Navigating Legislative Barriers: Analyzing the Impact of Anti-DEI Policies on Higher Education and Student Success

Conference: Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success Conference

Date: 6/24/2024, 02:40 PM - 03:30 PM

Location: Capistrano AB

Program Type: General Interest (50 minutes)

Professional Competencies: Ethical Professional Practice and Personal Foundations - Foundational, Social Justice and Inclusion - Foundational

Content Areas: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Programs and Advocacy, Policy and Governmental Affairs

Target Groups: Mid-level Student Affairs Professionals, New Professionals

Institution Types: Community Colleges, Large Universities

Certification Domains: Social Justice and Inclusion, Leadership

Abstract

In 2024, a new wave of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) state policies have deepened challenges for higher education professionals. The session will provide a framework for assessing the broader impacts on institutional practices, campus climate, and support services. Attendees will learn to identify these policies' direct and indirect consequences on historically minoritized and first-generation students and gain insights into navigating legislative barriers while maintaining a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Presenters

• Diana Ali
  Director of Policy Research and Advocacy, NASPA
  NASPA