NADOHE - National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education

NADOHE President Paulette Granberry Russell, J.D. in Inside Higher Ed: Without clear understanding of what Trump’s directives are in his recent executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion, “public institutions as well as private institutions are left to guess,” said Paulette Granberry Russell, president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. She said that’s created “confusion, it’s led to chaos, it’s led to fear and apprehension.” https://ow.ly/QWuQ50V94eO

The countdown is on: #NADOHE25 is less than a week away! Hear from our Health Equity Keynote Speaker, Dr. Victoria Lee, about the transformation from sickness care to wellness care. Join us in Chicago by registering at www.nadohe.org.

NADOHE has joined the American Council on Education and dozens of other higher education groups in asking the Department of Education to rescind its “Dear Colleague” letter, which has challenged core principles and caused uncertainty and fear at colleges and universities across the country.

BREAKING NEWS: NADOHE wins significant legal victory against Trump Administration, with a federal court issuing a nationwide preliminary injunction against the provisions of President Trump’s harmful anti-DEI Executive Orders, in the lawsuit spearheaded by NADOHE. https://ow.ly/2KME50V4IN4

Are you registered for #NADOHE25, which will be held March 5-8 in Chicago? Eric Wilcots, Ph.D., is among this year’s exceptional lineup of keynote speakers. His talk, "The North Star: Perspectives of an Astrophysicist and Dean in Uncertain Times," will provide attendees with groundbreaking perspectives on academic innovation and inclusion.

NADOHE views the DOE “Dear Colleague” letter as yet another unconstitutional tactic by the Trump Administration in its effort to deter and chill the lawful programs and principles that colleges and universities have undertaken to build campus communities that foster inclusive excellence and that support academic freedom. Read our full response: https://lnkd.in/e3P8c4g2

With the #NADOHE25 Annual Conference just three weeks away, we would like to highlight our featured speakers who will be joining us in Chicago. First up, opening keynote Hill Harper: Reflecting on pivotal moments in his career as an actor, activist, and humanitarian, Harper will provide guidance on navigating the pressures of incivility and culture wars within academic institutions.

The Washington Post has covered our federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive orders that attack diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. With the support of Democracy Forward, we’re advocating for critical work alongside the American Association of University Professors, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United and the mayor and city council of Baltimore. https://lnkd.in/ePZmXXBg

NADOHE has joined as lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration. This lawsuit, filed today by Democracy Forward on behalf of NADOHE and several co-plaintiffs, challenges the reckless and unconstitutional executive orders signed by President Trump shortly after taking office that seek to dismantle the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility within the fabric of our federal government and beyond. Letter to our members: https://ow.ly/obWc50USUZ2 Democracy Forward statement: https://ow.ly/ms7T50USUZ9

NADOHE has been featured in The Associated Press, highlighting the chilling effect at colleges as higher ed cautiously navigates the crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. https://ow.ly/PFyQ50USrJJ