Why DEI Programs Matter to College Students
July 29, 2024 by Emmanuel Marshall DEI programs for students of color in college can be life-changing for underserved and/or overlooked populations.
‘Segregation Forever’? Private Universities Haven’t Increased Diversity in the Past 20 Years. What Now?
February 28, 2024 by As an accompaniment to our analysis of Black student enrollment, EdTrust explored enrollment for Latino students at the nation’s 122 most selective private four-year colleges and universities.
For Students to Feel Welcome at College, PWIs Need More DEI efforts—Not Less
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…
Students at PWIs Don’t Feel Welcome on Campus
October 19, 2023 by Ed Trust CONTACT: Ameshia Cross ACross@edtrust.org 312-339-6930 EdTrust Report Examines How Colleges’ Anti-DEI Policies Affect Campus Racial Climate WASHINGTON – Amid the ban on affirmative action in college admissions and pressure from…
Creating Positive College Campus Racial Climates for Students of Color
October 17, 2023 by Jessie Hernandez-Reyes The term “campus racial climate” is used to describe the “current attitudes, behaviors, and practices of faculty and students at a higher education institution toward students based on their race/ethnicity.” So, how does a college’s campus racial climate affect college students of color?
Colleges and Universities Must Commit to Student Belonging in Light of Affirmative Action Rulings and Attacks on DEI
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…
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Public Comment to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) on Improving Campus Racial Climate for Students of Color
March 06, 2023 by Jessie Hernandez-Reyes Good afternoon. My name is Jessie Hernandez-Reyes. I’m a senior policy analyst for higher education at The Education Trust, which works to dismantle racial and economic barriers in the U.S.…
How Higher Ed Funding Can Promote Positive Campus Racial Climates
July 09, 2021 by codeadmin Student activists have long fought for campuses and communities that are safe, diverse, and inclusive. Some institutions of higher education have responded to their call. At the same time, 26…