A group of nearly 150 campus leaders, mostly at community colleges, ... College Presidents Are Quietly Organizing to Support DEI By Eric Kelderman January 29, 2024.

Others have rebranded DEI offices and scrubbed the term from websites, and others still are standing firm in support of DEI. ... “They've taken away our sense of community,” she said.

Community colleges play an important role in leading the charge. Over the last few years, Rockland Community College (RCC), where I serve as president, has implemented several DEI initiatives.

Expert Opinion Leading DEI with Practicality and Purpose Corporate counsel are well positioned to play a key role in focusing their companies on the case for DEI, whether premised on fundamental ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers placed DEI policies to the front office in 2019—and they don’t plan on changing a thing. “We believe that everybody in our organization, every person in our community ...

President of Lansing Community College Steve Robinson, another member of the group, believes community colleges are especially well positioned to advocate for DEI as institutions that tend to enjoy ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers placed DEI policies to the front office in 2019—and they don’t plan on changing a thing. “We believe that everybody in our organization, every person in our community ...

A top-down approach with full executive support and ample educational opportunities is essential for success, and DEI programming should be integrated into all HR programs like recruitment ...

While I support diversity, equity, and inclusion, I also appreciated David D’Alessandro’s points about how to gain support for DEI in businesses (“Want corporations to support DEI? Show us ...

An article in Morning Consult last week argued that DEI support is “high and stable”. The November Morning Consult survey question they referenced asked whether companies should speak out on ...

Purdue University ended DEI programs, transitioning to Boilermaker Opportunity Program Plus, while cultural centers remain open for community support.

As U.S. colleges pull back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose support programs and more.