Dear Colleague,
As the new academic year begins we encourage you to think of ways you can integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging resources and programming into your professional development plan as well as your students academic plans. September is recognized as Self-improvement Month; a time dedicated to improving yourself and setting goals to boost your overall well-being. Use this time to set new goals, release negativity and create a plan for your overall personal and professional development. In September we also celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, which recognizes the achievements of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. We invite you to celebrate those around you who have impacted your community and explore the national archives highlighting Hispanic culture.
This newsletter offers a brief overview of options through Diversity Abroad to support your pursuit in acquiring knowledge, skills, and confidence to advance diversity and inclusive excellence. We hope to be able to connect with you through one — or many — of the opportunities listed below! Continue reading for more information.
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THIS MONTH WITH DIVERSITY ABROAD |
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| Call for Proposals & Presenter Profiles Extended! |
Good news! You have an additional week to submit a session proposal or presenter profiles for the Global Inclusion Regional Summit! Do you have some ideas you want to share or topics to discuss focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion in Europe? Submit a proposal or your presenter profile by Friday, September 15, 2023 to be considered!
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Join Diversity Abroad in Chicago for #GIC23 |
The 2023 Global Inclusion Conference is around the corner, and we are excited to welcome you to Chicago. Be sure to register before regular registration closes on September 29, 2023.
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Navigating the Path to Diversity: Biden-Harris Administration's Guidance for University Admissions Following the June Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
In August, the Biden-Harris Administration released guidance on prioritizing diversity and inclusion in higher education following the Supreme Court’s decision to ban the use of race (affirmative action) in college admissions. Read our comments on how the guidance can be applied to international education and exchange. Read More!
Advancing the Work of DEI in International Education Through Thought Leadership and Research
Scholars of color and organizations centered on serving minoritized populations are often underrepresented in thought leadership due to biases in academic recognition. Read our latest article that highlights the importance of recognizing, supporting, and citing scholars of color and practitioner-focused entities like Diversity Abroad. Read More!
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| The Intersection of Anti-DEI Legislation & Education Abroad |
Diversity Abroad Director, Dr. Lily Lopez-McGee joined host, Zac Macinnes on the Changing Lives Through Education Abroad Podcast for a thought provoking interview around the ramifications for Education Abroad given the recent changes to Affirmative Action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation.
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September 13 Town Hall on International Education, Affirmative Action, and Diversity Bans |
Join Executive Director Lily Lopez-McGee as she joins a panel of thought leaders in discussing the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the use of race in college admissions on the field of international education and exchange.
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NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARENESS MONTH |
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BECOME A DIVERSITY ABROAD MEMBER!
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Diversity Abroad is the leading membership organization that inspires and supports educators, policy makers, industry professionals and other stakeholders in leveraging global educational programs to support the academic success, interpersonal development and career readiness of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Diversity Abroad firmly believes in the power of global education and that access to the benefits such experiences afford is a question of educational equity.
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