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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed in states like Texas and Florida is tied to a national trend of trying to make LGBTQ+ people and people of color invisible and more easily discriminated against, says Imani Rupert-Gordon, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. In Texas, Senate Bill 17 took effect on Jan.

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DEI Blog – Being First-Generation: A Challenge & a Gift

College for Creative Study

To get some community-building experience, I co-ran a student organization on campus as well. Resources: On-Campus / CCS: Check out the First Gen Collective , a student-run CCS student organization specifically for the first-gen community on campus. I am also an Administrator of this Facebook Group!

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Maeba will continue supporting religious and/or spiritual students, interfaith programming, and campus partners who serve as student organization advisors. In this new capacity, Rev. In addition to her previous work, Rev.

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Hillel Campus Climate Initiative

Goucher DEI

Because a collaborative and proactive approach is necessary, Goucher Hillel and Goucher College joined the second cohort of Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) in 2021 to review and address campus climate concerns for Jewish students. Update college policies to explicitly account for protection against antisemitism.

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Amid emerging anti-LGBT+ rhetoric, Texas faculty and staff are hurting

University Business

The statewide political advocacy organization interviewed 44 LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff across 19 Texas schools in 2024 to understand the ramifications of SB17. Passed last January, the bill prohibits public institutions from running an office or hiring staff dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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Trump Administration Clamps Down on Free Speech at US Universities

Higher Education Inquirer

When the Trump administration announced in 2019 that it would protect free speech on college campuses, many students expected more room for open dialogue and critical debate. In 2020, the administration tried to force all international students out of the U.S. International students question their safety and place in U.S.

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Department of Education Orders End to Race-Based Programs Amid Fierce Pushback

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With this guidance, the Trump Administration is directing schools to end the use of racial preferences and race stereotypes in their programs and activities," said Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor, characterizing the move as a victory for justice, civil rights laws, and the Constitution.

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