Tag: Equity: Page 15

Students

Becoming a Force for Diversity and Inclusion

Rosemary E. Kilkenny is Georgetown University’s vice president for institutional diversity and equity, a position that was created for her in 2006, and she has become the university’s most visible cheerleader for diversity and inclusion.

June 7, 2010

Students

Collaboration Among USC Researchers, Western States Seeks To Spur Minority College Success

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and the USC  Center for Urban Education are partnering to improve policies that measure and increase the college success of underrepresented minority students.

May 25, 2010

Students

Delaware State Reinstates Women’s Equestrian Team in Legal Battle

Facing scrutiny over possible Title IX violations, Delaware State University has agreed to reinstate their women’s equestrian program through 2010-11 after having announced its elimination earlier this year for budgetary reasons. In February, the Lady Hornet equestrians filed for a preliminary injunction order to preserve the team and ensure its presence at Delaware State University.  In February, the Lady Hornet equestrians filed for a preliminary injunction order to preserve the team and ensure its presence at Delaware State University.

April 7, 2010

Students

SPECTRUM : A BRIDGE TO THE COMMUNITY

Carolina A. Hernandez arrived at Lehigh University eight years ago to help connect the school with the surrounding neighborhoods, mainly lowincome Spanish-speaking residents.

September 16, 2009

Students

LEGAL BATTLES CONTINUE IN FIGHT FOR EQUITY IN MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION

In an ongoing struggle to right past wrongs, lawyers, community activists and students are awaiting their chance in court to make all Maryland universities equal and to reverse policies they say serve to weaken HBCUs.

September 2, 2009

HBCUs

Legal Battles Continue in Fight for Equity in Maryland Higher Education

In an ongoing struggle to right past wrongs, lawyers, community activists and students are awaiting their chance in court to make all Maryland universities equal and to reverse policies they say serve to weaken historically Black universities. At the heart of the case, The Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education v. Maryland […]

September 2, 2009

Home

News Corp. Forms Diversity Council After Cartoon

News Corp. has agreed to form an external diversity council after meeting with civil rights groups about a New York Post cartoon that critics said likened President Barack Obama to a dead chimpanzee.

June 10, 2009

International

UVA Diversity Chief Appointed Top Post at International Reading Association

Known for his expertise on diversity in postsecondary institutions, Dr. William B. Harvey, the University of Virginia’s vice president and chief officer for diversity and equity, will employ his aptitude in a different arena when he assumes the executive director position at The International Reading Association (IRA) on Aug. 1, 2009.

May 25, 2009

Leadership & Policy

HBCUs Question Equity of Research Partnerships

In an effort to meet critical research goals, a familiar trend among historically Black colleges and universities is to link up with larger research-intensive institutions.

December 21, 2008

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Professional Appointments

DR. LOUIS MENDOZA is associate vice provost for equity and diversity at the University of Minnesota. Formerly he served as an associate professor at the university. Mendoza earned a bachelor’s from the University of Houston and a master’s and doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. CIGDEM DELANO has been named chief information officer […]

October 29, 2008

Latinx

SFSU Creates Dean of Social Justice Post

San Francisco State University has named Jacob Perea to the newly created post of university dean for social justice initiatives.

October 14, 2008

Students

University of Wisconsin Sorry for ‘Blazing Saddles’ Clip

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has apologized to a black student who during a class last year was shown a clip of the movie “Blazing Saddles” that features racial epithets.

October 14, 2008