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Opinion

Another Thing the Book Burning at Georgia Southern Reveals

The events are partly the consequence of expectations that the delivery of “diverse” content will by itself engineer more equitable and inclusive campus communities, argues David Shih.

A Seminary, Same-Sex Marriage and Student Privacy

Former student sues seminary, claiming it expelled her after it obtained tax information -- shared for financial aid purposes -- indicating she was in a same-sex marriage.

‘Rethinking Diversity Frameworks in Higher Education’

Authors discuss their new book on race relations in higher education.

Fired for Violating or Upholding Title IX Law?

Ohio magistrate recommends a federal judge allow a Title IX lawsuit against the University of Cincinnati to proceed. The university has asked that the case, brought by a former Title IX coordinator who alleged she was forced out for doing her job, be dismissed.
Opinion

Creating and Publicizing a Diversity Plan

Michael Bugeja describes in detail how to develop, update and share a stand-alone plan that puts everyone on record.

Diversity Statements as 'Litmus Tests'

Mathematician comes out against mandatory diversity statements, while others say they continue to be valuable -- with some caveats.

Supreme Court Takes Up DACA

Court considers whether the Trump administration lawfully ended a program that provides deportation relief and work authorization to hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people, including many college students.
Opinion

Higher Education Needs More Affirmative Action, Not Less

The lesson of the recent case at Harvard University is that colleges and universities must do more to fully recognize their students as whole people, writes Margaret M. Chin.