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Section: Opinion
Opinion
Harvard's Playing Catch-up, But Now it has a Plan
Last week, Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay put together an email to her alumni community and to the world to make sure everyone knows where Harvard stands on antisemitism.
November 14, 2023
From the Magazine
Tribal Colleges and Universities as Conduits for Intellectual and Political Sovereignties
Native Nations and their inherent sovereign rights existed long before the arrival of Europeans to the North American continent and continue to manifest today across social structures.
November 13, 2023
Opinion
High Impact Cultural Competence (HICC) Training: A Feasible Solution to Micro-incivilities Directed Toward Young Faculty and Staff of Color in Higher Education
We see many cultural competence training models that focus on getting people to appreciate the innerworkings of the cultures of others without first establishing sufficient intentional insights into the learner’s own culture.
November 10, 2023
From the Magazine
Dismantling the Academy
Leaders and scholars of color, along with their allies, have sought access to the academy for themselves and for students but outcomes remain inequitable.
November 8, 2023
Opinion
Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus
The syllabus is a contract between student and professor that is accountable and transparent, helping create a structured learning environment and facilitating effective communication and expectations between instructors and students.
November 7, 2023
Opinion
The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials
Higher education institutions can further support middle and high school students by partnering to offer specialized programs, certifications, or courses that directly align with industry needs.
November 6, 2023
Opinion
King Day 2024 is Cancelled
Over the years, I have watched the continued devaluation of the man and his message.
November 3, 2023
From the Magazine
In a Post-Affirmative Action Landscape, Community Colleges Can Play an Outsized Role
The front lines of equity and diversity efforts in higher education are found not at highly selective universities but at community colleges and other open-access institutions.
November 1, 2023
Opinion
Why It’s Imperative that Africa Study Abroad Opportunities Thrive
Even as Africa is becoming even more vital geopolitically, similar opportunities are disappearing. The U.S. State Department’s annual Open Doors report showed only 2.4% of all U.S. study abroad students were in Sub-Saharan Africa in recent years.
October 31, 2023
From the Magazine
Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation
By organizing and coordinating a campaign of collective activism, alumni of color can help their alma maters identify and support a variety of measures that could enhance positive pluralism on their campuses.
October 29, 2023
Opinion
Black Culture Centers are More than Bricks & Mortar
Black culture centers can be the difference between a student leaving college or staying.
October 27, 2023
Opinion
The Missing Link to Scaled Excellence and Equity in Community College Student Outcomes: A National Leadership Development Strategy
Community colleges educate roughly six million students, or nearly 40% of American undergraduates.
October 24, 2023
Opinion
Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We contend that accessibility and belonging are not mere add-ons to the DEI conversation; they are central to its success.
October 22, 2023
Opinion
Have You Told Yourself, “I Love You,” Today?
It is no secret that women scholars of color die earlier in academia and are less likely to be in leadership positions in upper administration in higher education institutions.
October 20, 2023
From the Magazine
Grounding Our Inquiry and Change Work in Equitable Post-Graduation Success
The challenge for some institutions has been to identify high-impact aspects of the student experience on which to focus institutional attention and change efforts toward equity.
October 19, 2023
From the Magazine
Positive Pluralism: The Next Phase in the Evolution of the Academy?
Once generally perceived as a fundamental bedrock institution of American society, higher education's public support for higher education has dramatically eroded.
October 18, 2023
Opinion
The Pickens Playbook Part 3: 2nd Year at Tennessee State University and MCAT Preparation
George Pickens' journey towards conquering the MCAT showcases the power of determination, self-study, and strategic preparation.
October 17, 2023
Opinion
Under Siege: Attacks on DEI and its Implications for Students
Fighting and prevailing against attacks on DEI will require a similar, well-coordinated, and funded countermovement among college leaders, policymakers, philanthropists, and think-tank organizations.
October 15, 2023
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