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Black Male Achievers Program Won't Change Name Under Florida's Anti-DEI Law

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida's higher education law bans the state's public colleges and universities from spending federal and state money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or campus activities that advocate for DEI, with certain exceptions. Tallahassee Community College.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training.

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How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Consider the following: · Reduced Emphasis on DEI: The document’s hostility towards DEI initiatives is clear.

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Oklahoma is the latest state to wage war on DEI

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Oklahoma is the latest state to combat “indoctrination” in its state higher education system, requesting a detailed report from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education of all expenditures related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) made over the past 10 years. Last week, Allison D. million in funding, only $3.7

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s one of the reasons I’m so sad with the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in southern states, because they are diversifying fast and DEI is a practical response to making sure you have a work environment that’s collaborative and successful for all the members of the campus, and that includes your students.”

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some programs are for academic preparedness, but other programming helps students find their way — building relationships and learning about available support services. Campuses are investing resources into financial aid and emergency support services. Currently 29 campuses, both public and private, engage in this. “We

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Thriving and Flourishing While Black and a Student: What can PWIs do?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, it is necessary to recognize the fight against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and affirmative action, which continues to dominate and has taken center stage on the educational landscape. We believe it means that they can: • Feel safe and supported on campus. As part of the ongoing battle, Texas Gov.