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Report Emphasizes the Importance of Professional Social Capital

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Also, Black managers are 65% more likely to progress in their careers if they have a sponsor. A key point that Underwood notes for the workplace is not just cultivating DEI, but also a sense of belonging. We also are influenced by the evidence that more diverse teams actually perform better.” This report is being broadly disseminated.

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Georgian Court University Boasts Women-Led Majority Leadership

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GCU, located in New Jersey, also has women in other school leadership positions as well, such as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; director of career services, the director of financial aid, and the director of global education.

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New Report Examines Employers’ Understanding of Equity in Recruiting

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Because of historic underfunding, career services centers at HBCUs and PWIs are often staffed by a single person juggling many responsibilities. Gasman suggested several ways that employers can foster belonging, including DEI activities, mentoring programs, and climate surveys.

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Crafting a Standout Virtual Tour: A Conversation with EAB’s Creative Director of Enroll360 Virtual Tours

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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. It’s not just about orienting students to a physical space or beautiful amenities.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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Can't Stop, Won't Stop

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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.

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