I am a scholar of higher education and student affairs administration and faculty in Educational Policy, Research, and Administration at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I study how colleges and universities impact students’ capacities to engage in transformative
Harvard Prioritizing Engagement Over Statements Is A Good Thing
After intense scrutiny and widespread commentary on how Harvard’s leaders responded to the October 7th attacks, Harvard will no longer issue statements
Stop Requiring DEI Statements From Faculty Applicants
The DEI statement has become a form of virtue signaling regardless of whether institutional policies and practices reflect these values.
Faculty Vote “No Confidence” In Chancellor Following Student Arrests
UMass faculty vote no confidence in response to violent response to campus protests for Gaza but the process was inconsistent.
College Faculty Members Have The Power To Withstand DEI Scrutiny
I have been watching the national climate around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office, resources, and employees closely.