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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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An academic administrator on teaching career-ready skills in class

Confessions of a Community College Dean

And particularly with Native American students, we placed one with our American Indian Student Services Office. They’re there 10 to 15 hours a week for students to be able to consult with and get some clinical coaching. If you look at our DEI plan on campus, it’s really granular in those ways.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

However, he acknowledged that this solution has its own set of problems, emphasizing the need for university boards to play a more supportive role, balancing their oversight functions with consulting and assisting the president in managing the institution’s operations. One is oversight and one is consulting.