Tag: anti-DEI

A Map of Anti-DEI Efforts on College Campuses Across the U.S.

November 15, 2023 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado, Sandra Perez

Threats to DEI are only growing stronger, with continued plans to introduce bills in the next legislative session, and attacks occurring on the accreditation front. Use our interactive dashboard to keep track of the evolving attacks on DEI across the states.

For Students to Feel Welcome at College, PWIs Need More DEI efforts—Not Less

article-cropped October 23, 2023 by Ivory Toldson

As the Director of Education Innovation and Research and professor at Howard University, I understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in higher education. The harsh reality…

Colleges and Universities Must Commit to Student Belonging in Light of Affirmative Action Rulings and Attacks on DEI

article-cropped October 03, 2023 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

Given the recent Supreme Court decisions banning affirmative action, along with state attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, students of color can feel isolated among their peers at…

Navigating College and Beyond Without Affirmative Action

article-cropped August 18, 2023 by Ameshia Cross

The need for diversity, equity and access in college admissions, across university campuses and in the workforce — couldn’t be more heightened. Today, America stands at a crossroads of fighting…

Protected: Standing for DEI Programs in Your State

compass September 09, 2015 by Ed Trust

Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong, and must remain intact.