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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. Despite all the talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the highest echelons in the Academy remain white and male.

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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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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V. It’s an online module that we released earlier this year to all our faculty and staff as required training. It was also incorporated into all our new employee/new faculty orientations. A faculty fellow takes part in the president’s council and meets with Mantella monthly.

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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.” Initially,] there was this universal scoff among folks who are committed to racial and social justice.

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