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New Tool to Measure DEI Efforts Introduced

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For institutions looking to measure their DEI efforts, the tool of choice has typically been campus climate assessments, surveys of groups like faculty or students that provide an aggregate picture of the impact of a college’s endeavors. The instrument also revealed that some basic DEI practices were less common.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Jehana Schwandt: Welcome Back

Ridgewater College

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) serves as a resource for employees, students, and community members. In the Office of DEI we believe in recognizing, honoring, and celebrating our differences. Write for our Ridgewater DEI Blog. Ways to get involved: Register to attend a social justice speaker event.

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Student success leaders discuss new tips on student interventions, campus involvement

University Business

DVC also convenes student success focus groups to hear what they need directly, which helps redirect internal support and resources accordingly. Hernandez and Stone said they are both taking steps to increase participation and attendance by encouraging collaboration between administrators and students on school events.

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An academic administrator on teaching career-ready skills in class

Confessions of a Community College Dean

And particularly with Native American students, we placed one with our American Indian Student Services Office. They’re there 10 to 15 hours a week for students to be able to consult with and get some clinical coaching. If you look at our DEI plan on campus, it’s really granular in those ways.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,

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EAB’s Navigate Platform Now Supports Student Recruitment and Retention

EAB

“Hundreds of students apply to our school each year but never enroll, representing missed opportunities to boost attendance and help more students access higher education,” said Dr. Sandra Davis, Vice President of Student Services at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.