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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Last May, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Governors voted to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. At the Dean Raul Reis states flagship, UNC Chapel Hill, cut at least 20 positions and reassigned nearly 30 more, resulting in around $5.4 million in spending cuts.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Starting in the 2023 – 2024 academic year, students can now enroll in Muhlenberg College’s Graduate Certificate program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). As the U.S.

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The Broader Ramifications of the Attack on DEI at Florida Public Colleges and Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has reached an important juncture in the state of Florida. Florida could have “Ukraine” type ramifications when it comes to the vigorous attempts to dismantle DEI efforts in its public colleges and universities.

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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. The report also studied how diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and anti-discrimination is perceived in the workplace. Dr. Michael Walker, past president of NCME.

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Higher Education Leaders Build Coalition to Resist Anti-DEI Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher Education Connects Equity to a Broader Purpose Business and industry leaders have already underscored that recent political attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion are profoundly out of step with their needs and vision. Talent and workforce development, in particular, demand diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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PGIM, UNCF Study: Private HBCU Endowments Need Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It explores these challenges and how the asset management industry can work with HBCUs to achieve better outcomes. PGIM’s work with HBCUs and UNCF is one way we can help fuel an ecosystem that is already producing a strong talent pool of future professionals for our industry.”

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Community college leaders must defend DEI (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Our nation’s community colleges were designed for access and equity from their very beginning, and DEI is an important part of who we are as open-access institutions. First, these attempts to limit or chill efforts in DEI challenge our core mission and purpose as community colleges.