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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students organized Black student unions demanding more African American studies courses, Black faculty and staff,” says Canton. At the same time, do not close the door to non-tenure-track academic jobs—consulting, non-profits, government. UF’s African American studies program was started in 1969.

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Hillel Campus Climate Initiative

Goucher DEI

During the 2021-22 academic year, a working group coordinated a series of assessments with Hillel International and its consulting partners. Faculty, staff, and students provided feedback through both surveys and focus groups. Update college policies to explicitly account for protection against antisemitism.

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University holds Holocaust remembrance event despite Jewish protests

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Day without intentionally consulting African American faculty and students,” says a redacted Jan. Josh Shulruff, staff adviser for the university’s Hillel student organization, said he was one. Kurtz-Lendner said his grandfather was killed in one of the Nazi death camps, and his father was traumatized by it.

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Equity and Inclusive Excellence Update

Goucher DEI

Maeba will continue supporting religious and/or spiritual students, interfaith programming, and campus partners who serve as student organization advisors. You do not need to file a formal complaint to receive support from the Office of Title IX – please contact us, and we will do everything we can to support you.

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12 Community Action Project Ideas to Wrap Up the School Year

Experiential Learning Depot

Several of my students organized a holiday pie fundraiser at the time when the Syrian refugee crisis was front and center. They not only learned about the Syrian conflict but also how to organize an effective fundraiser. Our students have participated in the Science March, March for Immigration, and Women's March.

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Advocacy in Assessment: An HBCU Perspective with Britt Spears-Rhymes, M.S.

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

When you think of campus life or student organizations, who is really the one making the difference? I have been able to get a good amount of folks to understand that they needed to consult with us because we were the professionals in that area. Or I see something and it’s clear to me that they really needed help.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

Students can now spend their first year at City Colleges to take post-secondary courses at community college prices while living on the Illinois Tech campus. They can also join student organizations and participate in activities at Illinois Tech. Learn more at changinghighered.com. Thanks for listening. Until next time.