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Explore how an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lens can enhance your practice and provide equitable support to international students with BAISIS training on June 28. Book now: https://lnkd.in/euDwDgzB

Sharing insights from the latest edition of The CSR Journal, where Dr. Veerendra Mishra delves into the evolving landscape of philanthropy. Highlighting the pivotal role of human rights, he underscores their significance as both a catalyst for social change and a measure of democratic governance. It's time to prioritise the full realisation of human rights, driving societal transformation. Moreover, key sectors such as the environment, women's empowerment, education, sports, skill development, and more are set to garner substantial CSR attention in 2024. 

I know progressive #Deans on U.S. campuses where #DEI is being banned and shutdown are facing a massive leadership challenge -- the question of how to keep stakeholders working towards the objective of equality, fairness and justice in higher education, without doing the work under the banner of banned #DEI programs and concepts. For those Deans, I'm hosting a high value session for $0, as a gift from Tidal Equality. At the session, I will share ways to harness the concepts of #equitable #strategy and #equitable #innovation to continue the work. Spots are filling up - take yours? https://lnkd.in/g2wrFGa4

Learn more about why you should participate in The Forum's Making Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion the Standard online course from one of our contributors, Dr. Eduardo Contreras Jr.! https://lnkd.in/gvYmB6JM About Dr. Contreras' module, Still We Rise: Supporting Underrepresented Stakeholders: Empowering practitioner-scholars with insights into the distinctive nature of higher education and study abroad, this section provides a framework for delving into the impact of positionality – encompassing social and cultural context, perspectives, and identity – on support dynamics. Moving forward, the following segments will build upon this foundational understanding. Enroll in the online course today: https://lnkd.in/g5rqeNPv See if you qualify for a scholarship and apply: https://lnkd.in/gFfa-9pE #internationaleducation #educationabroad #makingequitydiversityinclusionthestandard #EDI #diversity #equity #stillwerise #underrepresented #onlinecourse

First call for student-led projects across the European University of the Seas SEA-EU university alliance is now open til February 29th! The aim of the call is to encourage students to identify original solutions to societal challenges in the following topics: #Inclusion, #diversity and #gender #equality #Sustainability and #climate #equity #Multilingualism and #plurality #Digitalisation and digital forms of collaborations Social #entrepreneurship and positive impact on the community/society. https://lnkd.in/dPCcHvfS

The ground was scorching hot, the humidity and sun😭 but this did not matter, we came out in numbers to celebrate women. Both young and old, nothing gives me joy seeing women old as my mother and grandmother out here believing in conservation and the importance of conservation. 2024, women still grapple with numerous challenges: - lack of financial muscle to do incredible projects and innovations -early marriages and pregnancies(so many girls are still facing period poverty and end up in this unfortunate life scenarios) -lack of adequate information and capacity building. So many women still dont understand their rights in relation to land ownership. - Unfavourable education commitments, most higher institutions especially Masters programme require physical attendance than virtual learning locking out women who are also mothers, business owners a chance to achieve their dreams while expected to still fulfill their social obligations in their homes and families -Less pay in their organisations even after striving to attain higher education standards However they are still able to thrive and achieve so much. I have made a commitment to do more, to lend a helping hand to a fellow woman and accord her more grace. Happy International Women’s Day💫

As a finance and management major myself, I couldn’t agree more. Finance is a male-dominated industry and I’m thankful that Bryant University has worked to create an environment where women can succeed. I encourage you to read the article for yourself. It’s full of valuable information about mentorship, as well as the struggles women face in the finance industry. We must continue to promote diversity and empower women in finance.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) occupies an ever more visible role in corporate and educational settings, and rightly so. For scholarship providers, this offers an opportunity to provide funds that allow students from marginalized backgrounds to pursue higher education that they might otherwise be limited from pursuing. Here are five basic principles and best practices around creating DEI scholarships. https://ow.ly/jVY150QxSEj

Firing Controversy: Higher Education's Struggle for Inclusion and Honest Conversations #academicfreedom #academicrigor #collegesanduniversities #complexissues. #cultureoffear #cultureoffearandintimidation #decisionmaking #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equity #firingcontroversy #Freespeech #highereducation #inclusion #intellectualfreedom #leadershipstyle #marginalizedcommunities #openandhonestconversations #politicalcorrectness #qualityofeducation #reform #selfcensorship #sexualmisconductcases #UniversityofWisconsinEauClaireChancellorJoeGow

Literacy Pittsburgh is an honoree in the upcoming Engaging Pittsburgh Awards, where they'll be recognized for their outstanding achievements in the 'Innovative People Practices' category. With a diverse student population, Literacy Pittsburgh's staff leadership and board of directors recognize the importance of integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into our organizational fabric. In June 2022, the board of directors adopted Literacy Pittsburgh's first DEIA Action Plan. The plan was developed with the assistance of Demeshia Seals of DLRS Solutions and Dr. Cheryl Hall Russel of BW3. It was based on a human capital audit, cultural survey, and input from staff, board, and volunteers over 15 months. The DEIA Plan is integral to Literacy Pittsburgh's overall growth strategy. It is managed by our DEIA Committee, which comprises board and staff members, with the assistance of our DEIA Staff Engagement Committee. The plan focuses on refining talent recruitment and retention to protect against bias, infusing inclusion and diversity into our strategic plan and leadership goals, and educating and reinforcing DEIA priorities with staff, board, and volunteers. Join us in celebrating their achievements, register for the event using this link: https://lnkd.in/e-KS94yb #phra2024 #inclusive #engagingpittsburgh #engagingpgh #HR #ilovHR #diversity #equity #equality #inclusion #innovation #empowerment #impactful #womenimpact #mentorship #literacy #education #knowledgeispower