Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Eva Martinez Powless Eva Martinez Powless, who served as MATC's first DEI officer starting in 2021, claims in the lawsuit filed December 30 in the U.S. Eastern District Court that she faced retaliation after advocating for a Black employee with disabilities and speaking out against discriminatory practices at the college.

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JULY 8, 2024

When I first became a higher education professional, I remember being told that higher education was not a business. Now more than ever, I reflect on that perspective and ask if it is relevant to society’s emerging realities and today’s public perceptions and expectations for higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend. By 2020 the organization had ballooned to more than 700 members, and in 2021 it became part of Swipe Out Hunger, a national nonprofit. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress. But that is all the more reason to recognize that hope is a strategy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Following the passage of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act in 2019, CU Boulder conducted an equity analysis in 2021 to determine whether it complies with the new law. 1, 2021, and was created to close the gender pay gap. The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act was enacted on Jan.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As one of the most prestigious public universities in America and a leader in promoting diversity, if DEI initiatives can be successfully reduced or eliminated at the University of Michigan, a chilling message would be sent throughout higher education and could represent the last stand for DEI at all universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It took him awhile to connect the dots from his passion to higher education. That philosophy, and his dedication to achieving his goals, inspired Dr. Katrice Albert, a veteran higher education administrator, to ask him to consider joining her where she serves as vice president of community relations at UK. it’s not quick.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

In 2021, Arizona community colleges received approval to offer baccalaureate degrees. For more than a century, our system has delivered on the promise of providing affordable, high-quality postsecondary education. Todays learners require affordable pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

would bring a diverse background that spans higher education and corporate leadership to ASU if confirmed. I'm deeply committed to advancing Albany State's mission of fostering educational excellence and serving as a catalyst for economic growth in Southwest Georgia," Scott said in a statement following the announcement. "Our

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 24, 2023

A former Northwestern University volleyball player is suing the school, alleging university officials failed to properly address a 2021 hazing incident and seeking at least $50,000 in damages and a jury trial, NPR reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. years in 2021-22.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

Recently, I have found myself studying this relationship to understand what has been occurring in higher education and what realities are on the horizon – and for me, this is all starting to make sense. Now, let’s apply these concepts to higher education. government sprang into action to save its higher education system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As such, this global movement has forced us to revisit what and how topics and issues are taught in Pre-K-12 and higher education courses; as such, it has forced us to confront the sources of white supremacy, intolerance, and anti-Blackness and hate based on race and ethnicity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The 51,000 students who graduated from HBCUs in 2021 can expect to earn $146 billion over the course of their careers, 57 percent more than they would earn without a degree or certificate. Colleges and universities use endowments to support several priorities, such as scholarships, upgraded facilities and faculty hiring.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In 2021, UT honored him by naming a dormitory after him, ‘Robinson Hall’ on the Knoxville campus. Flagship Pathway Scholarship Endowment in 2021. At 83, Robinson remains dedicated to supporting the next generation. He understands the challenges that Black faculty and administrators face at predominantly white institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In 2021, UT honored him by naming a dormitory after him, ‘Robinson Hall’ on the Knoxville campus. Flagship Pathway Scholarship Endowment in 2021. At 83, Robinson remains dedicated to supporting the next generation. He understands the challenges that Black faculty and administrators face at predominantly white institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

For the first time since the 2021-22 season, applicants reporting test scores (up 11%) outpaced those not reporting scores (down 1%). Additionally, less selective institutions (those with admit rates above 25%) saw application growth of 6-7%, while the most selective institutions (admit rates below 25%) experienced the slowest growth at 4%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Jhaneil’s impact as a scholar and educator is profound, and I look forward to her continued impact on our beloved profession." "She is an extraordinary teacher whose humility, intellect, and authenticity resonate with everyone she meets,” said Davis.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The program will now begin administering a customized Black college module of the Health Minds Study, the most comprehensive research survey on mental health in higher education. More than 60% of students met criteria for one or more mental health problems in 2021, an almost 50% increase since 2013. college students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) educated over two million Hispanic students during the 2021-22 school year, but continued to demonstrate extensive facility needs, according to a new U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. Damage shown from a GAO site visit. GAO surveyed a representative sample of HSIs in the U.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

She was previously the Barbara Mandel Professor of Humanistic Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology at Brandeis University where she served as the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (2021-2024), the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives (2019-2021), the Social Science Division Head (2018-2021), and Chair of the Womens, (..)

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Robert Kelchen

JANUARY 2, 2025

I hope that everyone had a restful break and is excited to come back for what will undoubtedly be an eventful year in the world of higher education. To add to the excitement of the coming few months, I have the pleasure of teaching my PhD class in higher education finance again. Department of Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2025

In 2021-2022, Tran received the prestigious Career EnhancementFellowship from the Institute for Citizens &Scholars. The fellowship provided the gift of time tomake more progress on researching and writing mybook as well as invaluable funding and mentorshipsupport.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2025

Between 2021 and 2024, 34 state legislatures introduced bills aimed at limiting or banning the teaching of "divisive concepts" on college campuses, with 11 states passing such laws. The House of Representatives also passed legislation affecting colleges' ability to restrict campus demonstrations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Girls were barred from secondary schools in March , after the Taliban ordered schools for girls to shut hours after they were to reopen following closures after the August 2021 Taliban takeover. The change is effective immediately, according to a letter published by the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Learner-Centered Teaching There is growing emphasis on the quality of teaching and learning in higher education, due in part to the increased focus on accountability (Gore et al., 2001; Lang, 2021; Thomas, 2009).The 2001; Lang, 2021; Thomas, 2009).The Toward learning-centered education in colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Overall first-time graduate enrollment fell almost 5% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022, along with decreases in first-time enrollment among underrepresented minorities (URM), according to a new report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022. In 2020, all of the higher education sector was affected.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has published a report based on a qualitative survey examining higher education boards’ efforts to expand the diversity of their compositions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

higher ed institutions are again studying abroad as part of their academic journeys, according to the data. study abroad between 2018-19 and 2021, she said. students studying abroad as of 2021-22 year represents a nearly 13-fold increase from the low of approximately 15,000 study abroad students in the prior year,” Baer said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“Black and undocumented students are socially and politically left out of the conversation,” said Hall, an assistant professor of higher education administration at Kent State University in Ohio. Dr. Kayon Hall, assistant professor of higher education administration at Kent State University in Ohio.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

That’s according to the latest report from the ACT , which analyzed high school GPAs, ACT test scores, and first-year grades in students from 2017 to 2021. This could negatively impact a student’s self-perception of belongingness and readiness for higher education. “We In 2020 and 2021, a 2.5 GPA in college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Marjorie Hass, president of The Council of Independent Colleges, an association of nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils, and higher education affiliates supporting leadership, institutional excellence, and enhanced public understanding of the contributions of independent higher education to society.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

White At a time when colleges, universities, and their leaders are questioned about how they contribute to students’ futures, it is critical to remember that one of the most essential missions of higher education is building civic bridges and educating engaged citizens.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara O’Meara is currently professor of higher education, a distinguished scholar teacher, and special assistant to the provost for strategic initiative at University of Maryland (UMD). in higher education from Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in education policy at the University of Maryland.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states. The 2021 Latinx population in the U.S. totaled 62.5 million, just under 20% of the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, most higher education institutions opted to eliminate the requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores such as the ACT and SAT. Test-required and test-optional admissions policies yielded similar predictive power for academic success. Only about 40 percent do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

In the case of Florida, all 28 of the colleges in its system began conferring bachelor's degrees as of 2021, according to the report. The number of CCB colleges has seen significant growth, even compared to just two years ago in Fall 2021. Delaware and Nevada join Florida in this full-scale adoption of CCB degrees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2025

Her follow-up book, released in June of 2021, is: Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm. Her work or interviews have been featured in the New York Times, The Guardian, CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NPR, PBS, and The BBC, among many other forums.

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