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Black Male Achievers Program Won't Change Name Under Florida's Anti-DEI Law

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida's higher education law bans the state's public colleges and universities from spending federal and state money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or campus activities that advocate for DEI, with certain exceptions. Tallahassee Community College.

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DeSantis Administration Requires Florida State Colleges and Universities to Report Spending on DEI and CRT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

28 memo , Chris Spencer, director of the office of policy and budget in the DeSantis administration, asked the Department of Education and the state university system to disclose staff, programs, and campus activities related to such topics. Ron DeSantis In a Dec. The deadline is Jan.

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Richard Bland College Seeks Independence from The College of William & Mary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The transition itself would be seamless, and daily campus activities would continue as normal with no interruption in educational or student-support service, Sydow said. Since then, the process has been vetted to the point where all that is needed now is legislative signoff, she said.

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Students Sue Yale, Alleges Systemic Discrimination Against Students with Mental Health Disabilities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Then, students who withdraw are barred from visiting campus and campus activities without prior permission, including in-person summer classes open to non-students. Withdrawing students are also required to move out of campus housing in 48 hours.

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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

You have to believe the process in terms of doing well in your classes, getting involved in campus activities and getting competitive internships.” “We have all the data that shows you can still go to med school,” he says. As of 2021, 20 universities offer doctoral programs in African American studies.

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Five ways to boost your advancement team’s morale during the holiday season

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Go to a campus event together Take a break from the office by attending an event on campus as a team. Whether it's a holiday concert, a sports game, or a festive gathering, participating in campus activities as a group can be a refreshing change of pace and boost team spirit.

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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students who move on campus because of the fund are more involved in campus activities, utilize more campus facilities like the library and more often take on leadership roles in student organizations. The impact: The housing fund has directly contributed to student retention, persistence and stress reduction, Alba says.