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About 370 more free college programs have erupted nationwide in 8 years

University Business

Additionally, colleges can collaborate with community organizations to create social and economic networks that expose students to mentorship opportunities, scholarships, internships and mental health services. Students with disabilities: Standardizing how colleges identify disabilities to increase students’ access to services.

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

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Diversity awareness, multicultural relationship building and student support have been passions and priorities for Ridgewater College’s Jehana Schwandt for nearly nine years. She’ll also advise international students and manage services for military and veteran students. Unity, Service, Justice,” with Dr. Artika Tyner.

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Oklahoma is the latest state to wage war on DEI

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Garrett went to lengths in a response letter to explain to Walters that DEI programs also support military veterans, disabled people, single mothers, and students aging out of foster care. “As Last week, Allison D. Compared to the state budget, that’s.29% 29% of total funding and.11% 11% of state expenditure, respectively.

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