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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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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. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity.

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DEI Blog: Third Time’s a Charm

College for Creative Study

It was in this liminal space that I fostered my passion for social justice that led to me being one of the founding members of Occupy Detroit – the ultimate focus of my senior thesis. For more information on the process for requesting accommodations at CCS, please watch our ADA Presentation – Accommodating Unique Students at CCS.

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ACPA Student Affairs Assessment Institute Recap

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Faculty presented on the following topics: assessment cycle, basic terminology, data ethics, writing learning and program outcomes, basic quantitative and qualitative methods, and report results. This track was ideal for someonne who was new to new to assessment, regardless of thier position. Our day 1 keynote speaker was Dr. becky martinez.

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Cultural awareness is theme of the Ridgewater virtual fall diversity series

Ridgewater College

This social justice series isn’t about minimizing our experiences in this country. Submerge yourself in this virtual presentation with Jessica Gordon, the Education and Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Coordinator from the German American Heritage Museum of Iowa. October 6, 11 am: German American Heritage Day.

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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.” The topics, he added, should be embedded into the curriculum.

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NCORE Conference Tackles Affirmative Action and Mass Incarceration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The well-attended presentation, titled “Racial Justice on Campus in a Post-Affirmative Action World: What Colleges Can (and Must) Do Now,” was delivered by Tim Wise, the activist and writer behind White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son and Dispatches from the Race War.