become more diverse and reflective of our state, we have also become better as an institution.”

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The inaugural Insight Into Diversity Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award recognizes academic libraries who are advancing programs and initiatives that support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in areas such as research, accessibility, community outreach, technology, exhibitions, and collections.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The direct impact of the SCOTUS ruling — how many fewer individuals of color have been admitted to medical programs this fall — is still unknown. We had become complacent for a long time in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), doing the same-old, same-old.” But there are predictors. Nine states in the U.S. Dr. David A.

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WCET Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Prior to the amazing discussion I had that I’m going to share with you today, I misunderstood what this specific HBCU Week was about. While I am a bit disheartened with myself for not knowing more about this annual conference, it did seem like a good week to share this interview write up. So, we are.

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Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

MARCH 1, 2023

Over the years, many things have changed, but one thing that remains the same is our commitment to adapt to the needs of employers, students and the community through affordable, impactful education. With a focus on embracing change, LCCC continues to make strides in this mission throughout the changing tides of economy and industry.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Image: Maximizing faculty development’s impact on student success and equitable learning requires targeted action. The report , which is based on survey and interview data from 95 responding institutions, also draws on evidence-based standards for high-impact faculty development. ” At MSIs, the figure was only 29 percent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Across the country, state legislators have been debating—and in several cases passing— legislation that censors teaching and learning, threatens academic freedom, and limits or eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and efforts both on and off campuses.

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The PIE News

JUNE 30, 2023

While it may not be a clear connection to some in our field, yesterday’s Supreme Court decision to essentially eliminate affirmative action – specifically race conscious admissions – should be of concern for all who are committed to advancing inclusive student success through equitable access to global education opportunities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Complete College America (CCA), a national non-profit organization with the mission of raising postsecondary attainment in the U.S., If you care about things like racial equity and college attainment, then identify the metrics you care about, and then from there identify the data you need,” said Ansell.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

What stands out about these institutions is their level of commitment and readiness. An independent assessment of the UCEM program found large, positive impacts on student outcomes, including much higher retention and graduation rates of participating Sloan Scholars than are observed nationally for underrepresented students.

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UW Presidential Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hunter-Gault later wrote about a chance meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You are doing such a magnificent job down there,’ he said, a reference to my enrollment at the all-white University of Georgia…King told me that education was the key to our freedom, and then he generously thanked me again and wished me success.”.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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WCET Frontiers

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Each year, the goal of the WCET Awards Program is to highlight and showcase promising practices in higher education digital learning and to honor those who have dedicated their time and energies to our field. It’s amazing to learn about the innovative work happening on in higher education.

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Insight Into Diversity

MAY 14, 2023

Two prominent efforts to diversify music in academia are the new University of Arkansas’ (UA) Arkansas Center for Black Music and the creation of the George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music at the University of Rochester’s (UR) Eastman School of Music (Eastman). Walton Foundation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

What stands out about these institutions is their level of commitment and readiness. An independent assessment of the UCEM program found large, positive impacts on student outcomes, including much higher retention and graduation rates of participating Sloan Scholars than are observed nationally for underrepresented students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

There is considerable research generated about African Americans in higher education, specifically faculty. Research revealed that all but one of these award-winning colleges had a board-influenced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandate. Equity is a clear part of the vision and mission of the college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. These are the real impacts.” About 45.5% Dacey, who recently narrated a video about LGBTQ history at UND, has remained engaged with advocacy at the university.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 19, 2023

Blog: Beyond Transfer The nation cannot achieve equity in student outcomes without intentionally addressing how current credit mobility and transfer policies and practices are denying students recognition of and credit for high-quality learning. At the moment, however, there is great room for improvement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Economic issues still impact many community college students, a large number of whom are adult learners or have extensive family obligations. We have experienced significant loss of older students, who have typically been our traditional community college students.” Also, ensuring that there’s equity in the experiences of our students.

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Liaison International

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As we step into 2024, the pervasive influence of AI is increasingly evident in nearly every aspect of our daily lives. The impact of AI in higher education goes beyond course design and delivery. It begins with an institution’s core mission, guiding its actions and decisions. Recognizing bias for equity and fairness.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ted Mason, PhD In the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to ban race-conscious admissions in higher education, experts in the field of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) are at a crossroads. Mason serves as associate provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Kenyon College in Ohio.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 6, 2023

When asked what surprised her most about publishing after a summer spent working as an intern at one of our presses, a history graduate student replied, “In graduate school, we focus on tearing books apart. This new edition of the handbook: Makes equity, justice, inclusion and belonging a key component of peer review.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The legislative ramblings in Florida and other states seeking to remove Black history from the curriculum and revise Black history should give us pause about what historical information students will enter university with. Within this context, we need to think/rethink about the purpose of the syllabus and how we can decolonize it.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Image: Faculty members at Lakeland Community College in Ohio are voicing opposition to a motion passed by the Board of Trustees to create a special committee of trustees to “review equity, diversity, and inclusion language in Lakeland Community College’s plans and policies.”

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 18, 2023

Lauren Jones In 2019, I realized that the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) work that we were doing at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH), while meaningful, was not cohesive or strategic. My first step was to ask our leadership for support to hire a consultant to facilitate a strategic planning process.

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Furthermore, just over half of Hispanic and underrepresented graduates came from about 30 percent of the programs classified as top-performing. However, the results provide empirical evidence that, overall, PA programs have not been able to attain the level of diversity necessary to significantly impact the workforce, says Bradley-Guidry.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

Black scholars and policy leaders gathered on Thursday to discuss the impact that the end of affirmative action may bring to Black colleges and Black students at large. And this removes a tool from our toolbox to reach those goals.” There's a greater competition for students,” he said. Apply anyway.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But being an HSI isn’t “just about passing the 25% threshold — it’s about intentionality,” says Roy. Role-modeling isn’t just about his physical presence on campus, says Delgado, but a true commitment to meeting and engaging with his students. So be mindful about what you’re teaching and how you’re managing those classrooms.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

Bouchet said NIL has been available for a short period of time, so that impact of that cannot be gauged as yet. “I We understand that Black student-athletes are at the core of several of our revenue sports, football and men’s basketball included. Our job is to say, ‘Here is what the data says.’

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Higher Education Inquirer

APRIL 12, 2023

It is now Wednesday at about 8 p.m. and our negotiators are still at the table. The rest of this post will be filled with photos, which should remind everyone how much energy and unity there is and to help keep our spirits high as this stretches into the fourth day. More important, though, was the impact on the bargaining table.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity. It was also incorporated into all our new employee/new faculty orientations.

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IHEP

MAY 16, 2023

By: Mamie Voight A few years ago, I had the opportunity to speak with a student about her experience pursuing a college education, and this student left an indelible mark on my mind. Most importantly, we have made an impact. We asked ourselves, “Do the words we use reflect our motivating goals and desired impact?”

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UW Presidential Blog

MAY 17, 2023

As a first-generation college graduate, Tricia knows first-hand how transformative higher education can be, and she is passionate about promoting equity and access to higher education, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Sharrelle Barber Title: Inaugural Director of the Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity and Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Urban Health Collaborative, Drexel University Age: 38 Education: B.S., and Brazil.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

of all NIH-funded studies concerned LGBTQ+ health—excluding projects about HIV/AIDS and other sexual health matters, according to the National Library of Medicine. Outside of the university, UPenn and Eidos are working with Violet, a start-up health equity platform, to develop their pedagogy on LGBTQ+ cultural competency.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

At college and university academic libraries, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives often involve improving item-collection policies and enhancing access to materials for students and community members, resources for faculty research, and educational programming on related topics.

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