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“Diversity & Inclusion in Illinois Higher Education”

“Diversity & Inclusion in Illinois Higher Education”. Illinois Community College Trustees Association March 14, 2008. Terry Nunn Deputy Director, Diversity and Outreach Illinois Board of Higher Education nunn@ibhe.org (217) 557-7377.

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“Diversity & Inclusion in Illinois Higher Education”

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  1. “Diversity & Inclusion in Illinois Higher Education” Illinois Community College Trustees Association March 14, 2008 Terry Nunn Deputy Director, Diversity and Outreach Illinois Board of Higher Education nunn@ibhe.org (217) 557-7377

  2. Illinois Board of Higher EducationPolicy Statement – “Diversity” Our Policy The Illinois Board of Higher Education recognizes that student and faculty diversity enhances the education of all students and offers direct and indirect public benefits to our state and nation. Diverse learning environments positively affect students’ critical thinking skills, their civic commitment, and preparation for work in a global economy, among other benefits. The Illinois Board of Higher Education and its public colleges and universities are committed to making the utmost efforts, and using all legal means, to advance diversity in higher education.

  3. Diversity & Inclusion - Part I Diversity & Inclusion - Part II The Shifting Landscape Challenges & Opportunities

  4. Diversity & Inclusion - Part I The Shifting Landscape

  5. Overview • Examine data trends and comparisons in higher education • Review Enrollments (By Sector, Race & Gender) • Discuss Graduation Rate Data • Discuss Transfer Data • Review Full-time Faculty Data • Discuss Policy Implications for Illinois Community College Trustees

  6. Co-Presenter • Dr. Karen Hunter-AndersonVice President, Adult Education & Institutional Support, Illinois Community College Board, Springfield, Illinois

  7. Why Should We Discuss “Diversity & Inclusion” in IL Higher Ed? • “Live in a global society” • “Necessary part of life” • “Need different solutions to old problems” • “Our educational competence depends on it” • “Because it affects our bottom line”

  8. Illinois Higher Education Enrollments

  9. Illinois Higher Education Graduation Rates

  10. Illinois Higher Education Faculty Data

  11. Illinois Higher Education Transfer Data

  12. Questions & Answers

  13. Diversity & Inclusion - Part II Challenges and Opportunities

  14. Overview • Participants will examine various challenges and opportunities faced by colleges and universities regarding diversity and inclusion • Panelists will discuss strategies that have been successfully implemented at institutions • Participants will consider policy implications for Illinois Community College Trustees

  15. Panelists • Dr. Larry Peterson, President, Shawnee Community College • Dr. Kim Armstrong, Assistant Dean of Student Support Services, Black Hawk College • Dr. Santos Rivera, Senior Executive Director, Affirmative Action and Institutional Outreach Initiatives, Northeastern Illinois University

  16. Focus Topics • Dr. Larry Peterson - Recruitment and Retention of Minority Faculty and Staff • Dr. Kim Armstrong – Successful Institutional Efforts for Inclusion / Diversity • Dr. Santos Rivera – Supporting Successful Student Transfers

  17. Questions & Answers

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