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An Open Letter to HBCU Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Historically, HBCU students and alumni have played a pivotal role in securing the civil rights of not only Black people, but of all marginalized Americans. Other bills range from those that defund higher education DEI offices and staff, restrict diversity statements and training, and ban identity-based preferences in hiring and admissions.

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Black Culture Centers are More than Bricks & Mortar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida’s Senate Bill 266 took effect on July 1, 2023, prohibiting specified educational institutions from expending funds for certain purposes. It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions.

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Why AI usage is now soaring among higher ed employees

University Business

Faculty and administrators are using AI professionally and personally at over double the rate from last year, and 93% expect to use it more over the next two years, asserts a new report from Ellucian. The higher education technology solutions provider surveyed 445 faculty and administrators from more than 330 institutions across the U.S.

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UNCF Summit for Black Higher Education: Hit the Target!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having spent more than a half-century as a faculty member, administrator, and advocate in higher education, I lost count a long time ago of the number of meetings I have attended, as well as the number of speeches and presentations I’ve made, all of which I gifted to the Indiana University Archives.

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Tips for building your AmeriCorps service into a career

College Forward

To fully utilize the effort invested in service, individuals must know how to leverage their experience to propel themselves into their next position, whether that be as a nonprofit leader, a graduate student, educator, business owner, or other professional. Access the AmeriCorps alumni website and the alumni job board.

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President’s corner: Why Ed Feasel values cultivating global citizens at Soka University

University Business

Soka University of America is comparatively young standing next to other historic institutions that have racked up a century’s worth of legacy and alumni. ” Feasel’s experience as a higher education administrator is deeply rooted in SUA’s mission to develop global citizens. .

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