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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Central to this narrative are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), institutions established to educate and empower African Americans in the face of systemic exclusion. Rosa Parks, and Stokely Carmichael, emerged from HBCUs, using their education and experiences to challenge injustice and advocate for equality.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

When advisors receive ongoing training and professional development, they become powerful advocates who help students navigate challenges and persist toward graduation." These practices allow them to receive ample access to resources and opportunities that support their pursuit of higher education.

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HEPI

JANUARY 24, 2025

Our education system has overly prioritised credit accumulation, often neglecting the ethos of lifelong learning and the importance of continuous self-improvement. Our education system must stop producing “cookie-cutter” graduates who cannot compete with AI.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2024

Newly released research highlights policy reforms and institutional support systems that target student fathers, particularly Black and brown fathers, in higher education. It calls for informed policy changes to better support student fathers and address systemic challenges they face in pursuit of their degrees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 2, 2024

By ensuring that every child has access to high-quality early learning experiences, higher education institutions would be advocating for investing in a pipeline of well-prepared, motivated students who are more likely to succeed in their academic pursuits. Let us commit to building a future in which every child can thrive.

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HEPI

MARCH 8, 2025

Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions. Yewande Akinola, a Nigerian-born engineer, has advanced sustainable water systems while advocating for diversity. Much work remains.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2025

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

That is largely because these justice-impacted students are often invisible to educators, their identities simply erased. Being members of an unprotected class (a term used by Dr. Joe Louis Hernandez ) limits the potential for higher education to transform the lives of people affected by the justice system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

By providing dedicated funding, we empower institutions to create environments where Black students feel supported, valued, and prepared for successful careers beyond college.

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Liaison International

DECEMBER 11, 2024

With attendees representing a wide variety of roles and backgrounds in higher education, the session offered a fresh look at strategic enrollment planning in the face of unprecedented challenges, such as the looming enrollment cliff, COVID-19s impact, and shifting student demographics. Instead, he advocated for AI-informed engagement.

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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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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Throughout its history, higher education in the U.S. In the 1960s, many higher education institutions, especially historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), began recognizing Black History Month with campus observances. This article was published in our January/February 2023 issue.

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Kortext University Leaders' Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Additionally, gender equality in education helps to break down gender stereotypes and biases, creating more inclusive and diverse societies. By promoting gender equality in education, we can empower women and girls to reach their full potential, contribute to their communities, and create a more just and equal world.

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WCET Frontiers

JUNE 18, 2024

In line with that vision, WCET and Every Learner Everywhere present the following article on recognizing Juneteenth and offer ideas on how to integrate this important day into higher education settings. This acknowledgment is crucial for fostering understanding, healing, and progress.

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APRIL 30, 2025

Rather we focus on one of the primary figureheads of student voice within universities the sabbatical officer and consider how they are empowered to represent the voice of their peers to their university. Sabbatical officers are elected by the student body to represent their interests to the wider university community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nevertheless, education remains the great equalizer in our society, and while the road may not always be easy, the investment in higher education pays dividends over a lifetime. Through exceptional work, relationship building, and advocating for ourselves, we can rise through the ranks. to achieve meaningful equity.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

remains a top choice for international students pursuing higher education, with approximately six percent of the student population consisting of international students (Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, 2024). This data underscores their integral role in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This dynamic not only informs how we advocate for students but also shapes how we collaborate with faculty, staff, and other leaders to build systems that uplift every learner. As Black community college presidents, we carry both the hope and the expectation that our leadership will dismantle the very barriers we once faced.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Today, our higher education system needs to bridge the gap between college and the workforce, ensuring that graduates enter the job market with a clear career path and a good understanding of their options and opportunities. We do not have enough academic and career advisors to meet the needs of students.

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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

DECEMBER 18, 2022

During the Empower Learners for the Age of AI (ELAI) conference earlier in December 2022, it became apparent to me personally that not only does Artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to revolutionize the field of education, but that it already is.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Building authentic student connections in higher education isnt just a valuable nice-to-haveits essential for ensuring their success. Ive seen this play out firsthand as an educator and someone who benefited from meaningful support throughout my academic journey.

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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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IHEP

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This season presents opportunities to share gratitude for the Institute for Higher Education Policys hard-working team and engaged partners, celebrate our impact, and set sights on the year ahead. We will continue advocating for robust transparency to inform student choices and evidence-based policymaking.

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WCET Frontiers

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s staggering to consider the number of systems, websites, software packages, and other technologies that students have to navigate simply to be successful students in higher education. These factors have created an environment where students are truly struggling to navigate the quagmire that is technology in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Empowering HBCU students to reshape the political landscape “I don’t want politicians to be relatable, I want them to be reliable. This disconnect underscores the crucial role of educational institutions in providing spaces that enhance political literacy and empower students to advocate effectively for the issues they care about most.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Racial justice advocates are turning out for the Fifth Annual Critical Race Theory Summer School hosted by the African American Policy Forum. The social justice think tank opened its July 28-Aug. 2 summit with a plenary titled “Tip of the Spear: Tennessee on the Frontlines of the War on Woke.” 2, and is available virtually.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

Higher education institutions have the power to be catalysts for socioeconomic mobility and drivers of economic policy that creates opportunities for underserved communities. Colleges and universities can take the lead in advocating for policies that support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Dr. Marcus A.

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HEPI

JUNE 27, 2024

Chan, Head of Professional Development and Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, advocates for mandatory work experiences for academics. It’s also vital to understanding the critical role of higher education institutions in social and environmental impact, measured by the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2024

I had an immediate epiphany: How timely Banks’ book is in these most troubling anti-EDI times (EDI - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) I must not only continue to proactively teach my students the goals of multicultural education, but I must also remind larger audiences. What better place than Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Download it here: [link] In higher education, we often track student success through grades, credit hours, and retention rates. Ann Fredricksen, a dedicated advocate with Disability Resources and Educational Services, kept disability at the center of our equity frameworknot as an afterthought, but as a foundation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2024

7 Hamas terror attack in Israel, Jewish students and educators across the country have faced verbal and physical harassment for simply being Jewish,” said American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch. “We We must empower every student, parent, and administrator to confront the challenges they are facing,” he continued. “As “Since the Oct.

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ACPA

JANUARY 31, 2025

This year, we are honored to present these awards to three exemplary women who continue to move higher education and student affairs forward. What inspires you in the higher education/student affairs space?: How does ACPA and CWI impact and aid in your career in higher education/student affairs?:

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HEPI

MARCH 10, 2024

As to the reasons for this, the argument I advanced in a recent HEPI blog emphasised the costs, or risks, associated with the higher education option for this group. Some feared higher education would be just like school. As a researcher, my first reaction is to advocate for more research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

This extends to education, employment, public services, and beyond. When we advocate for accessibility, we create a world where physical environments are inclusive, technology is user-friendly, and attitudes are free from prejudice. According to higher education scholar, Dr. Terrell L.

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MAY 31, 2024

The Asylum Law Clinic is a huge step in training law students to advocate effectively for marginalized groups," said Andrea Ramos, director of Southwestern’s Immigration Law Clinic. Our curriculum emphasizes both the knowledge and compassion needed for impactful legal representation and advocacy."

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