Tag: HEED Award
The 2021 HEED Awards: Support
Office of Hispanic Outreach
Clemson University’s Office of Hispanic Outreach fosters a welcoming environment for Hispanic and Latinx students, staff, and faculty by developing and...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Social Justice & Activism
Equitable Adelphi Action Team
The Equitable Adelphi Action Team at Adelphi University is amplifying student voices in its fight against racism. The new team is...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Recruitment and Retention
Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways
NASA has selected Central Washington University (CWU) to receive $8.5 million in grant funding over the next four years to...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Policy
Office of People and Culture
In 2020, Agnes Scott College renamed the Office of Human Resources to the Office of People and Culture (P&C) and...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Innovative Diversity Education
UDiversity Educational Institute
The UDiversity Educational Institute at Binghamton University works collaboratively with all constituency groups to promote a campus climate that values DEI. The...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Health & Wellness
Connect & Thrive Program
The Connect & Thrive program is a collaborative effort between Indiana University Bloomington (IU) public health professors Angela Chow and Hsien-Chang...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Events & Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month
The El Paso Community College (EPCC) Hispanic Heritage Committee hosts a series of events annually to mark this special time of the...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Community Outreach
Broward UP
To assist underrepresented and marginalized communities, the Broward UP initiative led by Broward College offers free educational opportunities, workforce training, and support services...
The 2021 HEED Awards: Campus Climate
Understanding the Black Student Experience
This free virtual event at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) offers underrepresented students the opportunity to explore student groups and...
The 2021 HEED Award Testimonials
Case Western Reserve University
“Case Western Reserve University views the INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award, a nationally recognized achievement, as a prestigious honor. To receive...
The 2021 HEED Awards: A Decade of Recognizing Excellence in Diversity
With the gradual reopening of college and university campuses in 2021, there has been increased urgency in the drive to advance diversity, equity, and...
The 2020 Health Professions HEED Award Testimonials
“We applied for the Health Professions HEED Award because we want our school to continue to be recognized for its diversity and inclusion efforts,...
Universities Develop Unique Programs That Level the Playing Field for Educational...
Higher education presents life-changing opportunities for students from underserved backgrounds —opening the door to new experiences, successful careers, and much more. For many of...
Leaders at HEED Award Institutions Are Speaking Out
Presidents and chancellors from various HEED Award institutions shared their perspectives with INSIGHT Into Diversity on how receiving this prestigious national honor has positively...
Diversity Leaders Share Why They Pursue the HEED Award
The annual INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) recognizes colleges’ and universities’ dedication to a diverse and inclusive campus. Chief diversity...
The 2019 HEED Awards: Innovation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Continues
Readers of INSIGHT Into Diversity are almost certainly aware that underrepresented groups in the United States will soon become the majority. Despite this fact,...
Two Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions Aim to Serve Growing Latinx Communities
According to the Pew Research Center, Hispanic and Latinx individuals are “the principal driver of U.S. demographic growth, accounting for half of the national...
Ensuring Our Nation’s Health Through Education and Equity
Health professions schools face unique challenges when it comes to recruiting, educating, and treating diverse populations. With so many constituents to serve and support,...
University of Houston Embraces Diversity as an Inherent Aspect of its...
Highlights from the first institution to receive three INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards in one year: University of Houston, University of...
Diversity and Inclusion in Action
INSIGHT Into Diversity recognizes 92 institutions that put diversity and inclusion to work on their campuses by honoring them with the Higher Education Excellence in...
INSIGHT Recognizes 92 Colleges and Universities for Excellence in Diversity
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, announced Sept. 14, the 92 recipients of its annual Higher Education Excellence...
Achieving Diversity Through Inclusion: The University of South Carolina’s Active Commitment
When hired last year as the University of South Carolina's (USC) first chief diversity officer, John Dozier had his work cut out for him....