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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite her vice president title, her role had morphed into a mix of event planning and student affairs tasks, far removed from the strategic DEI leadership she had envisioned. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr. Weeks later, another colleague shared her exhaustion and frustration.

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College Possible coaches gain transferable leadership skills with ServeMinnesota

College Forward

Joining ICC is a great leadership opportunity for AmeriCorps members; it provides experience in event planning, research and implementation practices, and networking opportunities with fellow Minnesota AmeriCorps service members. In addition to being a general council member, members can apply for the ICC Facilitator Team.

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Here are 2 new campus safety measures colleges are buying into

University Business

The technology holds enormous untapped potential for also helping colleges and universities recognize and mitigate future risks, informing event planning and infrastructure investments with unbiased, accurate and quantifiable data, said Liam Galin, CEO of BriefCam, according to EdTech.

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College Possible Minnesota now recruiting student Community Leaders

College Forward

As a community leader, you will: Interact with College Possible staff, building your professional network and gaining insights into various roles within the organization Build leadership skills by learning about event planning, effective motivation techniques, and enhancing your public speaking skills Contribute to College Possible program development (..)

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Leveraging data from educational events to optimize student experiences

University Business

Events offer the perfect opportunity to collect this data. To maximize the effectiveness of data collection during event planning and execution, colleges and universities must implement technology. Mobile event apps enable attendees to “choose their own adventures” by deciding which sessions to attend.

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University holds Holocaust remembrance event despite Jewish protests

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” “The committee was formed through the recommendations of college deans as this was an academic event hosted by Academic Affairs,” the university said. “This is protocol for events planned and committees developed within Academic Affairs.

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12 Great Ways to Use the Community as a Resource in Project-Based Learning

Experiential Learning Depot

​For example, they could create a marketing campaign or event plan to help a business struggling with reduced foot traffic due to road construction. ​ ​ ​Have students solve a real-world problem for a local business, organization, or individual through project-based learning.