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How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The recently released "Project 2025: The Conservative Promise" paints a dystopian picture of American higher education, overrun by a "woke" ideology that supposedly threatens our nation's very foundations. Consider the following: · Reduced Emphasis on DEI: The document’s hostility towards DEI initiatives is clear.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mantella, president of Grand Valley State, issued and completed a 15-point plan for racial equity as a clear statement on providing foundational knowledge around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and emphasizing commitment to the university’s values. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically underrepresented in higher education. Alexander says one of the most pressing issues in higher education is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Maeba is excited to use this shift as an opportunity to build and expand social justice dialogue work at Goucher. Maeba will continue supporting religious and/or spiritual students, interfaith programming, and campus partners who serve as student organization advisors. In addition to her previous work, Rev.

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Advancing Social Justice Through Scholarly Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has been bringing together crucial voices and perspectives to positively impact Black life in American society. In 2021, TMCF launched the CSJ to advance social justice for Black Americans. The launch of The Payne Center Journal on Race and Social Justice is forthcoming.

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Denying Black History is Morally Reprehensible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McGuire of his February 14, 2025 Dear Colleague letter spelling out new rules and coercive threats for race conscious practices in education. The anti-DEI movement reinvents historic truths. What is truly morally reprehensible is Trainors gaslighting of the history of educational racism in the United States.

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How gender studies is being targeted across higher ed

University Business

Policymakers will most likely focus on the return on investment, or ROI, of college programs in 2025 to appease taxpayers who are skeptical of higher education. Ron DeSantis’ political appointees in 2023 quickly abolished its gender studies major and fired the top DEI officer. Brian Harrison.