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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014). Providing professional development to prepare potential board candidates is everyones responsibility. Gender and racial gaps among community college trustees continue to be a reality. in press, p.

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Advancing Social Justice Through Scholarly Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has been bringing together crucial voices and perspectives to positively impact Black life in American society. In 2021, TMCF launched the CSJ to advance social justice for Black Americans. For the past several years, the Dr. N. Williams, president and CEO of TMCF.

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What to do in a gap year: Ideas for college students and their families on how to navigate a year off from college

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

Intro to web development. Professional communications. Social justice. Students can embark on a service journey through a government agency that is a safe alternative to the Peace Corp. Corps membership allows young adults to get personal and professional development experience in a team.

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Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on Higher Education

Teaching Matters Academic Support

The promise of personal and professional development, developing knowledge of a subject you love, and the prospect of a career in your chosen field have all been strong magnets for students. .” – From a recent report by the Russell Group Students’ Unions. Aug 23, 2024

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. We also highlight things they’re doing in their own communities and on their campuses to promote social justice.” Invitational to promote social justice and equity. Basketball Activism and Representation) Invitational.

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HBCUs: Beacons of Opportunity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout their history, HBCUs have been engines of economic empowerment and transformative in playing an outsized role in society by fostering personal and professional growth, promoting social justice, and empowering individuals to become game changers in the world.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When the senior team identifies issues, and also when we’re seeing them within our student government or president’s council, the council is intentional about what we call a slot analysis. Partnerships with external organizations and local governments have strengthened over the past two years. What are we seeing?

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