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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Margaretta B. Key to the discussions was the framing of the term, underrepresentation.

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

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One innovation, he says, is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a programmatic recruitment tool. Contrary to the growing national resentment toward DEI programs as a waste of tax-payer resources, James says BMIs actually save the institution money. It even assesses their sense of belonging on campus and in higher education.

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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. Recruitment and retention are essential goals throughout the University for students, faculty and staff. million in spending cuts. That elevates our role that much further.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"The entire map is yellow now," Pierce said, referencing a visualization of anti-DEI legislation spreading across the country. Wallace, who shared innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, and campus transformation.

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AAUP Releases New DEI Statement

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In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives.

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When We Defund Education, We Defund Teacher Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From the rise of anti-DEI rhetoric to the elimination of critical educator preparation grants and the erosion of support for education research at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the pattern is clear: dismantle the very systems designed to ensure equity and opportunity in education.

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Outrage Continues Over University of Florida's Removal of DEI Roles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Race and higher education scholars are voicing criticism, concern, and cynicism after the University of Florida ended many of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a move that the school cited it took to comply with a state law that was passed last year. Ahmed, vice provost for DEI at the University of Vermont. “It

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