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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Contrary to the growing national resentment toward DEI programs as a waste of tax-payer resources, James says BMIs actually save the institution money. At Hunter College, one of the largest and best-known CUNY institutions, Dr. Marcia Cantarella is a consultant to the Hunter BMI program, Brothers for Excellence. Thats all it takes.

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Resilient Resistance: Sustaining DEI Efforts During A Time of Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a short span of time, many college and university leaders within predominantly white institutions (PWIs) rushed to support DEI initiatives. Facing institutionalized resistance at every turn resulted in feelings of isolation and marginalization, particularly for women, queer-identifying individuals, and people of color in DEI roles.

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DEI Expert Seeks to Educate Campuses about Islamophobia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When he was first asked to educate people on Islamophobia, DEI expert Dr. Amer F. Ahmed – who is vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Vermont – has been working in the field of diversity for over 20 years, educating, consulting, and training people about DEI matters, mostly focused on higher ed.

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University of Texas System Board of Regents Suspends DEI Policies, Puts Them Under Scrutiny

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and asked school leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent,” The Texas Tribune reported. But Texas Gov.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

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No-Confidence Votes for College Leaders Who Hid Negative DEI Report

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Greenfield Community College leaders prematurely ended a partnership with a DEI consulting firm that issued a highly critical report. Employees are outraged.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was usually the consultant on a lot of cases [and] also the confidant for students in matters where they needed advocacy and representation." She's done amazing work in the area of not only student affairs but also in leading our DEI initiative,” says Jessup, adding that he considers Carter a trusted adviser. “In