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Getty Images / iStockphoto and presentations focus on diverse teaching environments , and provide a new value-added extension to existing programs . The Applied Behavior Analysts programs encourage diverse and inclusive opportunities for individualized growth of the clients served . Felician opportunities to embrace diversity through our United Nations programs and Women ’ s Entrepreneurship events in our Center for Innovation and Profession Studies continue remotely .
Georgian Court University By Dr . Joseph R . Marbach , President
This year has been marked by foci on online education and diversity and inclusion . These emphases benefit students academically , but they are also preparing them for the workplace . The National Association of Colleges and Employers ( NACE ) identified digital technology and global / intercultural fluency as two of the eight career readiness competencies employers seek from college graduates . Georgian Court University ’ s switch to a hybrid-HyFlex delivery method during the pandemic required students to adapt to new and emerging technologies to solve problems , complete tasks and accomplish their goals . Students use multiple platforms and modalities to complete their courses and supplement their learning and research topics . These skills will enable them to adapt to new technology sources and use them to enhance their work . Similarly , the creation of the university ’ s Council on Diversity and Inclusion ( CDI ) and the emphasis on educating and engaging the community on diversity and inclusion issues prepares students for their future workplaces . Students engage in the development and delivery of programs focusing on valuing , respecting and learning from diverse cultures , races , ages , genders , sexual orientations and religions . Additionally , the university designed courses to increase global and intercultural fluency . These efforts will enable graduating students to engage effectively with all people .
Kean University By Dr . Lamont Repollet , President
At Kean University , diversity and equity are our greatest strengths . In fact , U . S . News & World Report recognized Kean as one of the most diverse universities in the country and a top performer for social mobility . Kean welcomes students where they are and takes them where they want to be . Kean ’ s programs for first-generation , low-income , transfer and non-traditional students as well as our research opportunities and academic support services are
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