Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hodge UFF is an AFT affiliate represented by Selendy Gay, who filed the suit in the Northern District of Florida against members of the boards of trustees of Florida State University and the University of Florida and the statewide board of trustees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine, too, are expected to receive $175 million each, while Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science is expected to receive $75 million. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2023

Brown University President Dr. Christina H. Dr. Christina Hull Paxson The award – sponsored by the TIAA Institute, administered by the American Council on Education (ACE) – commends current college or university presidents or chancellors for outstanding institutional leadership and broad impact on higher education and society. "The

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2024

Wells Symposium will feature remarks by Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik and notable voices from national media. Columbia Journalism School plans to honor the life and legacy of the trailblazing Black investigative journalist and activist, Ida B. Wells, in a day-long symposium March 25. The inaugural Ida B.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The list includes academics from various disciplines, advocates, activists, journalists, consultants, and whistleblowers. We are willing to challenge the higher education establishment , including trustees , donors , and university presidents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2024

With their highly visible public platforms and extensive professional networks, university presidents are uniquely positioned to go beyond tactical responses and drive holistic cultural change. Meaningful change on college campuses requires that university presidents and chancellors lead the charge.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

The State University System of Florida Board of Governors decision to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from the University of Florida is the latest example. The Georgia Board of Regents in 2023 ended the practice of providing diversity statements for faculty hiring.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2024

As an educator and university president, I have seen firsthand the ADA’s transformative impact on our higher education systems — and how far we still must go before higher education is truly accessible and inclusive of learners from all backgrounds.

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University Business

MAY 15, 2024

University President Dr. Daniel Wubah hands a graduation certificate to Millersville’s Integrated Studies student Curtis Ostrowski. As a grandfather to an autistic grandson, I understand the importance of advocating for equal opportunities. Inclusive education is also deeply personal for me.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 4, 2023

A positive trend she highlighted is that many university presidents maintained their commitment to international education during and after the pandemic, noting the increase in membership of the Presidents’ Alliance specifically. If you are not at the table, you’re on the menu,” she cautioned.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) faculty were informed that the university would lose over $100 million in federal funding, prompting a hiring freeze for non-faculty positions. Washington State University is also reviewing its budget and preparing for potential cuts, including hiring and travel freezes.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As well as being accused of mismanaging finances, the resolution claimed that Gee has refused to accept responsibility for the university’s current financial situation, further highlighting “poor planning” and “faulty decision making.” ” The West Virginia University Assembly meeting has started.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. I really call for university presidents and leaders to respond to this moment."

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University Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A 2021 survey found that 84 percent of university presidents believe that issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion should be addressed. To learn more about advocating for equity in education, including perspectives from experts in the space, download our ebook.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. It’s about showing genuine care and respect for others, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs. As Dr. Johnnetta B.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 11, 2024

This sentiment led to calls for accountability, including the resignation of university presidents over their handling of antisemitism allegations. They advocated for addressing any shortcomings on a case-by-case basis rather than dismantling DEI structures entirely.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 12, 2023

The clergy group, which includes Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and Methodist leaders based in Nevada, asked Augustana University president Stephanie Herseth Sandlin to meet with affected students, formally apologize and return the original room to its former purpose.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 16, 2017

And this value proposition should be, unabashedly, about real civic, social and moral values — a concept that (the late Notre Dame University president Father Ted) Hesburgh warned was on the wane in his time, whose weakness has led to our marginalization in the national conversation about the kind of society America wants to be.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In an email to Inside Higher Ed , Buffalo State University president Katherine Conway-Turner, whose institution is also facing a $16 million deficit, applauded Hochul’s proposal while highlighting her campus’s ongoing fiscal struggles. billion in new funding for the system over the next five years.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Federally, we advocate for doubling the Pell Grant to restore its purchasing power to its original intent.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 1, 2024

Working at ED gave me insight about how policy's actually made, and one thing I keep seeing is that higher ed doesn't advocate for itself the same way that other sectors do. I was able to advocate for workforce development and workforce programming, and we ended up spending half of the discretionary dollars on workforce programming.

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EAB

AUGUST 1, 2023

At the same time, one hundred percent of surveyed university presidents and provosts identified graduate and adult learner enrollment as a strong or moderate priority. For instance, we found that 42% of surveyed graduate leaders faced increased enrollment goals in 2022, yet only 39% are on track to meet those goals.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 27, 2023

Michael Klein, former executive director of the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities, a nonprofit that advocates for the state’s public institutions, said the most significant part of the package of legislation is its training requirement for board members—something many states have considered over the past decade.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The presidential turnover crisis in higher education has seen university presidents’ tenures steadily diminishing for nearly two decades, now falling significantly short of the recommended ten-year benchmark. A case in point is West Virginia University, which recently contended with a staggering $70 million deficit.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 27, 2023

And, obviously, I’m a huge advocate. As an advocate of work experience in general, I’m very much in favor of all as an option. But the local, in-person experiences are generally focused on the local areas where the students live or where the universities are located, etc. So it’s something we advocate for.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

I’ve devoted the past decade and a half to researching and advocating for evidence-based policies and interventions that show the greatest promise for increasing access to educational and economic opportunities in the United States. What are three takeaways that university presidents and boards need to do? I appreciate it.

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eLiterate

OCTOBER 2, 2022

This isn’t your typical president-of-a-large-university-writes-a-book-about-the-future-of-education book. If you want to read that Paul LeBlanc book, read Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education , which (unsurprisingly) advocates for Competency-Based Education (CBE). But read Broken first.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 9, 2024

But now we hear from provosts, presidents, and chancellors saying, ‘This is a really smart model that has a lot of leverage, especially for schools that don't have the kind of endowment of UChicago.’" For nonprofits, the fear of running out of money can limit the innovation that ultimately happens.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Co-Host: Bridget Burns , Executive Director, University Innovation Alliance Dr. Bridget Burns is the founding Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA). She advocates for institutional equity by shedding light on understudied populations in postsecondary institutions.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 14, 2023

But when you’re a sponsor, you advocate for them behind closed doors. As we wrap up, what are three takeaways for university presidents and boards? I hope every university leader thinks about what’s best for their students. Introduce them to those who can advocate for them when they’re not in the room.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There is no one definitive way to determine when presidents of higher ed institutions should speak out, though there are good general guidelines to follow, according to four university presidents during a panel discussion hosted by think tank Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC). But I do think it helps.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It also developed a successful faculty fellows program in Kentucky to build faculty advocates for connecting to workforce needs. Previously, Wolff served as president of the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) from 1996-2013.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

“JoAnne Epps was a powerful force and constant ambassador for Temple University for nearly four decades,” Pennsylvania Gov. The post Acting Temple University President, DEI & Civil Rights Advocate Dies Suddenly appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity. Josh Shapiro (D) wrote in a social media post.

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The PIE News

JUNE 30, 2023

Association of American Universities president Barbara R. “This decision should be a call to action for those who are committed to inclusive student success to double down in efforts to expand access to and support in global education,” he said.

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University Business

MAY 23, 2024

Kevin Kiley (R-California) believes the agreement “institutionalized” antisemitism and “rewarded” violent protests by pro-Palestinian advocates. The president interrupted Kiley mid-remark to deny the congressman’s assumption the university agreed to any of their demands. California Rep.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Broadly, organizations representing nonprofit colleges and universities urged the department to rethink its plans, while for-profit colleges advocated for metrics that would cover all sectors of higher education. The department wants to release the first iteration of the list this year.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

” While many colleges and universities have long-established policies in place to determine how they name facilities, scholarships, programs and more, denaming policies are rarer, often springing up only after advocates start pushing for a building’s name to be changed. Student Reaction.

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