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University of Texas System Board of Regents Suspends DEI Policies, Puts Them Under Scrutiny

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and asked school leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent,” The Texas Tribune reported. But Texas Gov.

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Ohio Bill Requires Higher Ed Faculty to Teach "Both Sides" of Climate Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cirino SB 83 , the Higher Education Enhancement Act, sponsored by State Senator Jerry Cirino aims to label classroom speech on certain topics – including climate change, abortion, immigration, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) – as controversial and regulate the teaching of them accordingly.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was usually the consultant on a lot of cases [and] also the confidant for students in matters where they needed advocacy and representation." She's done amazing work in the area of not only student affairs but also in leading our DEI initiative,” says Jessup, adding that he considers Carter a trusted adviser. “In

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Reconsidering How We Build Programs For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Higher Education

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Building and maintaining a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in higher education is hard. The problem is compounded when resistance to DEI work is treated by advocates of DEI as a spasm of white fragility that should (even must) be disregarded.

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Here’s Why your College’s DEI Efforts are Failing (and 2 Tools for Getting Unstuck)

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Building and maintaining a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in higher education is hard. The problem is compounded when resistance to DEI work is treated as a spasm of white fragility that should (even must) be disregarded. The application of mindful practices when it comes to work in DEI is clear.

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Power Couple Works to Improve Climate for Marginalized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But before long, their expertise, personal experiences, and mutual passion for justice saw them giving speeches and offering consultations to businesses and institutions about the importance of diversity and how to build an inclusive environment. Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders.

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Here’s Why your College’s DEI Efforts are Failing (and 2 Tools for Getting Unstuck)

ACEI

Building and maintaining a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in higher education is hard. The problem is compounded when resistance to DEI work is treated as a spasm of white fragility that should (even must) be disregarded. The application of mindful practices when it comes to work in DEI is clear.

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