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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monica Parrish Trent, Chief Program and Network Officer at Achieving the Dream, an organization focused on creating student success and equity at community colleges, says that students with disabilities often face administrative hurdles in accessing accommodations, as well as social and sensory barriers in classrooms.

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Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

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Setty, who currently serves as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will bring her extensive experience in legal education and commitment to diversity to the organization. Burke added that "Sudha's accomplishments and skill set as a dean and faculty member fit well with the aspirations of LSAC in its next chapter."

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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. For instance, The center that Chancler directs was once known as The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr.

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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

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Building and sustaining a culture of equity and inclusion, and dismantling systems that oppress and marginalize. Our 2023 Impact Academy fellows are: Andy Saultz , Interim Dean of the College of Education, Pacific University Anne Lamb , Managing Director of Program and Evaluation, St. Abbott , Dean of the James I. McIntyre, Jr.

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

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That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum. The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities.

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UPitt Dean Works to Advance Equity in Policy, Practice

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Dr. Valerie Kinloch Kinloch does the work in her leadership role as the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of University of Pittsburgh’s (UPitt) School of Education, a position she has held since July 2017. While diversity and inclusion are important, Kinloch also focuses on equity and justice. “I Kinloch holds a Ph.D.

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Johanna Bond Appointed Dean of Rutgers Law School

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Johanna Bond will become dean of Rutgers Law School, effective Jul. An accomplished legal scholar and a strong academic administrator, Professor Johanna Bond is uniquely qualified to serve as the dean of Rutgers University Law School,” said Dr. Antonio Tillis, chancellor of Rutgers University-Camden. 3, pending board approval.