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Campus Free Expression, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can — and Must — Coexist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Acknowledging the deep divide regarding perspectives on freedom of expression and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across higher education, and the feelings of those who believe particular speech harms their personhood, we wholeheartedly reject the contention that these commitments must operate at cross-purposes. Dr. Lori S.

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Decoding Generative AI and Equity in Higher Education

WCET Frontiers

That is why the WCET team has focused on the topic for a large portion of our events, resources, publications, and posts. One thing has remained the same as we’ve tackled the various sides of the challenge and opportunity AI presents us with – the importance of ensuring equitable access to these tools.

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Beyond the Divide: Advancing Digital Equity and Access

WCET Frontiers

However, it is essential to remember that higher education in this country was not created to advance equity and opportunity for commoners. In the spirit of equity, it is important to note these federal lands included seized lands from Native Americans. However, this should not come as a surprise.

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Achieving the Dream Releases New Equity Toolkit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

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How empowering first-generation students with success coaches builds equity

University Business

The answer lies buried in the unequal availability of pivotal resources such as familial support structures, alumni networks and generational wealth. Many first-generation students are also unaware of the resources their institution provides to help them academically succeed. Why does this chasm exist between these two student groups?

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Finding the Need and Endeavoring to Meet it: Sinclair Community College’s Equity Rubric

WCET Frontiers

Today we welcome several staff from the eLearning Department at Sinclair Community College, who are here to share about a new tool they use for designing and evaluating digital courses. Process and Implementation Institutional leadership embraced the efforts to increase digital equity and inclusion.

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Championing Student Equity: How to Help Today’s Diverse Student Body Communicate

University Business

A 2021 survey found that 84 percent of university presidents believe that issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion should be addressed. Attracting a diverse group of students is only the beginning: Leaders must also consider how to create an equitable learning experience for all students through resources and curriculum. .

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