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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

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As Dean of the Faculty, she reviewed their recruitment, appointment and promotion; additionally, she oversaw the budget, personnel and graduate programs across multiple academic departments. She also championed diversity and inclusion in faculty and staff hiring and promotion practices. ” Rivera-Mills begin this June.

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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sarah Banet-Weiser, University of Southern California; Dr. Radhika Parameswaran, Indiana University; and Dr. Sue Zaeske, University of Wisconsin-Madison Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Enjoy every stage of your academic career. Shortly after she arrived to Madison, Lopez got involved with Freedom, Inc.,

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states. are white and only 21% are faculty of color.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We

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The Next Frontiers in the Battle Over CRT and DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Spreading misinformation The specter of the 2024 presidential election and the accompanying Republican primary contest will add fuel to the fire, according to Dr. Shaun Harper, founder and executive director of the Race and Equity Center at the University of Southern California (USC) and creator of the National DEI Defense Fund. Dr. Jeremy C.

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