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UM Ends Required Diversity Statements, Keeps DEI Funding

Insight Into Diversity

The University of Michigan Board of Regents avoided a vote to defund its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) program during its final meeting of the year, despite mounting scrutiny and campus protests. Since 2016, the university has reportedly allocated $250 million to DEI initiatives, drawing both praise and criticism.

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Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking?

University Business

A “growing gap” has emerged between university qualifications and proof of proficiency in general 21st-century skills, according to an international report from 2016 to 2021 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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Stanford President Addresses Charges in Letter to Faculty

Inside Higher Ed

In a letter to faculty , Stanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne on Monday addressed the allegations that surfaced last week regarding research misconduct in scientific papers he co-authored. Ad keywords: administrators executive Editorial Tags: Presidents Research Is this diversity newsletter?

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President moves: Leaders cross state lines for new opportunities; 1 steps down

University Business

More from UB: Why reengaging stopped-out students provides a well of opportunity for enrollment Hired (Source: Wayne State University) Steve Elliott – Black Hills State University (S.D.) As dynamic as Elliott’s background and education are, his 20 years at Wayne State University (Mich.) He begins his position on Dec.

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New York pledges more higher ed funds, but deficits run deep

Inside Higher Ed

In an email to Inside Higher Ed , Buffalo State University president Katherine Conway-Turner, whose institution is also facing a $16 million deficit, applauded Hochul’s proposal while highlighting her campus’s ongoing fiscal struggles.

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Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities

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Blogs Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities In our new survey , 100% of university presidents and provosts identified graduate and adult learner enrollment as a priority. Between 2007 and 2016, a study found a 43% increase in in adults with newly diagnosed ADHD.

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Is a merger a closure by another name? (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Montclair State is a large public institution that has been focused on building its research activities , moving from R-3 to R-2 status in the Carnegie classifications between 2016 and 2019, and serving students whose median family income is over $92,000.

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