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Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Belonging is the deeper, more profound layer of DEI. According to higher education scholar, Dr. Terrell L. Making accessibility and belonging integral to DEI requires collective action. Dr. Antonio L.

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Report: Attempts at Educational Gag Orders Continue to Proliferate in 2023

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Of those 110, 39 would restrict how educators teach and discuss sexual orientation and gender identity – most of them are modeled after Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law.

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AAUP on Florida College System: “We are appalled”

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“The AAUP is appalled at the blatant violation of academic freedom and shared governance that the presidents of the Florida College System (FCS) have pledged to commit,” wrote the AAUP in a recent statement. The AAUP is exploring options to defend what they view as a threat to academic freedom and shared governance.

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Researchers Present Recommendations for Reversing Minority Male Enrollment Declines at Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They also recommended coordinating efforts around student needs, such as food and housing, and suggested establishing industry partnerships with career and technical education programs. Other ideas focused on teachers. Harris said that strategies for making change in states with unfriendly climates was a priority for future work.

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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Edgar, a DEI and EEO consultant, trainer, and facilitator. “As In July, Tribal Colleges and Universities, which was established in 1968, affirmed its mission to sustain and educate on issues of tribal sovereignty, the ability of each tribal nation to govern and represent itself.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 has been a year notable for its ups and downs on the higher education landscape with the elimination of affirmative action and the implosion of President Joe Biden’s student relief program. in government from Harvard. in government from Harvard. She holds a B.A. She holds a B.A.