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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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Florida seeks to silence speech on social activism across state schools, per regulation

University Business

Ron DeSantis signed in May that prohibited state and federal being used toward DEI in the Florida College System. Subsection 3 of the regulation also bars state schools and their direct-support organizations from using public dollars on campus activities that “promote or engage in political or social activism.”

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DEI Blog – Being First-Generation: A Challenge & a Gift

College for Creative Study

To get some community-building experience, I co-ran a student organization on campus as well. Upcoming Events: Join the Student Engagement team for our First Gen Celebration Day Brunch on Wednesday, November 8 from 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a brunch buffet and connect with fellow first-generation students, staff, and faculty.

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Maeba will continue supporting religious and/or spiritual students, interfaith programming, and campus partners who serve as student organization advisors. In this new capacity, Rev. In addition to her previous work, Rev.

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Hillel Campus Climate Initiative

Goucher DEI

Further explore the survey response that indicated faculty and classroom activities were less inclusive of Jewish identities than campus activities or programs and clubs or student organizations. Broaden the religious observation policy: Include a reasonable process for alerting faculty to student absences for religious observation(s).

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Amid emerging anti-LGBT+ rhetoric, Texas faculty and staff are hurting

University Business

Passed last January, the bill prohibits public institutions from running an office or hiring staff dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Students reported increased anti-LGBTQIA+ hate on campus-centric social media and at in-person events.

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