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5 Strategies to Create Inclusive Learning Environments for International Students

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One of the major challenges international students faces is adapting to a new educational system and culture while striving to integrate seamlessly into their new environment. These experiences highlight the importance of creating environments where international students feel safe, supported, and included.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education institutions have expressed particular concern about maintaining both compliance with federal regulations and their commitments to creating inclusive learning environments. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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LSU Shreveport Seeks to Fire Tenured Environmental Advocate

Inside Higher Ed

LSU Shreveport Seeks to Fire Tenured Environmental Advocate Ryan Quinn Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The university says Brian Salvatore, who’s made accusations against multiple fellow faculty members, has created a “toxic” work environment. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The goal is for educators and students to collaborate in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all. What must also be considered are the messages to and ramifications on Black students who are forced to endure such harmful environments. Knowledge is power. Compassionate pedagogy cannot operate in silence.

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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brett Ranon Nachman, an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Pittsburgh who specializes in research focused on how colleges can create more equitable learning environments for students with autism/disabilities and community college transfers. Community colleges are viable mechanisms for many students, says Nachman.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By providing dedicated funding, we empower institutions to create environments where Black students feel supported, valued, and prepared for successful careers beyond college. We're going to lean into what it looks like to create a better environment for our Black students. Garcia asked.

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LSU Fires Tenured Shreveport Professor, Environmental Advocate

Inside Higher Ed

A tenured professor at Louisiana State University at Shreveport who was accused by his campus chancellor of “creating a toxic and hostile work environment” says he’s been fired. Brian Salvatore provided Inside Higher Ed a letter, dated Friday, from LSU System president William F. Tate IV, saying he was fired effective immediately.

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