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Black Culture Centers are More than Bricks & Mortar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unfortunately, students had to repeatedly make their case to skeptical and unsupportive university administrators, trustees, alumni, donors, and legislators. Third, culture centers serve as propagators and stewards of Black history and cultural traditions of African Americans.

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Faculty Stand With Student Protesters

Insight Into Diversity

The situation recently intensified after university administrators suspended dialogue with the protesters following unfruitful negotiations. The administration provided a deadline for dismantling the student encampment, but faculty members have vocally opposed any potential use of force.

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Universities Review Legality of Diversity Scholarships

Insight Into Diversity

At the meeting, several faculty defended race-conscious scholarships and urged the university to continue awarding them given that doing so does not violate the law. “I The post Universities Review Legality of Diversity Scholarships appeared first on Insight Into Diversity.

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Stanford uncovers limits put on Jewish admissions

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Image: Stanford University leaders are seeking to make amends for past actions by former administrators who systematically and secretly discriminated against Jewish students seeking admission to the university. “Everybody is taking a good, hard look at their own history,” he said. Examining the Past.

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How To Design and Implement an Effective Student Ambassador Program in Higher Education

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This initiative not only empowers students by giving them a voice and leadership opportunities but also serves as a bridge between the student body and university administration, enhancing communication and mutual understanding. They serve as a liaison between the student body and university administration.

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CSU Hires New President, But Questions Linger About the Treatment of Former President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“He was brought in to do a job, he made some changes—you can’t have progress without some changes,” said Hrabowski, who was one of the longest serving college presidents in recent history. “Is Is the board supportive of the president, not just in good times, but when presidents are going through challenges?”

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Have you seen these 10 Terrible Tenure Decision Making Patterns?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In our personal communications with senior university administrators, they have noted that more “procedural violations” emerge in promotions cases of minoritized vs. majority-group candidates. Universities often have policies of “re-doing” the tenure meeting in the event of a procedural violation.