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Combating the Illusion of DEI Collusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After reading the article “Another Education Fight Over DEI Emerges…” on CNN.com, a daunting thought came over me. Some faculty in Texas may not be expected to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge transfer. Some faculty speak to this in their philosophy statements. Moreso, it is regarded as an illegal practice in Texas.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mantella, president of Grand Valley State, issued and completed a 15-point plan for racial equity as a clear statement on providing foundational knowledge around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and emphasizing commitment to the university’s values. It was also incorporated into all our new employee/new faculty orientations.

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Ridgewater announces new DEI director and social justice speaker series open to the public

Ridgewater College

Schwandt is now taking those priorities to a new level as the newly appointed director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Schwandt knows Ridgewater and its communities well, having served as an academic advisor and part-time diversity officer and Multicultural Club advisor for years, as well as recent interim DEI director.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. We also highlight things they’re doing in their own communities and on their campuses to promote social justice.” Invitational to promote social justice and equity. Supreme Court’s NCAA v.

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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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Whittier College President Dr. Linda Oubré Announces Resignation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oubré sought to reaffirm the Whittier’s values of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and had made the “tough decision” to realign resources, she said. “It is our students, many of who, like me, are the first in their families to go to college, that have motivated and sustained me in this work.

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New Report Offers Insight into HBCU ‘Secret Sauce’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One ingredient, the report finds, is HBCUs’ unique mission—not just to confer degrees, but to build individual and community prosperity, with an eye towards social justice. The report also explored how HBCUs manage to do this—to find the recipe of their secret sauce, so to speak. bridge program as an example.