Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). The role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in higher education has undergone significant transformation over recent years (El-Amin, 2022b).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

higher education outlook is not merely a financial tremor; it serves as a chilling echo of the cyclone that swept Dorothy into the tumultuous Land of Oza "tempest of uncertainty" driven by rapid policy shifts and financial pressures, threatening the very foundations of higher education. higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Why are women of color in higher education celebrated for their excellence yet set up to fail by the very systems that claim to value them? This isnt a personal failure; its a systemic issueand higher education is a microcosm of broader workplace inequities. Gratitude doesnt mean complacency.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

Carolyn Stefanco hen the American Council on Education launched its Moving the Needle initiative over a decade ago to raise awareness about gender parity in higher education or lack thereof only 23% of college presidents or chancellors were women. Epps of Temple University and Dr. Orinthia T.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These gaps persist across California's entire higher education system, from community colleges to the University of California. The California State University system shows better results, with 62% of students completing bachelor's degrees within six years, while the University of California leads with an 86% completion rate.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Legacy admissions has an even more corrosive influence: It widens equity gaps in higher education. Jaye Fenderson There is, however, another group of children who have received much less consideration in higher education but will have a profound impact on its future: the children of student-parents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The City University of New York’s School of Medicine was awarded $19.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to create a health equity center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in higher education. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% million students enrolled in colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. higher education institutions. Wilson enrollment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2025

colleges and universities has steadily declined over the past seven years, with both full-time and part-time positions showing significant reductions, according to new research from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). The non-exempt staff workforce at U.S.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The Ohio Senate approved the comprehensive higher education reform bill, Senate Bill 1, on Wednesday with a 21-11 vote. Provisions in the bill include annual faculty evaluations with student and peer input, a required civics literacy course, and increased university authority to eliminate underperforming programs.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Four prominent universities announced new or expanded tuition-free programs for low- and middle-income students this week. These programs, designed to increase accessibility and affordability, extend the reach of financial aid and reflect broader efforts to address the rising cost of higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Kimberly A. She went on to earn her Ph.D.

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HEPI

APRIL 16, 2025

Dr Gisela Tom Lourido ( @gisetomelourido.bsky.social ) is Associate Professor in Sociophonetics at the University of Leeds. Professor Julia Snell ( @snelljulia.bsky.social ) is Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of Leeds. But what is the hidden impact of accent bias across UK HE?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Todays heightened scrutiny of social and racial justice initiatives adds to the challenges Black students face in navigating both online spaces and higher education. Colleges should also prioritize programs that address the broader political challenges affecting students, such as safe spaces for discussions on race and equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Higher education has long been a key driver of economic prosperity and social mobility in the United States. American universities have provided countless students with the opportunity to pursue their dreams, develop their talents, and improve their economic standing. This problem is not just about paperwork; it’s about equity.

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SRHE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

by Ourania Filippakou Open universities have long symbolised a radical departure from the exclusivity of conventional universities. Open universities, once heralded as radical interventions in knowledge production, now find themselves entangled in these struggles. This question is not merely academic; it is profoundly political.

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SRHE

APRIL 2, 2025

Although higher education is expected to narrow this divide and build students digital confidence, our findings revealed the opposite. Building on these findings, this blog asks a timely question: as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) becomes embedded in higher education, will it help bridge this divide or deepen it further?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Chavous, currently vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan, brings more than 25 years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and academic administrator to the position. "At At a time when support for high-quality research is key to advancing education in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2025

Jamal Watson, Professor Trinity Washington University, Executive Editor of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Panelists: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Distinguished Professor, Vanderbilt University Dr. Christina Greer, Associate Professor, Fordham University, Dr. Annette Gordon Reed, Professor, Harvard University Natasha S.

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The higher education landscape in the United States is undergoing a seismic shift, with as many as 80 colleges and universities predicted to close by 2029. However, beneath these challenges lies a critical opportunity to prioritize inclusivity and equity in shaping the future of higher education.

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HEPI

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Dr Adrian Gonzalez ( @AGonzalez05 ) Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and Director of Learning and Teaching, Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York. However, HE, particularly in the Global North, faces increasing scrutiny and critique over its implementation of the sustainability agenda.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

College and university endowments expanded by 4% in fiscal year 2024 thanks to improved annual returns and gift-giving, according to the annual NACUBO-Commonfund Study. Over 650 nonprofit colleges, universities and related organizations participated. A strong U.S. one-year average annualized return on their investment portfolio.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2025

Paola (Lola) Esmieu is a strategic leader in higher education, dedicated to institutional growth, access, and equity-driven initiatives. Esmieu previously held leadership roles at the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University, directing national programs that supported minority-serving institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs play a fundamental role in expanding access to higher education and economic opportunity," said ACE President Dr. Ted Mitchell.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 10, 2024

Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 18, 2025

A staggering one-third of the American population reports having no confidence in higher education. Once viewed as the gateway to opportunity and upward mobility, colleges and universities are now in a trust crisisincreasingly perceived as inaccessible, unaffordable, and disconnected from the realities of today’s learners.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Several cultural myths and assumptions are deeply embedded in discussions about higher education and colleges as social institutions: The Myth of Meritocracy This pervasive myth assumes that higher education is a level playing field where students succeed purely based on their individual merit and hard work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 31, 2024

A new white paper, released by the American Association of University Professors’ (AAUP) Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom, details an outgrowth of a coordinated campaign to generate a backlash against academic institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2025

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Thats what a bevy of scholars told attendees who gathered at the annual conference of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. The research is rich and ever-manifesting on college campuses for McMickens, an associate professor of higher education and the director of the M.S.Ed. Dr. Tryan L.

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Higher Education Inquirer

APRIL 29, 2025

The landscape of higher education staffing is undergoing significant transformations, as highlighted in the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) April 2025 report, The Non-Exempt Higher Education Staff Workforce: Trends in Composition, Size, and Pay Equity.

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