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Critics Denounce Harvard’s Decision to Adopt Controversial Definition of Antisemitism

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The definition has been at the center of debates over campus antisemitism for years. Now, Harvard has become the second university to officially add it into its nondiscrimination policyto mixed reactions.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The institute's research agenda is ambitious, targeting persistent inequities across multiple sectors including technology, healthcare, education, environmental issues, economics, governance, and the criminal legal system. Kendi joins Howard at the height of his academic career.

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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

SRHE

The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable to the provider. There was press coverage about the ensuing uncertainty.

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014). Expanding the definition of diversity to include diversity of opinion may elicit honest conversations and intentional/inclusive strategies. Gender and racial gaps among community college trustees continue to be a reality.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It's about building strong institutions with strong leadership, sustainable financial models, and effective governance. They represent how we work with HBCUs to move from where they are to where we want them to be. The first is institutional excellence. Student success is the second pillar.

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California Community College Professors Sue, Alleging New DEI Rules Violate First Amendment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They also threaten promotions and tenure pursuits by potentially punishing faculty for not following the state’s definitions of DEI, the suit alleges. These regulations are a totalitarian triple-whammy,” FIRE attorney Daniel Ortner said.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education. There are definitely ways to strengthen these policies, including conducting extensive research on implementation, communication and student experiences accessing state funding.”