Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander says one of the most pressing issues in higher education is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He sees nothing harmful about DEI, rather people create harm by not understanding the benefits of such programs and initiatives on campus. There is a good reason why we continue to do this kind of work,” he notes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

Its not just the classroom; you need to have the support services, she says. As DEI is being targeted and misunderstood, its really important that we continue the work that were doing. Pam Eddinger, president of Bunker Hill Community College, the largest community college in Massachusetts.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As the needs of students change, universities must alter their recruitment and retention strategies to make sure that their messages resonate with diverse student prospects, and that they provide the right support services to meet these students’ needs. Mental health services. Financial assistance and scholarships.

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Ridgewater College

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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. Write for our Ridgewater DEI Blog. Ways to get involved: Register to attend a social justice speaker event.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Requests on this topic comprised 6% of all AskEAB requests last year, with a particular emphasis on DEI best practices. Unlike other topics with significant variation in questions, district leaders tended to ask about just three main subtopics: DEI best practices, closing gaps, and inclusion.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

Katsouros understood this and put in place a scaled version of a DEI model to enable it to provide a quality two-year education for underserved, at-risk students that supports their continued success at either its main campus, Loyola University Chicago, or another four-year institution.

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University Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the rhythm and cycle of academic life, Hamilton College President David Wippman doesn’t sense much of a difference in his last year before retirement. “It feels like a pretty normal year,” he says.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources. Work-schedule flexibility: Making support services such as advising available to working students taking classes outside of normal business hours.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources. Work-schedule flexibility: Making support services such as advising available to working students taking classes outside of normal business hours.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Cardona has criticized the disparity : “Unacceptable funding inequities have forced many of our nation’s distinguished historically Black colleges and universities to operate with inadequate resources and delay critical investments in everything from campus infrastructure to research and development to student support services.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

“We’re not afraid to specifically address Black male student-athlete achievement,” said Harris, who oversees all student-athlete academic support services and is also an athletics diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) designee, which involves overseeing the athletics department’s DEI initiatives. “We

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Higher Education Inquirer

MARCH 27, 2025

In a sweeping trend across the United States, numerous public universities are dismantling their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs in response to mounting political and financial pressures. The move was made in response to new legislation banning public institutions from maintaining DEI-related offices and programs.

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Ridgewater College

JANUARY 19, 2022

Schwandt is now taking those priorities to a new level as the newly appointed director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Schwandt knows Ridgewater and its communities well, having served as an academic advisor and part-time diversity officer and Multicultural Club advisor for years, as well as recent interim DEI director.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Some policy pushes have enjoyed bipartisan support, such as addressing hazing on college campuses. Others, however, have been more aligned across political lines, such as the push to dismantle DEI. With this policy, they can help funnel their students to the necessary support services. In Michigan, Gov.

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Ray Schroeder

JANUARY 4, 2024

If needed, colleges must eliminate ones that are “not necessary for compliance, accreditation, or student and employee support services intended to support success broadly." Kevin Stitt ordered public colleges to review all of their diversity, equity and inclusion-related programs and jobs.

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Goucher DEI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Founded in 2021 the LAUNCH Network offers historically underrepresented Goucher-bound students the additional support services, skills development, and community building opportunities they might need to thrive at Goucher.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

Universities can build a sense of belonging through diversity offices, cultural centers, and other resources, so long as the support services are available to all students, the guidance said. Given the attacks on DEI efforts, I think it’s important for us to hear,” said Garces.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The conversation, titled, "Championing Inclusion: The Impact of DEI Programs in Higher Education,” provided valuable insights on navigating challenges and championing inclusion in the evolving landscape of academia. During the discussion, the impact of recent legislative bills targeting DEI initiatives in higher education was also discussed.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

By that point, his administration had already issued orders to end DEI initiatives, prohibit Title IX protections based on LGBTQIA+ gender identity, expand ICE immigration raids to college campuses and pause all federal research grants with the National Institute of Health, among others.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Trump declared the countrys end to radical and wasteful government diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and Dr. Mordecai Brownlee preferencing through executive order. On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Over 69% of our students identify as students of color, and over 55% are first-generation college students.

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