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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., funded by the Alfred P.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For now, Heilig said that he will return to education policy scholarship and research, which he described as a transformative moment in politics, higher education, and society. Under his administration, the university strengthened its academic programs while focusing on equity and student success.

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Echoing Oz, Moody’s Downgrade Highlights a Tempest in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This downgrade is not an isolated incident; instead, it is the culmination of destabilizing factors, including funding cuts and the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which are transforming the environment surrounding U.S. higher education. Dr. Ronald A.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students.

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Education Department Revises Restrictions on Race Initiatives

Insight Into Diversity

Department of Education has modified its previous directives on race in hiring, scholarships, student programs, and other educational policies. Since coming into power, the new administration has focused on enforcing conservative legal principles in education, particularly regarding race and gender policies.

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9 Grad Students Honored with K. Patricia Cross Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This year’s recipients truly embody the commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement that Pat Cross championed throughout her distinguished career,” said AAC&U President Dr. Lynn Pasquerella. “We Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award.

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Brown faculty votes to restrict P&T committee to full profs

Inside Higher Ed

Faculty members who voted against the new rule have cited a variety of concerns, including those about equity and inclusion and whether a committee composed exclusively of senior professors will sufficiently value emerging areas and modes of scholarship. The university referred questions about the new policy to Wong.

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