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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

This commitment involves developing and maintaining policies, behaviors, and systems that enhance racial equity and promote positive and sustainable change for students, faculty, and staff. Weaving DEI into Classroom Discussions — Southwestern Law School. Youth Civic Engagement Program — Stetson University College of Law.

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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

Today's Learner

Carol Lani Guinier (1950-2022) appointed as the first woman of color to a tenured professorship as the Bennett Boskey Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and served as educator, legal scholar and civil rights theorist. Mary Frances Berry focuses on U.S. By far, there are several more prominent Black scholars.

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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

Today's Learner

Carol Lani Guinier (1950-2022) appointed as the first woman of color to a tenured professorship as the Bennett Boskey Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and served as educator, legal scholar and civil rights theorist. Mary Frances Berry focuses on U.S. By far, there are several more prominent Black scholars.

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

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These legislative actions have been perceived as direct attacks on academic freedom, faculty rights, and the sanctity of tenure. The report highlights instances where educational content, teaching methodologies, and faculty appointments have been influenced by a clear political agenda. And what standards will be applied.