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. In addition to retention concerns, there are now broader recruitment issues.

Alumni 98

Alumni Admissions DEI Recruitment 98

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 27, 2025

These schools often lack the resources to aggressively recruit nontraditional students, such as adult learners, career changers, or international students, who could help offset declining numbers. The challenge is even more pronounced for institutions in rural areas or those heavily reliant on traditional-age students.

Higher Education 40

Higher Education Development and Fund Raising Education DEI 40

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.

Faculty 52

Faculty Banking DEI Administration 52

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.

Budget and Finance Management 52

Budget and Finance Management Marketing and Communication Services Enrollment Management Higher Education 52

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

A Possible Solution: Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) is a comprehensive process that involves more than just recruitment and admissions. This holistic approach encompasses marketing, recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies, all aimed at achieving optimal enrollment and graduation rates.

Enrollment Management 52

Enrollment Management Management Marketing and Communication Services Recruitment 52

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.

Technology/Audio/Visual 52

Technology/Audio/Visual Admissions Industry Career Services 52

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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DEI Higher Education Recruitment Professional Development 279

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. Well, did they recruit classic studies majors?

Higher Education 78

Higher Education Government Education Faculty 78

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.

DEI 246

DEI Healthcare Social Justice Faculty 246

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2024

This critical task isn’t carried out in isolation but involves effective shared governance , engaging with all stakeholders, encompassing students, faculty, alumni, community leaders, industry, and more. They could be alumni, friends, and the like. Many folks are going against, you know, DEI initiatives, etc. There we go.

Government 52

Government Higher Education Alumni Faculty 52

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.

Title IX 307

Title IX Marketing and Communication Services Social Justice DEI 307

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.

DEI 98

DEI Admissions Alumni Medical 98

EAB

MAY 17, 2023

At the start of our event series, we shared views into the road ahead and focused on the near-term pain of managing turnover and recruitment. As one of EAB’s DEI experts and researchers, it was concerning to see DEI so far down the list and suggests a deceleration in the urgency and importance of the work to be done.

Budget and Finance Management 105

Budget and Finance Management Marketing and Communication Services DEI Finance 105

Goucher DEI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These mini grants funded a reading group that explored the relationship between culture and the environment, a Linguistic Justice faculty workshop, and a “Gopher Trailblazers in STEMM Alumni Speaker Series.” The AAGC is also exploring the creation of other affinity groups, such as those for Latinx/Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ alumni.

Grants and Contracts 40

Grants and Contracts Development and Fund Raising Alumni Social Justice 40

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether that was true action statements, donations, or implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training, everyone was scrambling around, trying to be reactive change agents. Trevor McCray In late 2020, the 46th president, Donald Trump, signed an act federally banning the implementation of DEI training.

DEI 307

DEI Career Services Recruitment Finance 307

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From a spring full of student protest to the ending of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures in some states, the list of stressors is only likely to increase as time marches into 2025. Since 2013, over 80 anti-DEI bills have been introduced in 28 states, and 14 have been signed into law. Dr. Stella M.

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DEI Title IX Higher Education Safety and Security 318