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Supreme Court's Hollow Ruling One Year Later: Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Students Left Behind in the Pursuit of a 'Race-Blind' Agenda’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the fall of 2018, I was a student organizer for affirmative action and one of eight alumni who took the federal witness stand in the lawsuit Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), Inc. Students and alumni fought to voice the importance of race-conscious policies, campus diversity, and solidarity among communities of color.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida’s Senate Bill 266 took effect on July 1, 2023, prohibiting specified educational institutions from expending funds for certain purposes. We know there’s a real need for this, and these centers have such a big impact on students,” says Gooch. They impact student performance and retention.”

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Strengthening Student Organizations: A Comprehensive Plan created by Students and the Division of Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Blog

The Office of Student Engagement at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) provides support for over 480 student organizations, which play a crucial role in enhancing student life. Enhance Trust and Communication : Strengthen relationships between students and university units.

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Colleges Draw Criticism for Slow Response to Hamas Attacks

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Colleges Draw Criticism for Slow Response to Hamas Attacks Johanna Alonso Wed, 10/11/2023 - 03:00 AM After student organizations released statements backing attacks against Israeli citizens, critics called on university leaders to forcefully condemn them. Not all did. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Student Organization Engagement and Involvement

The Student Affairs Blog

The National Headquarters of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity revoked the charter of the local chapter, effective January 18, 2023. The Registered Student Organization Conduct Report provides students and parents historical context of organizations that have been found responsible for hazing and other violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

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Creating Community Among Grad Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Creating Community Among Grad Students Sarah Bray Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Based on their experiences as student organizers, Ryan S. Wong and Bayleigh Smith offer recommendations to both institutions and students about effective approaches. Byline(s) Ryan S.C. Wong Bayleigh Smith

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Integrating Arts as a Healing Force

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jabani Bennett Bennett began their tenure in 2023 with priorities that included breathing life into the new organizational mission, operationalizing the intersectional feminist and antiracist goals of the center, and co-creating leadership succession plans.

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