Tag: Diversity equity and inclusion (DEI): Page 2

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Dr. Nakeshia N. Williams Appointed Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Hollins University

Dr. Nakeshia N. Williams has been appointed vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Hollins University. Williams was an associate professor in the educator preparation department in the College of Education at North Carolina A&T State University. A licensed professional counselor, Williams  holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in urban […]

May 10, 2021

Faculty & Staff

University of Colorado Boulder to Vote on Measure Censuring President for DEI Failure

University of Colorado Boulder’s faculty assembly is to vote on a measure censuring CU President Dr. Mark Kennedy for failure to lead on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues, Denver Post reported. The censure vote will be carried out by more than 60 faculty, said Bob Ferry, chair of the Boulder Faculty Assembly. “The faculty […]

April 29, 2021

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UC Davis Releases Document Showing DEI Investments

University of California, Davis, has released a document showing the school’s investments in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Some of the investments include creating a campus advisory position to help develop equity strategies; hiring additional diversity subject-matter experts; partnering with the Transformative Justice in Education Center; establishing the Next Generation Reforms to Advance Campus Safety […]

April 28, 2021

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Western Oregon University Board of Trustees Approves Tuition Increase and Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Western Oregon University’s Board of Trustees approved both a 2.17% increase in resident undergrad tuition for the 2021-22 academic year and its board statement on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, KPIC reported. The tuition increase will mean $180 more for a 45-credits-per-academic-year resident undergrad. “Western Oregon has routinely had the lowest year-to-year tuition increases during […]

April 22, 2021

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Dr. Amber Benton Named First Assistant Dean for DEI at Michigan State University College of Natural Science

Dr. Amber Benton has been named the inaugural assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at The Michigan State University College of Natural Science, according to Michigan State University officials. Previously, Benton was director of diversity programming and student engagement in MSU’s James Madison College. Benton has been instrumental in planning special programming, such […]

April 14, 2021

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Cranbrook Academy of Art Receives $30 Million for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Cranbrook Academy of Art has received $30 million towards diversity and inclusion at the school, Detroit Free Press reported. The donation is the largest single gift in the school’s history. The money will be used to create 20 full-tuition fellowships for students from underrepresented groups and an endowment for future fellowships, and provide expanded financial aid […]

April 8, 2021

Campus Climate

Syracuse University Community Has Little Faith in University, Reports Find

Syracuse University students have little faith in the university and its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), according to four reports released this week, The Daily Orange reported. Diversity expert Dr. Damons Williams and the Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation led the research, which was commissioned by the university’s Board of […]

March 31, 2021

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Higher Ed Equity Veteran to Bring Experience to New Post at University of the Pacific

Dr. Mary J. Wardell-Ghirarduzzi is returning to her alma mater to serve as the inaugural vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at University of the Pacific.

March 30, 2021

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T. Shá Duncan Smith Appointed Santa Clara University’s First Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

T. Shá Duncan Smith will be Santa Clara University’s first vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and chief diversity officer (CDO). Duncan Smith is currently Swarthmore College’s assistant vice president and dean of inclusive excellence and community development. She is also senior strategist for the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance at […]

March 19, 2021

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Weill Cornell Medicine to Launch Programs for Faculty Diversity Through $5 Million Mastercard Impact Fund Grant

Weill Cornell Medicine will launch several programs to create a more diverse faculty through a $5 million grant from the Mastercard Impact Fund. Programs will include a mentoring curriculum, a faculty diversity incentive program and competitive career development awards for junior faculty from underrepresented in medicine (URM) populations and those with childcare commitments, often female faculty. The […]

March 16, 2021

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University of Minnesota School of Public Health Releases Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) released a draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to students, staff, alumni and faculty in February to provide feedback, The Minnesota Daily reported. The draft, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan” – started in January 2020 and is meant to guide actions over the […]

March 15, 2021

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Angela Winfield Appointed Law School Admission Council Chief Diversity Officer

Angela Winfield, Cornell University’s associate vice president for inclusion and workforce diversity, has been appointed chief diversity officer of the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Winfield came to Cornell as program manager for the Northeast ADA Center in 2015, became director of inclusion and workforce diversity in 2016, and rose to associate vice president for […]

March 11, 2021