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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education (Edelman, 2023, par. In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014).

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Stop Cooling Out the Next Generation’s Aspirations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is therefore time to connect the dots among efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities, overturn race-conscious admissions, and bring back standardized tests. By being proactive with admissions, recruitment, and advising, however, we can reduce this risk. What happens after affirmative action bans?

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Communicate What You Activate: Now Is the Time

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The federal government and national, regional, and local organizations have weighed in, too. People are already declaring a “post-affirmative action era” while still weighing the scales of benefit from new approaches to equity, justice… and admissions. There are many responses to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

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The Admissions Game

Higher Education Inquirer

History and Structure of Selective Admissions Folks are not privy to the inner workings of admissions, especially at elite and brand name schools. The College Admissions Scandal (aka Varsity Blues) gave us a small window into this structure, but that story will soon be forgotten.

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Americans Want Diversity in Higher Ed, Less Sure About Affirmative Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Supreme Court slammed the door on race-conscious admissions practices this past June, Americans still broadly believe in the importance of diversity in higher education. There was also a clear consensus that race-conscious admissions accomplishes its goals. Although the U.S. I think that’s a bit of a surprise.”

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National Academies release antiracism, DEI recommendations

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As implied by the title of the 359-page document—“Advancing Antiracism, Diversity and Equity Inclusion [DEI] in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation”—the National Academies aren’t just focusing on numerically increasing minority representation in STEMM. Roy Wilson Is this diversity newsletter?:

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

She also served as chairperson for three different committees focused on governance: the Committee on Appointment and Promotions, the Faculty Steering Committee, and the Committee on Priorities and Resources. she helped broaden the school’s admission of diverse students, specifically those of first-generation standing.

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