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In defense of languages (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The great irony of this situation is that USF is a Jesuit institution, a university built on the premise of shepherding the Ignatian tradition of social justice and intellectual inquiry in an evolving world. Yes In-Article Careers: 3 None of these four languages are degree programs (e.g. Disable left side advertisement?:

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Out With the Old, In With the New: Decolonizing the School Counseling Profession to Support Black Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hines According to Singh, Appling, & Trepal (2020): “The Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC; Ratts, Singh, Nassar-McMillan, Butler, & McCullough, 2015) ask counselors to “apply knowledge of multicultural and social justice theories” (p.

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The Black Woman’s Burden: Battling Inertia in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fries-Britt, her mentor, was at first reluctant to step into the role as she was just beginning her transition from administration to faculty. Eventually, they documented their experiences in a 2005 article, "Retaining Each Other: Narratives of Two African American Women in the Academy."

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Belmont University hires new VP of hope, unity and belonging

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” When Belmont administrators were developing the job description for the new position, L. It was with those goals in mind that Belmont administrators, faculty and staff members, and students got together in the first half of 2022 to map out the vision for the institution’s values, mission and goals by 2030.

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Mischaracterizing diversity efforts at the University of South Florida (letter)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Column: Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I write in reference to the February 3, 2022 article entitled, “Shouting Down an Empty Hallway.” Reorganized administrative processes to improve the efficacy of investigations of gender-based violence on our campuses and support for victims of such violence.

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The 'Asbury Revival' comes to a close

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students at Union College in Kentucky reportedly tried to start their own service but had disagreements with administrators over logistics, Fox 56 News reported. As the chapel filled with strangers, administrators set a staggered schedule where some prayer services were reserved for high school and college students.

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Center students in the diversity statement debate (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

If it is an administrative position, be specific about how or where that position is expected to address problems of inequity. It gives job applicants clear guidelines that help them move past trite statements about social justice and political posturing. Yes In-Article Careers: 3 Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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