Conversations about DEI in education are more heated now than before as people discuss varying viewpoints on the matter of creating inclusive environments on campus amid concerns about academic freedom and political tensions.
The good news is that by implementing the right strategy, academic leaders can effectively involve faculty to reduce polarization and promote widespread endorsement of DEI initiatives. They can cultivate positive environment where DEI is not a source of conflict but a roundly embraced institutional principle.
Beyond Programs: Leadership Lessons from Ireland’s Inclusive Universities
During a recent sabbatical studying inclusive postsecondary education in Ireland, I visited four universities—University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and Mary Immaculate
Ashley Rodrigues
July 20, 2026
