Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. It was sponsored by five academic departments and funded by the LGBTQ alumni group GALA, a separate nonprofit entity formed by LGBTQ alumni. About 45.5%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2023

Oubré sought to reaffirm the Whittier’s values of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and had made the “tough decision” to realign resources, she said. “It is our students, many of who, like me, are the first in their families to go to college, that have motivated and sustained me in this work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

But what really draws me to GW is the incredible community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg holds a B.A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Unfortunately, students had to repeatedly make their case to skeptical and unsupportive university administrators, trustees, alumni, donors, and legislators. Rather than wringing our hands and decrying actions of certain legislatures, I believe it is time for Black alumni to assume their place at the podium.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In 2020, NJIT created the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as business and community leaders who work collaboratively to address recruitment, retention, engagement and persistence among Latinx students. He also hosts an annual DEI forum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Thousands of other fans who can procure tickets will watch the games in person, and many of these folks will be alumni of one of the two teams competing on the field – both teams are likely to feature star players who are young men of color. Dr. William B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Collectives, as described by an Associated Press article “seek donations from boosters, alumni, and fans and then arrange opportunities for athletes to be paid for endorsements, public appearances, autograph-signing and posting branded content to their personal social media channels.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2023

She is director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for the Student Government Association. In the years to come, DeMond Day will be used to honor other African American alumni.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Concerned alumni groups. There has never been a more important and necessary time for concerned alumni of color of all colleges and universities to provide input and advice to university administrators, whether they appreciate it or not, and to monitor the effectiveness of institutional efforts to enroll and support students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

This includes peer-to-peer mentoring as well as connection to alumni. Within this work, it is crucial to maintain metrics on faculty mentorship, internships, alumni engagement and post-graduation placement rates. “We A key point that Underwood notes for the workplace is not just cultivating DEI, but also a sense of belonging.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By summer, the college had taken decisive action — hiring Donald Jaamal to be dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Title IX coordinator. “In What followed were demands from Coe community members, including Coe's Black alumni. But during the 2021-22 academic year concerns about diversity in leadership surfaced.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Charles Alexander is shown with Kiet Lam, president of the AAP alumni network. There have been 15 cohorts to date, and the alumni are currently being surveyed to gauge the program’s impact. Alexander says one of the most pressing issues in higher education is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Charles J.

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Edu Alliance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

Strengths Academic Achievements: Davidson students and alumni excel in prestigious awards. Although Davidson has invested in scholarships, outreach programs, and DEI initiatives, progress has been gradual. Alumni Davidson Colleges alumni impact spans politics, literature, sports, and public service: Dean Rusk (1931): U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Williams, a director of student affairs and DEI for graduate programs in sustainability management and sustainability science, tours the country and tells people about what the Ivy League school’s fellowship can offer them. It received applicants from a record 37 different HBCUs, 14 of which are new entries this year, according to Crawford.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2023

As Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida state legislature have raced to re-shape higher education in the state with bills restricting DEI efforts, limiting tenure protections, and banning the teaching of controversial subjects, the silence from Florida’s public college leaders has been deafening.

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University Business

MARCH 13, 2023

Following New College of Florida’s board of trustees voting to abolish all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs schoolwide, the DeSantis-backed president has axed its top officer. The three other officers who worked in the now-defunct DEI program were reassigned. “I am the first casualty in many ways.”

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University Business

JUNE 4, 2024

Opponents’ tactics soon evolved, targeting institutional DEI initiatives and LGBTQ+ visibility. . “Rather than engaging the scholarship on its merit and in good faith, they mischaracterized, polemicized, and weaponized whole fields of academic study,” the whitepaper reads.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Asked to identify the anonymous group, Santana pointed to Save Whittier College, a self-described group of “alumni, friends, donors, former trustees and family members,” some of whom signed their names to a public letter to the campus community. “The strategy, before I came, had been to focus on the rate of alumni giving.

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University Business

JANUARY 2, 2024

Gay was sharply criticized by influential alumni, lawmakers and one former Harvard president for her tepid response to the Israel-Hamas war. ” However, Christopher Rufo, one of the most prominent critics of Critical Race Theory and DEI initiatives and a close ally of Florida Gov. This is the poison of DEI ideology.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

These elite and highly selective schools give preferential treatment to applicants who are related to alumni, which rewards parents, grandparents, and relatives of students rather than rewarding deserving students for their skills and efforts. Here is a short list of US universities with legacy admissions.

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University Business

AUGUST 27, 2024

In the past year, higher ed has dealt with tone-deaf college presidents, threats from Project 2025 , the defunding of DEI offices and the unpredictable politics of student loan forgiveness,” Paul Glastris, editor in chief of Washington Monthly , said in a press release. News placed it at 269 in its last ranking.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Jenny offers over 20 years of experience in program planning and implementation, with a knack for fostering relationships with alumni, donors, and university teams. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives will be central, as institutions aim for inclusive strategies.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They span a wide range of issues, from on-campus incidents and controversy around alumni to social movements and widespread political and economic events. Improve campus DEI responses through practice discussions. Flashpoints are climate-related incidents or events that cause disturbances in the community or media. May 19, 2022.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 27, 2025

Theyve also diversified revenue streams by leveraging endowments and increasing alumni contributions, creating a model of financial sustainability while maintaining accessibility. Additionally, Berkeleys efforts in inclusive faculty hiring and climate assessments demonstrate a commitment to embedding DEI throughout the institution.

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ISA Journal

OCTOBER 7, 2024

While traveling, you may notice some shifts in your wellness that require unique interventions. In this blog, we share stories and tips from alumni… Similar to physical health, staying mentally well is an ongoing practice and a highly individualized journey.

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University Business

JULY 24, 2023

Following Texas A&M University’s botched hiring of a new journalism director and the resignation of the college’s interim dean, the “DEI hysteria” that drew the national spotlight to the university has officially claimed the school’s president. Texas A&M President M. She served at A&M for two years.

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Goucher DEI

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With the cost to educate each GPEP student at just $8,200 for the 2023-2024 academic year, GPEP boasts an enviable return on investment, as alumni come home, stay home, and become taxpaying citizens who contribute to the livelihood and vibrancy of the communities we all call home. Read more about the GPEP Alumni Internship Program.

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University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Among the slate of presidents to announce their plans to retire in the next year, all three double as school alumni. The leadership’s conservative approach axed its DEI office and has flooded the school with intercollegiate athletics, displacing legacy upperclassmen. Ron DeSantis and his plan to re-envision education in Florida.

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Goucher DEI

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Examples of Recent Affinity Celebration Month Events During September and October 2023, Goucher celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with many educational and enjoyable events, including an author talk, alumni panel, Salsa Night, Hispanic Heritage Month marketplace, movie presentation, and Piñata making workshop.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Associate Provost for Academic and Graduate Affairs, Seton Hall University Melissa McCauley, Director of Marketing, Wilfrid Laurier University Enhancing the attractiveness of joint undergraduate and graduate degrees Coutney B.

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University Business

JUNE 29, 2023

Specifically, he oversaw increased diversity among his faculty and staff and created a new cabinet position overseeing DEI and belonging. PC is a special place, and I am eager to connect with faculty, staff, alumni and friends. I am excited and honored to be returning to Presbyterian College as its next president,” Gustafson said. “PC

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 6, 2024

DEI has emerged as a major culture war issue less than four years after the tragic murder of George Floyd prompted a national conversation regarding racial and structural inequities in American society. The DEI pushback is strong and widespread, especially in public higher education. competitiveness in the long run.

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EAB

DECEMBER 4, 2023

They want to hear stories from current students and alumni. Schools want to show prospective students that they’re investing in the things that matter most to them: mental health and wellness resources, affordability, career services, DEI efforts, etc. This has created a shift in tour priorities for our partners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 25, 2023

Color Us United, a nonprofit that advocates for a “race-blind” America, declared a “historic victory” over DEI efforts at the University of North Carolina’s School of Medicine (UNC). However, a closer look reveals a more complicated picture: DEI may be far from dead at UNC. Stevenson as proof that it has triumphed over DEI at UNC.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Investigative Insights: A Deep Dive into the Crisis In preparing this report, over 65 interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, and former university presidents. I mean, you did over 65 interviews with faculty, students, alumni. Tell us a little bit about the process that you used. [00:05:13]

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In numerous states, including Ohio, there is a growing trend of imposing restrictions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Although interview processes are becoming longer and include multiple stakeholder groups, e.g., faculty, staff, students, and alumni, the board always makes the final decision in these cases.

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