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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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NCAA Inclusion Forum Focuses on DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Workshop sessions focused on a number of issues, including Title IX, mental health, cultural competence with international students, ADA compliance at athletic events and the intersection of race and LGBTQ. That social justice message resonated with those at the forum. “I

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Belmont University hires new VP of hope, unity and belonging

Confessions of a Community College Dean

He and his team will be responsible for managing Title IX compliance and sexual misconduct prevention and all nondiscrimination and equity work. He will oversee the office and its staff members, including the director of institutional equity and Title IX coordinator and a new equity compliance specialist.

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Goucher College joins the Consortium on High Achievement and Success

Goucher DEI

“Since its inception 22 years ago, CHAS has worked with its member institutions to improve the everyday campus experiences of their Black and Latinx students by leveraging collaborative learning across all member institutions,” says Juan Hernandez, associate dean of students for diversity, equity, inclusion, and Title IX.

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DEIJ Annual Report for 2022-2023

Goucher DEI

Dear Goucher community, With our fall semester now well underway, I thought I’d provide everyone with a brief update on the progress we’ve made this past year on the diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice goals we spelled out for ourselves in our strategic plan , Cultivating Global Changemakers.

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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title IX Anniversary Title IX, the 37 words that prohibited discrimination based on sex at any education program or activity that receives federal financial assistance, marked its 50th anniversary in June. It demonstrates that progress is slow given the number of qualified candidates.

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Is DeSantis Right or Wrong?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Staff are overwhelmingly left-leaning, often organized in unions that are overt allies of the Democratic Party, and pursue Title IX and DEI initiatives strongly favored by Democrats and vehemently opposed by Republicans. Burnette teaches us, they cannot seek to impose their own views of social justice on to their charges.