Beyond the Quad

Your free weekly newsletter from Insight Into Diversity, the Leader in Advancing Best Practices in Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Weekly News Roundup:

USAID Shutdown Threatens University Research, Aid Efforts

HACU Urges Congress to Pass the DREAM Act

New Mexico’s Latest Push for Menstrual Equity in Higher Ed

TSU Partners with Nashville DOT to Drive Transportation Safety Innovations

Insight’s Exclusive Stories:

Taking the Necessary Steps: Without significant, targeted changes, the mental health challenges facing students are likely to continue growing.

Doctoral Distress: Pursuing a PhD represents the pinnacle of academic achievement, but the mental health toll plagues many doctoral candidates.

Addressing Faculty Mental Health: 42% of faculty members experiencing mental health issues refrained from seeking help due to fears of professional repercussions or appearing “weak.”

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The prestigious Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award annually recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and belonging. Any public or private not-for-profit college or university in the U.S. and Canada may apply.

Is this your first time applying? Check out the top 10 reasons to work collaboratively with your colleagues. Start your application today! »

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This Week’s Featured Careers:

Assistant Dean of Admission, Amherst College

Radiation Oncology Program Leader, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine

Sexual Health Education Coordinator, Indiana University

Director, Doctor of Education Program, Johns Hopkins University

Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina

Assistant Director of Management and Executive Education, Rollins College

Grant Coordinator, Office of Research, University of Cincinnati

Research Grants Coordinator, University of Louisville

Co-Program Director, Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Virginia Cooperative Extension Resource Coordinator, Virginia Tech

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Coming Soon:

Our April issue’s special focus is Business Schools and will highlight the 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award winners. Deadline to Advertise: March 3rd. Reserve Your Space »

The May issue will have a special section on Medical, Dental, and Veterinary schools. Deadline to Advertise: April 8th. Reserve Your Space »

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Accessible Toolkits You Can USE
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• Burnout Recovery

• Human Resources in Higher Ed

Conversations That Matter
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