Educational equity

University of Phoenix Launches Student and Alumni Leadership Council

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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University of Phoenix proudly announces the establishment of the Student and Alumni Leadership Council, which held its first meeting on March 21, 2024.

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  • University of Phoenix proudly announces the establishment of the Student and Alumni Leadership Council, which held its first meeting on March 21, 2024.
  • “We are thrilled to launch the Student and Alumni Leadership Council at University of Phoenix,” shares Tondra Richardson, MBA, Director of Student Diversity & Inclusion with the Office of Educational Equity.
  • We look forward to working with council members to cultivate connections among students, alumni, and administration, while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across every facet of university life.”
    The Student and Alumni Leadership Council has established the following aims:
    Advocate for Equity: The Council will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all facets of University life
    Provide Valuable Feedback: Council members will serve as ambassadors, offering insights and recommendations on University policies and procedures
    Promote Leadership Development: The Council will encourage students to embody the University Learning Goals through developing skills such as leadership, communication, and organization
    In addition to the goals above, the Student and Alumni Leadership Council will serve as the voice of the student body for OEE initiatives, reinforcing the importance of institutional connectedness and providing representation for its student stakeholders.
  • The inaugural Student and Alumni Leadership Council is made up of the following 20 individuals:

University of Phoenix hosts April Educational Equity Webinar, “Transforming Workplace Culture through Inclusive Hiring Practices”

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Transforming Workplace Culture through Inclusive Hiring Practices” on April 18, 2024, at noon MDT.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Transforming Workplace Culture through Inclusive Hiring Practices” on April 18, 2024, at noon MDT.
  • “We are excited to explore the transformative impact of inclusive hiring practices on organizational culture and a sense of employee belonging,” shares Saray Lopez, MBA, director of Student Diversity & Inclusion at University of Phoenix, and a host of the series.
  • Topics will include practical methods for creating inclusive job postings, designing unbiased interview processes, and implementing accessible recruitment practices.
  • The OEE supports students and faculty year-round with programs like the Inclusive Leadership Summit and an internal offering for staff and faculty, The Inclusive Café.

University of Phoenix Office of Educational Equity Leadership Presents at 2024 OLC Innovate Conference

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Office of Educational Equity Program Manager Jelisa Dallas, M.S.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Office of Educational Equity Program Manager Jelisa Dallas, M.S.
  • Dallas currently sits on of the board of the University of Phoenix employee resource group, African American Council for Excellence.
  • The Office of Educational Equity leads internal and external initiatives promoting understanding and inclusive practices throughout the University, aligning with the University of Phoenix President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
  • The next Summit, free to the public and themed “Transparency as the catalyst for belonging,” is planned for June 11-13, 2024.

AIR Research and Policy Experts to Present at American Educational Research Association, National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meetings

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.

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  • Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.
  • AERA is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning, and its annual meeting is one of the largest gatherings of education researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the world.
  • ET featuring experts from AIR, the Gates Foundation, the Urban Institute, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and more.
  • AIR experts will also present at the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Annual Meeting , which is being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia, with virtual training and paper sessions after April 14.

University of Phoenix Hosts Educational Equity Webinar on Promoting Equity and Recognition in the Workplace

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Promoting Equity: Redefining Roles & Recognizing Undervalued Efforts” on March 21, 2024, at 12:00pm MST.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Promoting Equity: Redefining Roles & Recognizing Undervalued Efforts” on March 21, 2024, at 12:00pm MST.
  • “Once we understand how efforts are valued, we can explore strategies for promoting equity and recognition.
  • We look forward to hosting a focused dialogue to help raise visibility on this important issue and facilitating an impactful discussion."
  • The session will be moderated by Erica Stroman, senior account specialist, Workforce Solutions, and Chair, Community Engagement and Partnership for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working group at University of Phoenix.

University of Phoenix Hosts Educational Equity Webinar on Combatting Discrimination

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Combatting Discrimination with Gamification” on February 15, 2024, at 11:00am MST.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Combatting Discrimination with Gamification” on February 15, 2024, at 11:00am MST.
  • "We’re thrilled to host a webinar on meaningful ways to combat discrimination and have the chance to examine the factors that compound inequality," shares Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of Student Diversity & Inclusion at University of Phoenix, and a host of the series.
  • The discussion will be hosted by Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of Student Diversity & Inclusion, and Saray Lopez, MBA, director, Student Diversity & Inclusion, both with the Office of Educational Equity (OEE) at University of Phoenix.
  • The Educational Equity Webinar Series is part of a series of events with which the OEE engages, aiming to foster cultural awareness, thought leadership and community alliances to promote and sustain educational equity and diversity initiatives.

University of Phoenix Hosts Educational Equity Webinar on Building a Strong Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Saturday, January 6, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Building a Culture of DEIB: Is it in Your Organization’s DNA?” on January 18, 2024, at 11:00am AZT.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Building a Culture of DEIB: Is it in Your Organization’s DNA?” on January 18, 2024, at 11:00am AZT.
  • Dr. Nika White: A distinguished University of Phoenix alumna, Dr. White is an international authority and fearless amplifier of all things DEI.
  • He recently co-authored a report on the implementation of equity standards , and his expertise includes community organizing, immigration, education equity and racial justice.
  • The discussion will be hosted by Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of Student Diversity & Inclusion and Saray Lopez, MBA, director, Student Diversity & Inclusion, both with the Office of Educational Equity (OEE) at University of Phoenix.

University of Phoenix hosts Educational Equity Webinar Highlighting Diversity of United States Military Servicemembers During World War II

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Force Multiplier: Diversity in Service of our country in World War II,” on November 16, 2023, at 11:00am AZT.

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  • University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Force Multiplier: Diversity in Service of our country in World War II,” on November 16, 2023, at 11:00am AZT.
  • “The panel discussion aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the ways servicemembers experience aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in country’s military environments,” states Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of Student Diversity & Inclusion at University of Phoenix, and a host of the series.
  • For 30 years, Olano served the United States of America as a civilian broadcaster for the Department of Defense.
  • The Educational Equity Webinar Series is part of a series of events with which the OEE engages aiming to foster cultural awareness, thought leadership and community alliances to promote and sustain educational equity and diversity initiatives.

University of Phoenix Leadership Present at WCET Annual Meeting

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that two members of its leadership team presented at the WCET Annual Meeting , held October 25-27 in New Orleans, LA.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that two members of its leadership team presented at the WCET Annual Meeting , held October 25-27 in New Orleans, LA.
  • The three-day event brought together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging policy challenges facing institutions and organizations.
  • “University of Phoenix has adapted skills-mapped programming to help bridge the skills gap that today’s employers are facing,” shares Savron.
  • In her role as vice provost of University of Phoenix, she oversees strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University.

University of Phoenix Leadership present at EDUCAUSE Event

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that four members of its leadership team presented at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, held, October 9-12 in Chicago, IL.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that four members of its leadership team presented at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, held, October 9-12 in Chicago, IL.
  • “I am honored to present at EDUCAUSE and discuss how University of Phoenix has leveraged change management and made it part of its DNA when pursuing large scale initiatives,” shared Booker.
  • A veteran of University of Phoenix or 25 years, Hallock is a Senior Director of Change Management and Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
  • In her role as vice provost of University of Phoenix, she oversees strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University.