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As of August 2024, there were 14 states that passed anti-DEI laws eliminating DEI offices at colleges and universities across the United States. At Emerson, our moniker for “DEI” is “EASJ” or equity, access, and social justice. We consider EASJ as a vital part of maintaining an effective learning and working environment. During this panel discussion between ProArts faculty and administrators on the changing landscape of DEI in higher education, participants will examine what DEI entails, share best practices in inclusive teaching, explore common misconceptions about DEI, consider what changes are anticipated in the near future, and the potential long-term impact as DEI faces mounting opposition in the US political landscape.

Panelists: Monroe France, Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, Tufts University | Monique Van Willingh, Interim Dean of Students and Campus Life, Director of Cultural Equity and Belonging, New England Conservatory of Music | +1 TBA

Moderator: Shaya Gregory Poku, Vice President for Equity and Social Justice, Emerson College