article thumbnail

The Broader Ramifications of the Attack on DEI at Florida Public Colleges and Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has reached an important juncture in the state of Florida. Florida could have “Ukraine” type ramifications when it comes to the vigorous attempts to dismantle DEI efforts in its public colleges and universities.

DEI 259
article thumbnail

New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Starting in the 2023 – 2024 academic year, students can now enroll in Muhlenberg College’s Graduate Certificate program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). As the U.S.

DEI 318
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Community college leaders must defend DEI (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Our nation’s community colleges were designed for access and equity from their very beginning, and DEI is an important part of who we are as open-access institutions. First, these attempts to limit or chill efforts in DEI challenge our core mission and purpose as community colleges.

DEI 110
article thumbnail

College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Aaron Goodson “It’s really important that we see Black women in this position of leadership as head coaches in our sport,” says Smith, who is co-chair of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “In In my tournament, you’re always going to see four Black females leading their teams.

Title IX 295
article thumbnail

Summit Brings Together Leaders to Discuss How to Strengthen America's HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we work tirelessly to navigate the polarizing currents of the 2024 election year, witnessing the gross erosion of DEI initiatives and the rollback of affirmative action, the pivotal role of these institutions and leaders becomes even more crucial.” Terrell L Strayhorn, director of the Center for the Study of HBCUs at Virginia Union. “As

article thumbnail

National Academies release antiracism, DEI recommendations

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As implied by the title of the 359-page document—“Advancing Antiracism, Diversity and Equity Inclusion [DEI] in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation”—the National Academies aren’t just focusing on numerically increasing minority representation in STEMM.

DEI 94
article thumbnail

2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the same time, scholars are working around the clock to stave off ongoing anti-DEI legislation that has already taken hold in states like Florida and Texas, where many politicians campaigned against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. in government from Harvard. in government from Harvard. She holds a B.A.