Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Esther Jones Dr. Esther Jones has been named associate dean for faculty development in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty at Brown University. Before her latest post, Jones served in various leadership capacities including as an associate provost in the Office of Faculty Affairs at Clark University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 12, 2025

Her research focuses on identity development, anti-racist teacher and leadership preparation, culturally responsive pedagogy, critical literacies, and social justice. As a scholar-activist, Burrell-Craft has built her career around addressing educational equity in urban and rural contexts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ahmed – who is vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Vermont – has been working in the field of diversity for over 20 years, educating, consulting, and training people about DEI matters, mostly focused on higher ed. His work has spanned several postsecondary institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Our experience with the Equity Champions provides valuable lessons for institutions looking to engage faculty in improving student outcomes. Often there is an assumption that faculty will see such engagements as too time-intensive and, therefore, not worthwhile.

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Creatrix Campus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As a Vice-Chancellor or Provost, you’re steering the ship, and the numbers that matter most are right in front of you – if you know where to look. From student retention to faculty performance, keeping an eye on the right metrics is what separates thriving institutions from those that struggle to keep up.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country. Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023.

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PeopleAdmin

JULY 7, 2023

I’ve had faculty and leadership tell me we are working in a new normal. A focus on mental health According to Janice, faculty today are much more aware of their mental health and much more likely to prioritize work-life balance. At UAB, everybody’s experiencing some fallout. So, what strategies can help?

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