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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

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Last May, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Governors voted to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. At the Dean Raul Reis states flagship, UNC Chapel Hill, cut at least 20 positions and reassigned nearly 30 more, resulting in around $5.4 million in spending cuts.

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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

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Pushing for inclusive design Community college practitioners and higher education experts agree that inclusive design is essential for ensuring equitable access to education. The institution hosts an Inclusion by Design Summit and features workshops and a regular newsletter. Its not innate for everyone, says Trent.

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UPitt Dean Works to Advance Equity in Policy, Practice

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"The work that we do in the world is so important,” said Kinloch, describing her hopes for advancing equitable policies and practices that benefit students, faculty, staff, communities of people in schools, school districts, and universities around the world. “To The individual in that position reports to her. Kinloch holds a Ph.D.

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Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

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Setty, who currently serves as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will bring her extensive experience in legal education and commitment to diversity to the organization. Burke added that "Sudha's accomplishments and skill set as a dean and faculty member fit well with the aspirations of LSAC in its next chapter."

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Dr. Jay Pearson Appointed Inaugural Associate Dean of DEI at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy

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Jay Pearson will become the inaugural associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, effective Jan. Foundation associate professor of public policy. 1, 2023, The Chronicle at Duke reported. Dr. Jay Pearson Pearson is the H.M.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

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Jackson,Dean of the College of Education and Foundation Professor of Education at Michigan State University, praised Moores impact, citing the ripple effect his leadership has created within the American education system. since 2018. Dr. Jerlando F.L. Dr. Eric Tucker,President & CEO of The Study Group, agrees.

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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College

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The Howard University law professor and dean has been named Mount Holyoke College’s first permanent Black female president in the institution’s 186-year history. This is a full-circle moment for me, because Dean Holley was my very first hire as president of Howard in 2014,” said Dr. Wayne A. Danielle Ren Holley is breaking ground.

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