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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In kicking off the panel, Mathis recognized the likely diversity of, and respect for, varying contexts and cultures represented among participants, including community college trustees, senior administrators, and other state and association leaders from across the country. Mathis serves as Senior Professor and Senior Director at the John E.

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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For each bias, Kizart presents a clear definition, self-assessment tools, realistic school-based scenarios, reflective questions, and concrete strategies for counteraction. This structured approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible and immediately applicable to educational settings from K-12 through higher education.

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Guilford College Apologizes to Virginia State University After Fans Aimed Racial Slurs at Student-Athletes During Soccer Match

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there have been direct apologies to our administration, VSU says that our student-athletes also deserve a personal apology,” VSU said in an Oct. It was in very poor taste and was very poor sportsmanship by anyone’s definition." 3 statement.

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Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules Katherine Knott Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM Negotiations next spring will address state authorization and the definition of distance education but won’t consider use of third-party servicers. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities. That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are definitely ways to strengthen these policies, including conducting extensive research on implementation, communication and student experiences accessing state funding.” There are 11 federally recognized American Indian tribes in Minnesota. Providing that for students allows them to have some grounding.”

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DIVERSE : In addition to policymakers, faculty, and administrators, students play a major role in UNITE. It's about equipping institutions with the tools to drive change on their campuses, fostering cross-campus collaboration, and ensuring that HBCUs are setting an agenda for higher education innovation, not just responding to it.

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