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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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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Doing so requires a more welcoming and inclusive approach that integrates services across campus.

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US for Success Coalition sets goals for next administration

The PIE News

It has called on the next US administration to diversify and increase international student enrolment, as well as continuing to modernise government processing and interagency coordination. The post US for Success Coalition sets goals for next administration appeared first on The PIE News.

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The Evolving Landscape of Diversity and Inclusion Management in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). However, many CDOs found themselves isolated within administrative structures, lacking the authority or resources necessary to enact meaningful change (Nicotera et al.,

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Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access

Inside Higher Ed

Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access Katherine Knott Mon, 01/29/2024 - 03:00 AM For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies, creating a system the Education Department says lacks transparency. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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When Inclusion Gets Complicated: What Faculty Need to Know About Service Dogs in Higher Ed

Academe Blog

Administrators and faculty voiced concerns about contamination, distractions, and liability. Joey has launched her own consulting business, advocating for policy reform and helping institutions develop inclusive practices for service dog users. The most powerful lesson we can offer as educators is that inclusion matters.

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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.