Group of diverse students
Mission and Philosophy

Making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a Mission, Not Just an Initiative 

This article first appeared in Academic Leader on February 3, 2020 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. When I was appointed Central Michigan University’s (CMU’s) first chief diversity officer in April 2018, I was charged with making the campus a more inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. At CMU, diversity, equity,...
Building Alliances and Networks of Support
Marketing and Communication, Mission and Philosophy

Building Alliances and Networks of Support in Higher Education: A New Era in Higher Education 

This article first appeared in Academic Leader on April 15, 2019. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. An irony of higher education is that as college degree attainment has become more common and necessary for employment and economic growth, governmental investment has declined. Many state legislatures have reduced their support for higher...
Students protesting white supremacy on campus
Diversity, Mission and Philosophy

Creating Dialogue in the Interest of Social Justice on Campus 

In a polarized national climate, free speech and First Amendment protections have drawn increasing attention on college campuses. With the advent of open white nationalism, expressions of white supremacy, and the potential for hate speech, campuses have sought to protect student safety and guard against the harassment of minoritized students....