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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. The real motivation behind anti-DEI efforts To understand the current backlash, we must first recognize its roots.

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Title IX/Non-discrimination The Office of Title IX at Goucher is committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive campus community free from gender-based violence and grounded in healthy, pleasure-centered relationship practices. With the transition of Dr. Juan Hernandez, the Office of Title IX will be led by Kirsten Wood.

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NCAA Inclusion Forum Focuses on DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Workshop sessions focused on a number of issues, including Title IX, mental health, cultural competence with international students, ADA compliance at athletic events and the intersection of race and LGBTQ. Stevenson, the author of the book Just Mercy that was turned into a movie starring Jamie Foxx and Michael B.

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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Edgar, a DEI and EEO consultant, trainer, and facilitator. “As Title IX Anniversary Title IX, the 37 words that prohibited discrimination based on sex at any education program or activity that receives federal financial assistance, marked its 50th anniversary in June. History-maker Dr. Ruth J.

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Education's future: A choice between complicity and resistance

Campus Sonar

The Trump administration is attempting to enact changes outlined in Project 2025 such as rolling back civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students and Title IX against sex-based discriminations, eliminating current income-driven repayment plans, and removing protections from predatory colleges.

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What would a second Trump administration mean for higher education? Summing up Project 2025 (Bryan Alexander)

Higher Education Inquirer

The book, Mandate for Leadership, addresses academia directly on multiple levels. 355) Her chapter further calls for a new administration to prevent accreditation agencies from advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work on campuses. Today I’d like to sum up what we found. I’ll break them down here. If the U.S.