University Business

AUGUST 17, 2023

First-generation college students often grapple with daunting financial hurdles that set them apart from their peers who hail from families with a tradition of higher education and corresponding wealth accumulation. Higher education institutions must do more to ensure the success of all of their diverse student population.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

A nationally recognized expert on African American males, Moore has had a distinguished career in higher education as a researcher and a champion for diversityboth in his work at the National Science Foundation and at OSU. Benjamin Elijah Maysthe former president of Morehouse Collegeas a model for excellence.

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MARCH 27, 2025

These practices allow them to receive ample access to resources and opportunities that support their pursuit of higher education. By implementing these recommendations, HSIs can further empower academic advisors to create meaningful, culturally congruent experiences that promote student retention, graduation, and holistic success.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Lewis emphasizes that it’s crucial to acknowledge and harness this motivation to empower student-parents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Delta’s Guiding Pillars: Equity and Completion Led by Gavin, the Delta faculty and staff are focused on two key pillars: equity and completion. She does this by empowering staff to be welcoming and ready to support. “I We serve a very diverse area.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

All the while, Curry has kept his focus on expanding equity for his students, with his sights specifically on food and housing insecurity, an issue that impacts many of his students. He’s why Americans should have hope for higher education and advocate for more investments in leaders who walk their talk.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to higher education scholar, Dr. Terrell L. This equal access fosters a sense of belonging, as the employee is empowered to contribute their skills and ideas without feeling marginalized or excluded.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

I intentionally mentor others, helping them navigate the challenges of higher education leadership and empowering them to take ownership of their journeys. These experiences have given me a unique lens through which I approach leadership, prioritizing equity, access, and the holistic well-being of our students.

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HEPI

MARCH 8, 2025

Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions. True equity and inclusion require representation at the highest levels, where policies and practices are shaped. Much work remains.

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MindMax

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This blog post was written based on a conversation between Lee Maxey and Paul LeBlanc , author of Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education. This small but significant change reflects a larger commitment to making education more accessible and removing obstacles that can stand in the way of success.

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Liaison International

JULY 11, 2024

Key Takeaways Higher education institutions are seeing an increase in nontraditional students, including adults returning to education, individuals balancing full-time work with studies, and those with family responsibilities. The composition of student bodies within higher education institutions is shifting significantly.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend. Martin argues for change in food pantries writ large, moving beyond a focus on food distribution with new models that center empathy, equity, and systems reform. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Dr. Alfred McQuarters An Examination: Persisting Equity Gaps While student access to transfer-level Math and English courses has increased, the completion equity gaps that persist among Black and Latinx students warrant deeper scrutiny. This leadership requires courage, creativity, and an unapologetic commitment to equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” Santiago and Sarita E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The 2024 election results have only amplified these tensions, with politicians continuing to wield the word “radical” to justify cuts to essential diversity and equity initiatives. The American higher educational experiment should be a haven of free thought, a place where even the most uncomfortable truths could be explored.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

To truly achieve equity, we must actively invest in their education and building belonging for them in the workplace. Nevertheless, education remains the great equalizer in our society, and while the road may not always be easy, the investment in higher education pays dividends over a lifetime.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact is an excellent book that answers the question, what does it take to succeed as a Black professional in higher education leadership?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

That is largely because these justice-impacted students are often invisible to educators, their identities simply erased. Being members of an unprotected class (a term used by Dr. Joe Louis Hernandez ) limits the potential for higher education to transform the lives of people affected by the justice system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Rema Reynolds Vassar In response to recent funding cuts caused by the shifting political landscape, the Center for Black Children in Education (CBCE) will host its "Call to Action" Virtual Convening on Thursday, March 13, bringing together educators, advocates, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black children.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 14, 2025

We empower people to change the world through learning, and I have the opportunity to work with academic partners all over the world. We will continue supporting higher education institutions as we have done for over 30 years. Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Strategic, innovative, and disciplined.

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University Business

MARCH 28, 2024

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. Look for where the action is and fill in any gaps.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

They believe in their students and the students know this and it’s empowering." These stressors are often heightened by a lack of clarity around tenure expectations and a reluctance among junior faculty to speak up for fear of jeopardizing progression in their career.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

Khan is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in womens health, with over 13 years of experience addressing critical gaps in rehabilitation and healthcare equity for women. She says that she aims to help students recognize how power, equity, and inclusion shape healthcare outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2024

Over the last year, many consequential changes have been thrown at higher education – new legislation impacted DEI, artificial intelligence entered the classroom in a big way, and we’re still working through the residual effects of the pandemic. The lack of access to technology for some students has exacerbated existing equity issues.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

While being mindful of the concerns of plagiarism, equity, and access, some have argued educators must not only accept AI in the classroom but must help their students use it effectively as part of their digital literacy (Bender 2024, 9). ” Education Sciences 13, no.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in higher education. Eliminating affirmative action policies in higher education diversity efforts necessitates a strategic and intentional approach to maintaining inclusivity and equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Jia Osiel will become Achieving the Dream’s (ATD) chief talent and equity officer. Education and lifelong learning have opened up doors for me, taken me to places unimaginable, enriched my life experience, and empowered me to grow continuously to make this world a better place." Stout, president and CEO of ATD. “Her

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

By providing dedicated funding, we empower institutions to create environments where Black students feel supported, valued, and prepared for successful careers beyond college. Its an equity issue, she added. Garcia asked.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This past summer, the Campaign for College Opportunity released a brief under their Affirming Equity, Ensuring Inclusion, Empowering Action initiative that sheds light on the college preparation, access and success trends for multiple groups within the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Rick Greer, a K-12 education specialist and program director in the Cullen College of Engineering. The academy brings together underrepresented youth to expose, engage, and empower them to become the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. and Christopher Wright of Drexel University.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Higher-education leaders are seeking better representation and support for diverse student populations. A 2021 survey found that 84 percent of university presidents believe that issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion should be addressed. Higher education is shifting toward ‘nontraditional’ learners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students. This article outlines actionable strategies to create inclusive and supportive environments that empower students to succeed in STEM and contribute to a diverse and innovative workforce.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

In recent years, higher education has witnessed a surge in conversations around student mental health. The division between academic and student affairs has long been a feature of higher education. in Counselor Education and Supervision from SUNY Buffalo. in Counselor Education and Supervision from SUNY Buffalo.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Serving as the heart of knowledge and scholarship in higher education, academic libraries are uniquely positioned to advance and support digital and data-driven storytelling and archival efforts, especially as they relate to marginalized communities. Mexico border. Mexico borderlands.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2025

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have made a pledge for educational equity, and institutional and organizational partnerships will help make that pledge a reality. Personal support includes coaches and staff that engage with students to better understand their personal lives and empower them to self-advocate.

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