Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Levon Esters will become vice provost for graduate education at Penn State and dean of its Graduate School, effective May 1, 2023. Dr. Levon Esters Esters is currently the associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion and faculty affairs for Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute and professor of agricultural sciences education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

My computational chemistry laboratory has benefitted from our twinned focus on data and inclusion and serves as a case study for how access to meaningful research opportunities encourages people from all backgrounds to pursue data-related careers. UR is a research-intensive, predominately undergraduate, predominately white institution.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“I enjoy watching and being part of faculty across all disciplines, ranks, and identities, finding common ground, transmitting institutional knowledge, and learning new things from each other,” says Sharon Inkelas, PhD, associate vice provost for the faculty at UC Berkeley and a Faculty Link program lead.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 3, 2023

Jerry Balentine , executive vice president and interim provost at New York Institute of Technology, has been named provost and EVP there on a permanent basis. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard , interim provost at Georgia State University, has been named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs there on a permanent basis.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 24, 2024

The faculty and professional staff union at Greenfield Community College voted no confidence in the college’s president and provost this week after administrators neglected to share the results of a scathing diversity, equity and inclusion report by a consulting firm.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; Images by iStock The legislation spells out at least 35 positions, from vice provosts to program coordinators, that would qualify as a "diversity, equity, and inclusion officer" and would therefore be banned.

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Insight Into Diversity

MAY 10, 2024

Prospective faculty had historically been asked to submit a statement with their CV describing their experience working with assorted populations and their approach to challenges related to diversity and inclusion efforts. This decision comes amid a flurry of attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses across the nation.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Byrd is having his team in the diversity, equity and inclusion office discuss a divisive debate that erupted at Yale University after a professor portrayed administrators’ guidance against racially offensive Halloween costumes as an affront to free speech. Alexander X.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2024

He is also a founding co-director of the Academic Leadership Institute, a partnership between Washington University and the University of Michigan that supports the development of academic leaders committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement, and Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion have been disbanded in response to UNC System Board of Governors’ decision in May to repeal its previous DEI policy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Susanna Rinehart As one of four associate deans in the college, Rinehart will play a critical role in advancing the college’s academic agenda and fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment that will lead to student and faculty success.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“This center will be a place to explore queer ancestry, engage deeply with one another to find a sense of community, workshop opportunities to make society more inclusive at present, and build the scaffolding to improve the future,” said Jason Campbell-Foster, interim associate provost and dean of students, in the release.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

KerryAnn O’Meara will become vice president for academic affairs, provost, and dean of the college at Teachers College, Columbia University, effective Jul. O’Meara’s leadership and expertise will be instrumental in helping the Teachers College community achieve new heights of academic excellence and social impact for the future.”

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Tabbye Chavous, PhD, vice provost for equity & inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan (U-M), has responded critically to a recent New York Times article on the university’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts in an open letter posted in the Michigan Chronicle.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

Keona Lewis Keona Lewis has been named assistant provost for academic diversity and inclusion at the University of Notre Dame. She served as the associate director of research and evaluation for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Georgia Tech.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Louis (WashU) equips diverse individuals with the knowledge and management skills required to advance into higher education leadership roles through a curriculum focused on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). Fellow participants from Coleman’s cohort now hold president and provost positions at some of the top universities in the nation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Seval Yildirim Seval Yildirim has been appointed vice provost for inclusive excellence at the University at Buffalo.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 28, 2023

Means Coleman, PhD, Vice President & Associate Provost for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, and the Ida B. At Texas A&M, she was the Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity. She earned a certificate in diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 4, 2023

She is currently executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, the first Black to hold that role in the school’s history. There she oversees all aspects of academic affairs, ranging from education to diversity and inclusion. Block Distinguished Service Professor of Health Justice and vice provost.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2024

“I believe wholeheartedly in Frontier’s mission to provide accessible nurse-midwifery and nurse practitioner education that integrates the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and I am excited to carry it forward.” Flinders served as professor of nursing and associate provost for faculty affairs at Miami University (Ohio).

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Insight Into Diversity

JUNE 28, 2023

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center are investing $17 million in a new initiative to increase DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in the biomedical research field.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Dyonne Bergeron will become chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), effective Jul. I’m really excited and honored to have the opportunity to work with brilliant students, staff and faculty at UCI,” she said. “I’m

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Dr. Ellen Granberg Granberg is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Previously, she was senior associate provost at Clemson University. In stepping into this role, she will become the first woman to lead GWU. Granberg holds a B.A.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 8, 2024

institutions in their report and found the national average of women leaders, 30% of presidents and 39% of provosts, to be slightly higher than the global average. These upward trends are born from an attitude of intentional inclusion and the cultivation of a campus environment where all students can thrive.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2023

Wilmore Webley Wilmore Webley has been appointed the senior vice provost for equity and inclusion at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst. Webley holds a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica, and master’s and doctorate degrees in microbiology from UMass Amherst.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt University (VU) are launching a $17-million diversity, equity, inclusion, (DEI) and belonging program for the biomedical research community. I am proud the leadership of both institutions are united on this goal that secures Vanderbilt’s future among the leading research institutions.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 22, 2023

“At Rice, diversity, equity, inclusion and excellence underscores everything we do. “Like many in the higher education community, the Rice administration is closely following the affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court. “Our admissions office and general counsel are preparing for various outcomes.

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Deans for Impact

JUNE 27, 2023

Building and sustaining a culture of equity and inclusion, and dismantling systems that oppress and marginalize. Today, many of these leaders are also university provosts and presidents, national nonprofit leaders, state education administrators, and in other roles that shape the future of teaching and learning. McIntyre, Jr.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On September 10, the University of North Texas (UNT) announced that faculty senate committees and networking groups focusing on employees of color, women, and other communities would be cut in compliance with the state’s ban on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives, according to an email obtained by The Dallas Morning News.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“We trust the institutions will do a really good job of finding the students who fit Sir Cyril Taylor’s vision of increasing diversity and inclusion in study abroad,” said current chairperson of AIFS and trustee of the Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, William Gertz.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC). As president, he added that his goals include discerning which student age groups need more support and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Holyoke.

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The PIE News

JUNE 8, 2023

Last month, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a mandate into law prohibiting public colleges from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for students, faculty or staff. The law, starting July 1, also limits what public colleges in Florida can teach.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Barbee Oakes, assistant provost for diversity and inclusion at Wake Forest University, knows that “formulating strategies to decrease attrition among underrepresented students can be an elusive target.” Oakes, who has the distinction of being the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Enhancing a sense of belonging in the classroom August 9, 2023 Dr. Anisa Hansen Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Academic Pipeline Exchange is an open access database charting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in businesses, organizations, and institutions of higher education across the nation. Dr. Amer Ahbed, vice provost for DEI at UVM, said his institution is excited to be among the initial participants in this database.

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