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Report Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report is a retrospective analysis of the changing demographics at selective and open-access institutions from 2009 to 2019; researchers ended their analysis in 2019 to account for changing enrollment patterns that resulted, in part, from the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes less than a year after the U.S.

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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Testy served as Dean and Professor of Law at University of Washington School of Law from 2009 to 2017 and at Seattle University School of Law from 2005 to 2009. She began her career as a law professor at the University of Puget Sound in 1992, which then became Seattle University.

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New Cal State Campaign Will Emphasize Postgraduation Success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

New Cal State Campaign Will Emphasize Postgraduation Success Ryan Quinn Fri, 11/01/2024 - 03:00 AM Since 2009, the massive university system has run Graduation Initiatives. The latest likely won’t meet its goals. Now leaders plan to emphasize what happens to students after they earn degrees. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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A Trauma-Informed Teaching Framework for Stewards

The Scholarly Teacher

Trauma Stewardship , which stems from professional crisis work, offers educators an effective strategy to balance care for ourselves and students while being more fully present and acknowledging what we are thinking and how we are feeling (Lipsky & Burke, 2009). Crisis to consistency: A steward’s framework for teaching during a pandemic.

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson also was the recipient of a 2009 John Hope Franklin Award, presented by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. In 2009, President Obama appointed Jackson to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D.

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Jackson Makes SEC History with Head Baseball Coach Appointment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2019, Jackson led the Southern Jaguars to winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 2019 – the team’s first SWAC championship since 2009 – and Southern's first 30-win season since 2012. He also served in an administrative position in Major League Baseball. 500 record in six years.

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Vanderbilt University Expands Popular Financial Aid Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since its inception in the fall of 2009, more than 15,400 students have benefited from Opportunity Vanderbilt, and over 19,750 university alumni, parents, and friends have contributed more than $565 million in gifts toward the program’s endowment support. For families with an income of more than $200,000, the median annual award is $39,940.