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How Colleges and Universities Nationwide are Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The MLK Day programming schedules for several schools span multiple days full of various events, recognizing the numerous facets and aspects of the Civil Rights Movement. Penn State , for instance, has events lined up for a number of its campuses. 12 event will be free to the public and recorded for public viewing online as well.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed in states like Texas and Florida is tied to a national trend of trying to make LGBTQ+ people and people of color invisible and more easily discriminated against, says Imani Rupert-Gordon, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. In Texas, Senate Bill 17 took effect on Jan.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Attorney, politician, and advocate, Stacey Abrams aptly captures the essence of this transformation in her comments: “DEI is essential to building educational institutions that are welcoming, fair, and free from discrimination and hate. As Dr. Johnnetta B.

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Jehana Schwandt: Welcome Back

Ridgewater College

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) serves as a resource for employees, students, and community members. In the Office of DEI we believe in recognizing, honoring, and celebrating our differences. Ways to get involved: Register to attend a social justice speaker event.

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ACPA Student Affairs Assessment Institute Recap

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Given the threats to higher education in many areas around the country, especially on topics related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); the institute’s planning community believed it was critical to spend as much time as possible on training attendees on how to infuse equity-centered assessment practices into their work.

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Cultural awareness is theme of the Ridgewater virtual fall diversity series

Ridgewater College

In addition to these events, training and discussion sessions are being offered to faculty, staff, and students. This social justice series isn’t about minimizing our experiences in this country. All events are free of charge, but registration is required for Zoom links. Upcoming Public Events.

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Maeba is excited to use this shift as an opportunity to build and expand social justice dialogue work at Goucher. Maeba will continue supporting religious and/or spiritual students, interfaith programming, and campus partners who serve as student organization advisors. In addition to her previous work, Rev.