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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. We also highlight things they’re doing in their own communities and on their campuses to promote social justice.” Invitational to promote social justice and equity. Basketball Activism and Representation) Invitational.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We found that some of the participants in our research had risen to leadership positions in their institutions, and we followed up with them to understand better how they climbed the academic ladder. Black university leaders had a deep desire to serve as the mentors and role models that many of them never had.

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Changing the Face of Nursing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson, now the senior director of nursing education and professional development for the adult ambulatory clinics at VUMC, will be among the inaugural class of 20 fellows. “It Research has shown that a diverse team of health care providers has been linked to improved care and to financial savings.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The literature is replete with research on the negative outcomes Black males experience from employment to education as well as from health and interactions with law enforcement. As such, there needs to be an investment in asset-based research designed to understand the factors that can help Black boys cope with these perceptions.

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Exploring British Muslim transitions to PGT studies

SRHE

Transitions: British Muslims between UG and PGT studies will be of benefit to HE practitioners, researchers and forward thinking institutions willing to engage in an analysis of the granular experiences of discrete, minoritised communities. Amira Samatar, MA Ed.,

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Goucher College joins the Consortium on High Achievement and Success

Goucher DEI

“Joining the Consortium provides Goucher with the opportunity to connect with peer institutions across the nation as we work towards equity, justice, access, and anti-racism.”. Joining the Consortium on High Achievement and Success furthers that commitment and continues this important, ongoing work.”.

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Planning to Meet Your School’s Student and Operational Needs

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

Broaden advising, career services & professional development. The Office of the Vice Chancellor is charged with “p artnering with community members to make improvements for our students in areas such as advising, professional development, diversity and inclusion, and well-being.” . Serve our graduate students.