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We have all lived through a change initiative that looked great on paper, but when we tried to implement it, it either didn’t succeed in the ways we’d hoped
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Too often, leaders view diversity initiatives as matters of checking boxes. But to truly improve the next generation, we must encourage diversity while creating space for inclusive celebration and
This article first appeared in The Best of the 2022 Leadership in Higher Education Conference (Magna Publications, 2023).
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As the United States is becoming more diverse, higher education institutions must create experiences to prepare our students to work in diverse workplaces and communities. We must start by
