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Conditionally Accepted: Navigating Higher Education from the Margins from University of Texas Press is here! Many thanks to my co-conspirator Denise Denise and all the contributors for helping bring this anthology to life! "Bringing together perspectives from academics of color on navigating intersecting forms of injustice in the academy, Conditionally Accepted offers situated knowledge about experiencing—and resisting—marginalization in academia. Contextualized within existing scholarship, these personal narratives speak to institutional betrayals while highlighting agency and sharing stories of surviving on treacherous terrain. Covering topics from professional development to the emptiness of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and redefining what it means to be an academic in our contemporary moment, this edited collection directly confronts issues of systemic exclusion, discrimination, harassment, microaggressions, tokenism, and surveillance. Letting marginalized scholars know they are not alone, Conditionally Accepted offers concrete wisdom for readers seeking to navigate and transform oppressive academic institutions." Preorder your copy here with discount code UTXS24 (30% off!) : https://lnkd.in/eWZh2xiD

“What happens on campus shapes what happens in Congress. This shift has transformed the role of large universities’ federal relations teams and required even the smallest of schools to prepare for congressional scrutiny. In an era where a handful of social media posts can lead to a Capitol Hill hearing, developing a plan before a crisis is critical.”   According to Partner Kent Holland and SVP Natalie Farr Harrison, policymakers are increasingly skeptical of higher education institutions. In an op-ed for University Business, Kent and Natalie share five key issues university leaders and staff should consider when developing response strategies over the next several months. https://lnkd.in/gDbUrQWd

The ability to regulate time, place, and manner is critical for universities to both facilitate and protect free speech while ensuring the safe continuation of campus operations like classes, final exam periods, etc. From the piece by president Christopher Eisgruber (hat tip to Gadi Dechter for posting): "The University thus may, and indeed does, limit the times and places where protests can occur. It may, and indeed does, prohibit tactics, such as encampments or the occupation of buildings, that interfere with the scholarly and educational mission of the University or that increase safety risks to members of the University community. "These time, place, and manner regulations are viewpoint-neutral and content-neutral. They apply to any protest or event, regardless of which side they take or what issues they raise. "Time, place, and manner regulations are fully consistent with — indeed, they are necessary to — Princeton’s commitment to free speech. The purpose of our policy is “to promote a lively and fearless freedom of debate and deliberation,” not simply to maximize expression in all its forms, no matter how disruptive. "Dialogue, debate, and deliberation depend upon maintaining a campus that is free from intimidation, obstruction, risks to physical safety, or other impediments to the University’s scholarship, research, and teaching missions."

📚 As a student at University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy I have the incredible opportunity to learn from one of the most insightful minds in the field of public policy - Professor Robert Reich. His course on the Politics of Inequality not only deepens my understanding of the systemic challenges we face but also inspires action and change. His ability to translate complex economic and political concepts into actionable insights is nothing short of remarkable. This experience has been a pivotal part of my academic journey, shaping my perspective on policy-making and social justice. To my fellow students and colleagues: What has been a transformative educational experience for you? Who has inspired you in your academic or professional journey? #PublicPolicy #Education #Inequality #UCBerkeley #GSPP #LearningFromTheBest

Latest review: "Gavin develops a theoretical framework of the nostalgia spectrum...[and] the important connection that our understanding of positions and roles on the spectrum is greatly influenced by the education we receive in higher educational institutions...the control of college curricula is the battle for history repeating itself and for reinforcing the advantageous social stratification of those who have power in creating policies, ideologies, and practices. https://lnkd.in/g27C8gYz

📌Our Inequality Studies Minor, directed by Dr. Adam Hollowell, has been featured by The Chronicle. Serving over 150 students at Duke University, the Inequality Studies minor provides students with the opportunity to “advance their understanding of the causes and consequences of inequality and pursue research around issues of social equity across a range of social science methods.” The Inequality Studies minor offers the following curriculum: ➡️ HISTORY 288, History of Inequality ➡️ HISTORY 323, Methods in Inequality Studies ➡️ PUBPOL 435/645, Global Inequality Research Initiative ➡️ 3 History Elective Courses . . . #inequality #inequalitystudies #socialequity #socialjustice

I’m really excited about this series! And interested in learning more about how we can implement the tenets of #QuantCrit in our program evaluation at CodeVA!!

Shaping Higher Education's Future by Navigating the Intersection of Politics, Ideology, and Money On Let's Talk Ed this week, we delve into the critical importance of long-term strategies and plans for the future success of higher education! Join us: Zahi Atallah, Chris Forde, and Kirby Lund in as we explore key aspects shaping the future trajectory of academia. In our first segment, entitled "Shifting from Reaction to Strategy: Building a Solid Future for Higher Education”, we uncover the imperative need to transition from reactive measures to proactive strategies in higher education. We highlight how we believe that strategizing and planning can lay the path to a thriving future in academia. In Segment 2: "Boosting Morale: The Transformative Power of Long-Term Planning in Colleges”, we discuss the profound impact of long-term planning on morale within colleges. We talk about how piling up on the already loaded plate of staff and faculty leads to low morale. We also talk about the need to review all processes and ridding ourselves of legacy and traditional ways of doing business. We argue that foresight and planning can empower faculty, staff, and students. It all revolves around fostering a positive, effective, responsive, and resilient academic community. In our final segment: "Shaping Higher Education's Future by Navigating the Intersection of Politics, Ideology, and Money”, we delve into the intricate interplay of politics, ideology, and financial considerations in shaping the future of higher education. We believe that higher education has an educational role to play to gain the confidence of the public. But also, academia has the duty to constantly redevelop and re-envision itself.  Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe. Your support helps us grow to serve learners better! #LetsTalkEd #FutureofEducation #Growth Mindset #StudentSuccess #HigherEducationAccountability #LongTermPlanning #HigherEdLeadership #AcademicInnovation #StrategicForesight #EducationalStrategy #CollegeMorale #EducationPolicy #FinancialConsiderations #HigherEdReform #InstitutionalPlanning #AcademicCommunity #EducationEquity #EducationAdvocacy

On Tuesday, I’ll be the least credentialed person on a panel to discuss higher education and social mobility. The distinguished panelist will be Mary Dana Hinton, Ellen Neufeldt and Elizabeth Davidson Pisacreta, Ph.D. Thanks Eric Kelderman for moderating and including me. We’ll be covering topics including: College rankings and classifications. Post-graduation outcomes. Strategies to ensure success for low-income students. https://lnkd.in/e2KvHXCA

« The University thus may, and indeed does, limit the times and places where protests can occur. It may, and indeed does, prohibit tactics, such as encampments or the occupation of buildings, that interfere with the scholarly and educational mission of the University or that increase safety risks to members of the University community. These time, place, and manner regulations are viewpoint-neutral and content-neutral. They apply to any protest or event, regardless of which side they take or what issues they raise. Time, place, and manner regulations are fully consistent with — indeed, they are necessary to — Princeton’s commitment to free speech. The purpose of our policy is “to promote a lively and fearless freedom of debate and deliberation,” not simply to maximize expression in all its forms, no matter how disruptive. Dialogue, debate, and deliberation depend upon maintaining a campus that is free from intimidation, obstruction, risks to physical safety, or other impediments to the University’s scholarship, research, and teaching missions. » — Christopher L. Eisgruber in The Daily Princetonian