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Georgetown University Honors Xavier University of Louisiana's Centennial and Black Catholic Studies Legacy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It also showcased an exhibition co-created by the Georgetown University Library, highlighting the impact of the IBCSa graduate program dedicated to fostering Black Catholic theology, ministry, and leadership. Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, director of IBCS, acknowledged the deep collaboration between Xavier and Georgetown.

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Black Men’s Mental Health Addressed During Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College hosted its first Spring Symposium addressing health issues for African American men. Taken place at the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff’s Library, the “Changing the Paradigm” symposium began its two-day conference with a discussion on mental health. Dr. Walter M.

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Young Black Men Project, Fitting in for Black Men, Boys Showcased at BMRI’s Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two sessions continued on Thursday during the second and final day of the Black Men Research Institute’s (BMRI) Spring Symposium. The convening continued its conversation on the mental health of African American men at the Woodruff Library in the heart of the Atlanta University Center. Kimbrough, Interim Executive Director of BMRI.

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Recognizing Great Work in Assessment: 2nd Annual SAAL Awards!

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Equity-Minded Assessment Award Team or individual award for living out the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice and ensuring they are a meaningful part of assessment work. In Spring 2024, the Basic Needs Program partnered with UO Libraries to address the issue of textbook affordability.

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Student Worker Organizing Efforts See Drastic Uptick

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Researchers found that the total number of student worker bargaining units has now risen to approximately 85 units, with many of them from 2022 and 2023 – 30 units in total over the two years. candidate in sociology wrote in an email to Diverse. candidate in sociology wrote in an email to Diverse.

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Ten campus living-learning communities to model

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Some are more ideological, touching on interfaith, sustainability, conflict resolution, leadership or social justice. WIMSE participants can also join the WIMSE Society, which offers the Research Experience Program and other service and research opportunities.

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Engaging students in learning outside the university

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

An opportunity for students to gain developmental, transferable skills by learning outside the library and the lecture theatre from the start. The main thrust of the MA programme, with its interest in social justice, was a perfect environment to develop these aims and to contribute to University priorities. Sep 27, 2018