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Marqus Dorame Advocates for Student-First Recruitment

MindMax

DECEMBER 17, 2024

– The significance of nurturing student relationships during recruitment to set the tone for their educational journey. The post Marqus Dorame Advocates for Student-First Recruitment appeared first on MindMax.

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An Advocate for Equitable Health - Dr. Sabina Khan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

Khans mission is to empower these women by building life skills, supporting their education, and creating opportunities for better futures for them and their children. Title: Assistant Professor, Womens Health Occupational Therapist, University of St. Never underestimate the power of standing up for underserved populations, she says.

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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2024

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant.

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Advocates ask Education Department to collect new racial, legacy data in college admissions

Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Over 30 groups, politicians and faculty call for new transparency in light of an expected Supreme Court decision that would end race-conscious admissions.

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A legislative solution to student suicide prevention: advocating for opt-out consent in response to student welfare concerns

HEPI

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The loss of a student to suicide is a profound and heartbreaking tragedy, leaving families and loved ones devastated, while exposing critical gaps in the support systems within higher education. A similar approach in higher education could establish a proactive baseline for safeguarding without coercing students into participation.

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Education Department’s final Title IX regulations draw mixed reactions

Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 19, 2024

Advocates for sexual assault survivors praised the rule, though some groups said it will undermine due process and free speech.

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Despite the work of teachers laying the foundation for careers beyond secondary school, The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) says there are not enough well-prepared educators in the pipeline to teach. SREB represents and works with 16 states to improve public education at every level. They want to be able to advance.”

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Caleb Simmons Advocates for Excellence in Online Education

MindMax

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Online education is transforming, and leaders like Caleb Simmons from the University of Arizona are helping to shape its future. As the Executive Director of Online Education, Dr. Simmons oversees the operations and academic programs of Arizona Online , with a focus on innovation and access. Watch the full conversation.

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It’s Time for Higher Education Leadership to Embrace 'Good Trouble’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In higher education, these legislative attacks have led to a decline in Black and Latino student enrollment at selective colleges and universities and have prompted institutions to abandon their commitment to equity. If ever there was a time for good trouble in higher education, that time is now.

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Proposal Calls for Merger of California’s Higher Education Systems

Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This sweeping recommendation, presented in a white paper by Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, and supported by The Civil Rights Project at UCLA, aims to overhaul a fragmented higher education structure established in 1960.

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In defence of international education

HEPI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Professor Elena Rodriguez-Falcon FREng PFHEA is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of international education provider Study Group. I’ve also received awards for my work on education innovation, as an advocate for women in STEM and as a proudly LGBTQ+ leader in education. I’ve travelled a long way.

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Transforming Education in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

HEPI

JANUARY 24, 2025

Generative AI is revolutionising industries, with education at the forefront of this transformation. Given that universities are not only institutions of learning and development but also the cornerstone of a nations competitive advantage, the impact of AI on education attracts significant attention.

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Finland’s new education minister advocates for student exchange

The PIE News

JULY 10, 2024

In a cabinet shuffle, Anders Adlercreutz, of the Swedish People’s Party, was appointed as Finland’s minister of education on July 5 under prime minister and leader of the National Coalition Party, Petteri Orpo. “His commitment to these areas is a promising step forward for Finland’s educational landscape.”

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Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manny Rodriguez laments childhood memories of the discourse surrounding education policies in California, particularly those that negatively affected migrant families like his. Manny is a leader in higher education policy advocacy,” says Brian Rivas, senior director of policy and government relations at The Education Trust — West. “He

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Advocates Promote Equitable Prison Education Programs Post–Pell Restoration

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Advocates Promote Equitable Prison Education Programs Post–Pell Restoration kathryn.palmer… Mon, 02/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Using feedback from incarcerated students is one way to work toward making prison education programs more racially inclusive, according to a new report from the Vera Institute of Justice.

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Education Department to review guidance allowing revenue-share agreements with OPMs

Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

These arrangements have been under fire for years from lawmakers and policy advocates, who say they don’t comply with federal law.

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Vickie Cook Champions Microcredentials and AI as Keys to Higher Ed’s Future

MindMax

JANUARY 27, 2025

In a conversation with MindMax CEO Lee Maxey, Vickie Cook, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Illinois Springfield, shares her insights on navigating budget constraints, leveraging AI in education, and the critical role of microcredentials in addressing current challenges.

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Remembering Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint: A Pioneer for Diversity in Medicine and Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Alvin Francis Poussaint, whose tireless advocacy for diversity in medical education transformed Harvard Medical School and influenced generations of physicians from underrepresented backgrounds, died late last week. The Harlem-born psychiatrist was no stranger to the pages of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Dr. George Q.

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Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

University Business

JANUARY 28, 2025

Coming off one of the most challenging years for the higher education business in recent memory, it would be easy to carry a glass-half-empty outlook into 2025. Here are five key trends shaping higher education this year, offering a roadmap for resilience as only higher education can do.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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Dr. Paola (Lola) Esmieu, Paul Quinn College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2025

Paola (Lola) Esmieu is a strategic leader in higher education, dedicated to institutional growth, access, and equity-driven initiatives. She also served with City Year, an education-focused AmeriCorps program combating the dropout crisis in low-resource schools. A dedicated advocate for underserved communities, she holds an Ed.D.,

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CBCE to Host Virtual Convening for Black Children's Education Amid Funding Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Rema Reynolds Vassar In response to recent funding cuts caused by the shifting political landscape, the Center for Black Children in Education (CBCE) will host its "Call to Action" Virtual Convening on Thursday, March 13, bringing together educators, advocates, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black children.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.

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Improving Hiring Practices in Higher Education to Overcome GEM Staffing Challenges

Liaison International

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Key Takeaways: The pandemic exacerbated staffing challenges in higher education graduate enrollment management, leading to increased demands for flexibility, better pay, and improved work-life balance among staff. As GEM leaders navigate these pressures , finding effective strategies to stabilize and support their teams has become crucial.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend. Imagine if the collective energies in the ubiquitous Thanksgiving food drives shifted in that direction, as students, staff, faculty, and administrators focused on revising campus policies and/or advocating for improved public programs?

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Law Project Advocates for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Insight Into Diversity

JULY 2, 2024

unless they have advocates like the people who run the ICC, who have been through this process themselves and really know how to advocate for families, or in some cases, advocates like us, who have some knowledge of the legal system and [how to] be persuasive,” Frieders says.

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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida's decision to rescind in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students who graduated from Florida high schools.

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The Evolving Landscape of Diversity and Inclusion Management in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

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). The role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in higher education has undergone significant transformation over recent years (El-Amin, 2022b).

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,

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Why Higher Ed Should Advocate for Universal Early Learning Coverage in the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 2, 2024

When Bill de Blasio placed universal Pre-K at the forefront of his New York City mayoral campaign in 2013, he signaled a commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Bright Early childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built.

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Advocating for Student Preparedness with the Implementation of a Pre-Course

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. This parallels the concept of pre-courses, which serve as innovative ingredients and preparatory tools in the educational kitchen.

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From Challenge to Triumph: Empowering Marginalized Students to Become Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

While higher education is a path to opportunity — many underrepresented, minoritized students face systemic barriers that make their graduate-level academic experience feel like an uphill challenge. As educators, our role in supporting marginalized students and helping them navigate the barriers created by the “system” is crucial.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 24, 2024

She earned a Master of Education degree in guidance and counseling and a doctorate in child development (the doctoral program defined child development as continuing until age 21). Also of particular importance toheris helping cultivate a community’s economic stability through education. Each degree continues to be instrumental.

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Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it. It secures its place in federal education policy, making it less susceptible to annual budget fluctuations or shifts in administrative priorities.”

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An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership.

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UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recognized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and for being a champion for educational equity. Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF), presents award to Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

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Sabera Sayeed, TAIB Education Foundation

The PIE News

MARCH 27, 2025

Each day, Im driven by the mission of the TAIB Education Foundation , knowing that my efforts are helping empower Afghan girls through education, offering them opportunities they otherwise might never have. Leading the TAIB Education Foundation; having a significant and long-term impact on the lives of Afghan girls.

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Advocates Blast California Governor Over Veto to Provide Campus Jobs to Undocumented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Public advocates said that they were deeply disappointed by the Governor’s veto, which they say would have provided students equal access to campus job opportunities—regardless of documentation status— at the state public institutions.

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Diversity Advocates Condemn Elimination of DEI Staff and Programs at University of Florida

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2024

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) condemned the University of Florida's elimination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff. They come at the expense of students, who will suffer without programs and people to support their educational journey."

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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in advancing educational opportunities for Latine students across the United States. When advisors receive ongoing training and professional development, they become powerful advocates who help students navigate challenges and persist toward graduation."

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Educators as Co-Conspirators in Decolonizing Education for Black Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Many educators come to the profession because they have a passion and commitment to help students succeed. However, the complexities of education often get in the way of successfully advocating for Black students in a way that is impactful and transformative. Dr. Donna Y. These professionals are proactive.

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‘Study London’ campaign launches second phase

The PIE News

JANUARY 13, 2025

London Higher is the umbrella body of almost 50 universities and higher educational colleges across London, acting as an advocate for the sector in the Greater London region. We are pleased to be able to launch this second phase of the campaign at a time when our universities need it the most, said London Higher CEO Diana Beech.

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'Catastrophic Success' Threatens Army Education Benefits

Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 17, 2024

Catastrophic Success' Threatens Army Education Benefits jessica.blake@… Wed, 04/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Two of the Service's premier education benefits, Credential and Tuition Assistance, are under review. Higher ed advocates are concerned. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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The Other Mothers in Higher Education

ACPA

MARCH 20, 2025

This Black feminist framework seeped into the higher education space with the creation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and expansion of Black student enrollment (Sturdivant, 2024). Additionally, it is important to note that Other Mothers as educational mentors does not mean they have to be women. Unterreiner, A.,

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Marqus Dorame Advocates for Student-First Recruitment

An Advocate for Equitable Health - Dr. Sabina Khan

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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

Advocates ask Education Department to collect new racial, legacy data in college admissions

A legislative solution to student suicide prevention: advocating for opt-out consent in response to student welfare concerns

Education Department’s final Title IX regulations draw mixed reactions

New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Caleb Simmons Advocates for Excellence in Online Education

It’s Time for Higher Education Leadership to Embrace 'Good Trouble’

Proposal Calls for Merger of California’s Higher Education Systems

In defence of international education

Transforming Education in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

Finland’s new education minister advocates for student exchange

Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

Advocates Promote Equitable Prison Education Programs Post–Pell Restoration

Education Department to review guidance allowing revenue-share agreements with OPMs

Vickie Cook Champions Microcredentials and AI as Keys to Higher Ed’s Future

Remembering Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint: A Pioneer for Diversity in Medicine and Education

Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Dr. Paola (Lola) Esmieu, Paul Quinn College

CBCE to Host Virtual Convening for Black Children's Education Amid Funding Challenges

Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Improving Hiring Practices in Higher Education to Overcome GEM Staffing Challenges

Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Law Project Advocates for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

The Evolving Landscape of Diversity and Inclusion Management in Higher Education

Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Why Higher Ed Should Advocate for Universal Early Learning Coverage in the 2024 Election

Advocating for Student Preparedness with the Implementation of a Pre-Course

From Challenge to Triumph: Empowering Marginalized Students to Become Scholars

Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Sabera Sayeed, TAIB Education Foundation

Advocates Blast California Governor Over Veto to Provide Campus Jobs to Undocumented Students

Diversity Advocates Condemn Elimination of DEI Staff and Programs at University of Florida

Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Educators as Co-Conspirators in Decolonizing Education for Black Students

‘Study London’ campaign launches second phase

'Catastrophic Success' Threatens Army Education Benefits

The Other Mothers in Higher Education

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