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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. The real motivation behind anti-DEI efforts To understand the current backlash, we must first recognize its roots.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In In my tournament, you’re always going to see four Black females leading their teams.

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Title IX/Non-discrimination The Office of Title IX at Goucher is committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive campus community free from gender-based violence and grounded in healthy, pleasure-centered relationship practices. With the transition of Dr. Juan Hernandez, the Office of Title IX will be led by Kirsten Wood.

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Open to Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By summer, the college had taken decisive action — hiring Donald Jaamal to be dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Title IX coordinator. “In Dr. Angela Ziskowski “All stakeholders have committed to DEI being an area of focus of the plan, as it was in our most recent five-year plan,” adds Hayes.

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AAUW Speaks Out Forcefully Against the Attacks on DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Blackwell, Chief Executive Officer of AAUW The association, which has more than 100,000 members, took aim at state laws which have aggressively sought to dismantle DEI programs at institutions of higher learning. Blackwell said that the attacks on DEI are troubling. Blackwell, Chief Executive Officer of AAUW.

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How flashpoint response impacts faculty well-being

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The Title IX cheat sheet: What’s changed and what’s changing. Improve campus DEI responses through practice discussions. You guide to manage campus climate flashpoints. Our Roadmap will help campus leaders prepare for flashpoints before they arise, convene a climate risk team, and more. follow these steps.

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Goucher College joins the Consortium on High Achievement and Success

Goucher DEI

“Since its inception 22 years ago, CHAS has worked with its member institutions to improve the everyday campus experiences of their Black and Latinx students by leveraging collaborative learning across all member institutions,” says Juan Hernandez, associate dean of students for diversity, equity, inclusion, and Title IX.