Feb 25, 2021
BLURB:
The coronavirus has spurred a huge economic downturn in the nation, leaving countless colleges and universities with no choice but to tighten their budgets. With these institutions cutting their spending, how will they be able to maintain their work in diversity and inclusion?
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education explores this question and more in its final segment in a series of online discussions, originally hosted by Diverse and CoopLew last May. Join in on the conversation among university leaders and diversity professionals in this two-part webcast moderated by editor-at-large Dr. Jamal Watson. You will quickly notice that the questions addressed in this webcast remain relevant as the pandemic continues.
PANELISTS:
Panel 1:
Dr. Walter Bumphus, President, American Association of Community Colleges
Dr. Timothy D. Sands, President, Virginia Tech
Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University
Panel 2:
Dr. Lisa M. Coleman, Senior VP for Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation, New York University
Dr. Ken D. Coopwood, Co-Founder, CoopLew
Dr. William T. Lewis, Co-Founder, CoopLew
Dr. Debra Joy Pérez, Senior VP for Organizational Culture, Inclusion and Equity, Simmons University
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
QUOTABLES:
“What I would say to the philanthropic community is make investments in the students that can least afford to remain in college and cross the finish line, if you want to see, ultimately, a more diverse, inclusive and competitive society.”
“We've got to continue to keep our eye on what's going on with student success and diversity. Because if you've got diversity only and you don't couple that with student success and high expectations for all of your students, it's all for naught anyway.”
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
As Universities Tighten Budgets During the Coronavirus, What Will Happen to Diversity Initiatives? Read the article here: https://diverseeducation.com/article/177074/
Disruption and Digital Generational Literacy: Are You Ready? Read the article here: https://diverseeducation.com/article/174280/
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