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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V. Mantella, president of Grand Valley State, issued and completed a 15-point plan for racial equity as a clear statement on providing foundational knowledge around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and emphasizing commitment to the university’s values.

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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.” Part of the demands that intensified in 2020 was the call to make athletic departments more diverse.

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Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance – Fall 2022 Updates

Goucher DEI

In the fall of 2020, Goucher College became a founding member of the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance (LACRELA), a partnership of 72 colleges nationwide. Goucher has committed to participating in a three-year-long initiative with LACRELA, and Goucher students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to take part.

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AAUP: How wealth is being weaponized to manufacture backlash

University Business

The nonprofit membership organization with over 500 local campus chapters and 39 state organizations believes that much of the uproar against higher education since 2020 derives from a small and coordinated effort by wealthy Republican- and Libertarian-backed megadonors.

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The Next Frontiers in the Battle Over CRT and DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We’re going to have a generation of students who have gaps in their understanding of racial experiences and will have more difficulty address[ing] the most pressing racial and social justice issues of our time.” Dr. Jeremy C. The measure nearly passed; it was added to the state budget but was eventually stripped out. “For

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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And since then, most faculty members and students have been thriving with either a hybrid model or in-person classes. Edgar, a DEI and EEO consultant, trainer, and facilitator. “As We attempted to do something for Black faculty and administrators and so Black Issues was started. Biden Administration U.S.

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