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Governing Boards Survey Finds Diversity, Qualifications Not Mutually Exclusive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has published a report based on a qualitative survey examining higher education boards’ efforts to expand the diversity of their compositions. Diversifying the Governing Board: An AGB Report found that: 1.)

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International Student's Detention Raises Questions About Visa Policies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Doukan Gnaydn A University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business graduate student is challenging his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through a lawsuit that alleges violations of his rights and a lack of transparency in the government's actions. Doukan Gnaydn, 28, a Turkish citizen who previously attended St.

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Veteran Sues U.S. Government, Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Black Vets

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

government, alleging that it has historically discriminated against Black military veterans, denied them access to housing and education benefits, and rejected service-related disability claims at far higher rates than other veterans, Task & Purpose reported. A Marine Corps veteran is suing the U.S. The suit – filed Nov.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This document, a roadmap for the next conservative presidential administration, frames diversity and inclusion efforts as a coordinated attack on American values, advocating for a radical restructuring of federal education policy that would have devastating consequences for historically underrepresented students.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In graduate school, we began exchanging documents for awards, fellowships, grants, and other opportunities and we realized that while our research was separate, it was also complementary, allowing us to strengthen each others applications. Five years later, the organization currently touts about 800 members.

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Saint Augustine's Plans Lawsuit After Denied Accreditation Appeal

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The appeals committee responded , noting requirements and standards outlined in the "Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement," including governing board characteristics, financial resources, financial documents, financial responsibility, control of finances, and federal and state responsibilities.

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Presidential Evaluations: How University Boards Strengthen Oversight: Structured evaluations strengthen governance, accountability, and institutional success

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This gap in evaluation practices not only weakens institutional governance but also raises concerns about board independence and effectiveness. This article explores the significance of presidential evaluations, best practices for implementing them, and how they contribute to stronger institutional governance.