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Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and follows other attacks.

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Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and follows other attacks.

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A.

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Doing the Work that Makes a Difference - Dr. Jesse Ford

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Tenured: No Age: 36 Education: B.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina; Ph.D. in higher education and student affairs.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is this quality experience that learners courting and attending our community colleges expect to receive, and failure to provide will lead to continuous declines in enrollment and confidence in higher education. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, if they become part of the growing trend in higher education and corporate America, I would like to share a bit about my journey through the grieving process and some wisdom I gained along the way. Their guidance helped me discover my true calling in higher education, ultimately leading me to secure my dream job at UT.

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Black Women Navigating the Path to College Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this article, we share the perspectives of three Black female CEOs and our rise to the college presidency. I intentionally mentor others, helping them navigate the challenges of higher education leadership and empowering them to take ownership of their journeys. I later earned my General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)