Dr. Al Solano

MAY 28, 2023

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn why the equity work is everyone's work at the institution. In this episode, I interview Dr. Tia McNair, Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). (Scroll down to access the transcript.) We cover the following key topics: 4:37:50: Analyzing data to inform high impact practices. 9:41:25: Strengthening existing practices. 15:09:25: Institutional barriers to change.

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Roompact

MAY 28, 2023

Having a “vendor fair” is a feature of the the ACUHO-I annual conference and at the various regional conferences (NEACUHO, AIMHO, UMR-ACUHO, SEAHO, WACUHO, MACUHO, GLACUHO, SWACUHO, and NWACUHO). If you’re a first time attendee to these conferences, you may not be sure how to approach these fairs and how to interact with vendors. Don’t.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 28, 2023

As the stalemate continues, union infighting has added a new dimension while universities are threatening to dock pay When Jo Grady , general secretary of the University and College Union (UCU), stood at the podium of its annual congress yesterday, she said she had “never been so proud to be part of this union as I have in recent weeks, watching you all stand firm in the face of vindictive, bullying behaviour from employers.

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Ray Schroeder

MAY 28, 2023

A majority of U.S. workers say focusing on DEI at work is a good thing, but relatively small shares place great importance on diversity in their own workplace. Most workers have some experience with DEI measures at their workplace. About six-in-ten (61%) say their company or organization has policies that ensure fairness in hiring, pay or promotions, and 52% say they have trainings or meetings on DEI at work.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 28, 2023

Our universities desperately need their money, yet it almost seems the government is trying to put them off coming Given how much the subject of immigration dominates British political life, it is remarkable how little people know about what it actually takes to come to this country. Immigrants are spoken of as if they simply purchase a ticket and stroll in, against the wishes and efforts of the government.

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Ray Schroeder

MAY 28, 2023

Texas community college advocates are cheering after the Senate unanimously approved a House bill Friday to fund the state’s community colleges based on how many of their students graduate with a degree or certificate or transfer to a four-year university. Currently, schools are largely funded based on the number of hours students spend in a classroom.

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