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

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

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As a student activist, a longtime faculty member, and an administrator in higher education, I am particularly proud of two career accomplishments. Unfortunately, students had to repeatedly make their case to skeptical and unsupportive university administrators, trustees, alumni, donors, and legislators.

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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. A dispute led to the resignation of two trustees. Coe College President David T. “It

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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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Edu Alliance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

Davidson has an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, which promotes mentorship and in-depth discussion. Faculty, all holding terminal degrees, foster an environment that encourages original research and creative work. Strengths Academic Achievements: Davidson students and alumni excel in prestigious awards.

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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. AAP staff works with students, faculty, and staff at those schools and at UCLA to create pathways. There have been 15 cohorts to date, and the alumni are currently being surveyed to gauge the program’s impact. Each cohort is typically 15-20 students.

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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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EAB

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

How flashpoint response impacts faculty well-being. natural disasters, life-altering political decisions), especially when they want to reassure faculty that their well-being is top of mind. Impact on faculty. How will this flashpoint impact faculty perceptions of physical or psychological safety? Expert Insight.

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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. Faculty tenure, academic freedom and university governance structures have also been targeted “to kick the legs out … so that the next time the state moves to censor … no one is in a position to push back.”

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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. We’re very proud of that.

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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. While the University of Pennsylvania’s Liz Magill stepped down shortly after the hearing, over 700 faculty at Harvard rallied around Gay, urging the administration to back her.

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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. Vice President for Faculty Affairs N.K. ” Dr. .

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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. Faculty and staff require training to effectively use AI tools, and institutions need to invest in robust technological infrastructure, which can strain budgets.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Drumm McNaughton McNaughton and Reichman cover the processes and conclusions of the AAUP report, emphasizing the detrimental effects on academic governance, academic freedom, and the well-being of faculty and students. Notable among these are faculty departures and a discernible decline in academic standards.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Below are a few of the key themes that appeared in multiple capstone projects from past participants. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words. Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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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

How Affinity Celebration Months are Planned at Goucher Planning Affinity Celebration Months is a cross-departmental effort, and faculty, staff, and students all work together to produce and promote these meaningful, educational, and entertaining events.

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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. Gustafson served in faculty and administration at Presbyterian for nearly two decades before departing to Mercer University (Ga.)

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Goucher DEI

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Classes are taught by faculty from Goucher and other local colleges and universities. GPEP Alumni Success An excellent college education offers access to ideas and scholarship, to social movements, to art, and to academic context for lived experience. GPEP alumni carry on this work past their graduation and return home.

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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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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. To address this fiscal crisis, the university resorted to program cuts and reductions in faculty, actions that have had a detrimental impact on both faculty and student morale.

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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. It was also incorporated into all our new employee/new faculty orientations.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2024

This principle allows faculty to conduct research and reach conclusions independently, free from external influences, fostering a rich environment for teaching, learning, and inquiry. We went through the Red Scare, the McCarthy years, which certainly put many faculty in the crosshairs of McCarthy’s Inquisition, if you will.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

We are seeing a wave of racist attacks on teaching Black history, on voting rights, DEI programs, and affirmative action in education. Lee to appoint TSU alumni to the university’s board, which was a good call. Next in line is our bastions of higher education, as evidenced by TSU. There is no doubt that public outcry urged Gov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2024

Additionally, some are located in states where governors or legislators have banned or severely restricted diversity, equity , and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. He added that the players deserve more Black faculty, more culturally responsive classrooms, and more Black head coaches and athletic administrators. It’s not fine. It’s absurd.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

This plan should be developed with input from a diverse group of stakeholders, including alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and community partners. His firm specializes in providing insights and resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Graduate Education. Justin Grimes: Absolutely.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

The highest-ranking Black woman at VMI faced backlash and criticism from some alumni and cadets as early as her 2021 hiring. So are we searching for the best or just filling quotas,” Charles Gardner wrote on a hiring announcement post for Love in a Facebook group for VMI alumni, parents, and cadets. Total crap. General Cedric T.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In In my tournament, you’re always going to see four Black females leading their teams.

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University Business

JUNE 27, 2023

Higher education’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is nearing a potential inflection point as two trends coalesce this summer: State bills stamping out DEI offices and two Supreme Court rulings are expected to strike down affirmative action in the coming days. “Don’t be led by fear,” advises Acosta.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

While this new type of melt may not be widespread enough to cause concern, it does speak to the severity of some of the social & emotional challenges faculty, student affairs staff, and behavioral intervention teams have found themselves dealing with over the past academic year. Gaps of Concern: Where is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

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Goucher DEI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Faculty Work to Advance DEIJ Initiatives Goucher faculty have been advancing DEIJ in several ways, including reviewing and strengthening the guidelines for all Race, Power, and Perspective (RPP) courses. Our faculty and staff also continue their important work on the Hallowed Ground Project.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The DEI lineage stands out from the others in that it didn’t introduce new success metrics into the conversation. Schools that create lifelong affinity will often be the first place their alumni turn to when they need more education to take the next step in their careers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Magill will remain a tenured faculty member at the university’s Carey Law School. Meanwhile, more than 700 hundred Harvard faculty signed on to a letter in defense of the university’s president, Dr. Claudine Gay, as some lawmakers and alumni are calling for her resignation just months into her term.

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