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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.

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Zamani-Gallaher Appointed Dean of School of Education

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Zamani-Gallaher has been named the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. “I There, she also worked as associate head of the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership, and as associate dean of the Graduate College. Dr. Eboni M.

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Webinar: Students Want Mental Health Reform

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A recent study by Active Minds and Timely Care, titled "Mind Over Matter," highlights the growing awareness among college students of mental health needs on campus and their desire for policies that prioritize mental health. While 72.3% of students believe their college acknowledges the impact of mental health on campus, only 60.9%

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Berg Appointed UC Davis School of Law Dean

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Jessica Berg has been appointed dean of the University of California Davis School of Law. Berg, who served as co-dean of the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University, will start in her new role Sept.

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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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Former Dean Sues College, Claims Discrimination

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Barringer-Brown served as dean of the department of humanities, social sciences, and business at Southside Virginia. The complaint also alleges that officials falsified an employee evaluation last summer in order to push Barringer-Brown out, which it argues is in violation of the state community college system faculty evaluation policy.

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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."