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The Anti-DEI Backlash: Crisis Facing Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

leaving chief diversity officers (CDOs) in higher education feeling embattled and uncertain about their futures. My colleagues in the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education increasingly share stories of shuttered diversity offices, reassignments, and career upheavals. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr.

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College Possible coaches gain transferable leadership skills with ServeMinnesota

College Forward

Started in 2007 by ServeMinnesota, the InterCorps Council of Minnesota (ICC) aims to promote engagement, communication, collaboration, and education to empower AmeriCorps members in Minnesota. In addition to being a general council member, members can apply for the ICC Facilitator Team.

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Leveraging data from educational events to optimize student experiences

University Business

A recent survey found a widespread deficiency of resources for educational institutions , including a lack of fundamental information on enrollment data. Without this data, many colleges and universities lack insight into what institutional events their current and prospective students want. One often overlooked strategy?

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Launching the Computer Science Education Group: Fostering Collaboration and Advancement

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Photo credit: Unsplash CC0 In this extra post, the authors share details about the new Computer Science Education Group; an innovative initiative that aims to bring together staff and students of varied backgrounds involved in Computer Science Education. What Sets Us Apart? You can find more about us on our website: [link].

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University holds Holocaust remembrance event despite Jewish protests

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“The purpose of the event was to create an opportunity for the university’s campus community to learn about the lived experiences of others in a solemn manner through education,” the university wrote in emailed responses to questions.

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Colleges deploy new strategies to revive English programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

At other colleges and universities, fewer students may be seeking bachelor’s degrees in the subject, but every English class remains full—perhaps with those fulfilling general education requirements or pursuing an English or writing minor. Instead, students seem more willing to study what they’re passionate about.

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From the student intern's desk: Reflecting on the Learning and Teaching conference

Teaching Matters Student Employment

These details might go unnoticed by most people, but are as important as the major tasks like planning the talks and workshops for the conference. I am extremely grateful that I was able to discuss my understanding of learning and teaching with these people who are passionate about education.

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