Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Faculty and staff at the University of Colorado Boulder walked out and protested for higher wages and other demands Thursday, CPR reported. Non-tenure track faculty, contracted staff, and student workers demanded raises and better working conditions. In 2021, the majority of CU’s faculty is non-tenure-track (66%).

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Her inspiration to take on the presidency of Cal State LA was fueled by its mission of fortifying the workforce of California, serving students who are first-generation, low-income and from underrepresented groups, having stellar faculty and committing to the student experience.

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MARCH 31, 2025

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr. received the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award presented by Diverse at this year's AABHE conference.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Esther Jones Dr. Esther Jones has been named associate dean for faculty development in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty at Brown University. Before her latest post, Jones served in various leadership capacities including as an associate provost in the Office of Faculty Affairs at Clark University.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The cuts include 67 staff positions, 37 full-time faculty positions and 32 adjunct faculty positions. As stewards of this institution, our focus is on its long-term sustainability through shared governance,” said Hadley Evans, Jr., SAU also discontinued several under-enrolled programs. “As

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APRIL 6, 2025

How one approaches resource allocationwhether it involves the funding of positions, projects, or prioritiesoccupies a prominent place in the minds of the faculty, classified staff, students, community, and board members. The effective and prudent management of the budget is one of the most challenging tasks a CEO undertakes.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

California’s community colleges are lacking in full-time faculty, according to a recent report from California’s state auditor. The state-ordered audit looked at hiring and state funds spending practices for full-time faculty at four community college districts: Foothill-De Anza, Kern, Los Rios and San Diego.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

His office collaborates with student government and clubs on campus to reach more students. Also, asking faculty and staff what they need to help them feel informed about how to identify and address student issues. Hostos has brought in trainers to work with faculty, staff and student leaders on mental health first aid.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Johnson wrote to TSU students, faculty and staff. "It As the appointed Board of Trustees for Tennessee State University, our job is to ensure the future strength of the school through thoughtful and decisive governance, said TSU board chair Dakasha Winton. This decision is not made lightly," Dr. Ronald A. Dr. Ronald A.

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APRIL 9, 2025

It brings together presidents, provosts, faculty, funders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address big questions facing HBCUs. DIVERSE : In addition to policymakers, faculty, and administrators, students play a major role in UNITE. At the end of the day, UNITE isn't just a conference; it's a movement.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Offering advice about professional development opportunities, shared governance, and health benefits were but some of the practices presented and discussed by Montgomery College and the Dominican University of California, the two winners of the 2022 Delphi Award, at a webinar onWednesday. That's not necessarily productive for my career.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 24, 2024

Arizona’s Democratic governor on Friday vetoed a bill that would have diminished faculty members’ role in the shared governance of public universities.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Arizona GOP Bill Would Stifle Faculty Power in Governance Ryan Quinn Mon, 03/25/2024 - 03:00 AM The legislation, nearing passage, would bolster the power of presidents and regents while reducing faculty members to merely “consulting” on governing, academic and personnel decisions. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 24, 2023

The University of Michigan’s Faculty Senate has been approved to expand by 2,800 members, MLive reported. UMich’s Board of Regents unanimously approved the expansion Jul. 2,800 more voices will be added to the Senate’s current approximate 4,300. Members voted 1,082 for and 567 against. All of these people can vote,” Braun said.

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APRIL 2, 2023

Faculty members are sometimes questioned about their choice to teach at a community college rather than at other higher education institutions. Community college faculty are usually prepared to respond to these questions, with varying reasons for their career choice.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As the holidays approach, today’s colleges and universities are increasingly marked by overflowing donation bins containing canned goods collected by every student organization and faculty department to stock the campus food pantry. Hopeful signs for a future beyond campus food pantries abound.

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APRIL 22, 2025

The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable to the provider. There was press coverage about the ensuing uncertainty.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

The Jackson State University (JSU) faculty senate voted no confidence in JSU President Thomas Hudson on Jan. McLin said that JSU leaders had repeatedly failed to respect shared governance, transparency, and accountability. 26, the Clarion Ledger reported.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

From there, universities and governments must expand investment in colleges and universities serving Asian American and NHPI students, create welcoming campus environments that ensure Asian American and NHPI students experience a sense of belonging, and increase the recruitment and retention of Asian American and NHPI administrators and faculty to (..)

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JANUARY 26, 2024

David Beasley will join the faculty of its Joseph F. Beasley presided as governor from 1995 to 1999 and is credited with reforming state government and helping revitalize the state’s struggling economy. The University of South Carolina has announced that former South Carolina Gov. Rice School of Law. Former South Carolina Gov.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

Diversifying representation sends a signal to students, faculty, and other stakeholders that leadership is attainable, and education serves as a gateway to socio-economic gains for communities and the citizens they serve. In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2023

Faculty at the tumultuous New College of Florida have voted to censure the school’s board of trustees for “disregarding their fiduciary duties,” according to a letter sent to college leaders May 22, the Tampa Bay Times reported. New College’s faculty union is prepared to defend its members against potential retaliation, union president Dr.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

The HEA and Titles III and V need to be updated to address the changing times and the changing nature of relationships between the government, institutions and students.” “The last time it was amended was in 2008. … Dr. Kayla C. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. …

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MAY 3, 2023

Among the latest efforts are HB 715 in North Carolina, which would remove tenure for future faculty in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system and at public community colleges, and SB 266 in Florida, which would give the state more control over the content of core classes and limit funding for DEI efforts.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Nearly 100 Columbia University faculty members are criticizing the school’s plan to open a new research hub for professors and graduate students in Tel Aviv, Israel, citing the country’s human rights record and political situation, The New York Times reported. Columbia’s faculty seems to be quite divided on the matter.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The statement, " Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Criteria for Faculty Evaluation ", issued by the Association’s Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure , observes that colleges and universities may legitimately—and, according to AAUP recommendations, should—aim to recruit and retain diverse student and faculty bodies and to promote “teaching, research, (..)

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Through his advocacy for Black students in California, he has observed several key barriers that impact their enrollment and success, including Black faculty representation, culturally reflective curriculum, pedagogy and instructional methodology. Garcia asked.

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MARCH 6, 2025

She was also a Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees (2014-2019) and co-chair of the Faculty Governance Task Force (2017-2019).

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APRIL 13, 2025

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

During the ensuing years, HBCUs received what most consider unprecedented levels of funding from the federal government as well as a groundswell of support from donors. Colleges and universities use endowments to support several priorities, such as scholarships, upgraded facilities and faculty hiring.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

The decision came just two weeks after the college announced a tentative agreement with the Faculty and Staff Federation, which represents college employees. Under his leadership, CCP also partnered with the city to create the City College for Municipal Employment last year, aimed at preparing students for careers in local government. "We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Florida’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and so-called “woke” disciplines demonstrate a disregard for academic standards of governance and academic freedom, according to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) report. Ron DeSantis' attacks on higher ed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the role of governing boards, such as the Board of Trustees, is of paramount importance. The Georgia Board of Regents in 2023 ended the practice of providing diversity statements for faculty hiring.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 6, 2025

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.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 8, 2025

April 8, 2025 · Episode 254 Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education 36 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Learn how higher ed leaders can turn faculty survey data into strategy, improve shared governance, and increase retention and leadership trust.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

The 15-page guide, titled An Equal Space for All: A Trustee Guide to Preventing Encampments and Occupations on Campus , calls on college governing boards to enact clear, content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions so that students and faculty understand in advance which activities are acceptable and which are not.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, commonly known as FIRE, surveyed over 6,200 tenured, tenure track and non-tenure track faculty participants from 55 colleges and universities. Students, administrators, governing board members and colleagues have pressured faculty into self-censoring, the survey found.

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