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Report: Florida's Attacks on DEI Risk Harming Higher Ed and Democracy

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Florida’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and so-called “woke” disciplines demonstrate a disregard for academic standards of governance and academic freedom, according to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) report. Ron DeSantis' attacks on higher ed.

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Pride in the Halls

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The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. It was sponsored by five academic departments and funded by the LGBTQ alumni group GALA, a separate nonprofit entity formed by LGBTQ alumni. About 45.5%

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

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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. It was also incorporated into all our new employee/new faculty orientations.

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Report: Black Female Student-Athletes Face Lack of Diverse Support

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Additionally, some are located in states where governors or legislators have banned or severely restricted diversity, equity , and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. He added that the players deserve more Black faculty, more culturally responsive classrooms, and more Black head coaches and athletic administrators. It’s not fine. It’s absurd.

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First VMI Chief Diversity Officer Announces Resignation

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The highest-ranking Black woman at VMI faced backlash and criticism from some alumni and cadets as early as her 2021 hiring. So are we searching for the best or just filling quotas,” Charles Gardner wrote on a hiring announcement post for Love in a Facebook group for VMI alumni, parents, and cadets. Total crap. General Cedric T.

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Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles Appointed Head of NC State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development.

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Joy Gaston Gayles Gayles is currently an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education and senior adviser for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the College of Education. Her scholarly work involves matters of DEI, justice, women and people of color in STEM, and intercollegiate athletics.

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Dr. Ellen Granberg Named First Woman President of the George Washington University

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But what really draws me to GW is the incredible community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg holds a B.A.

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