Pilot program implements well-being support recommendations for students of color at 18 colleges
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The past year has brought both mental health and racial justice to the forefront for many college leaders. A survey of college presidents from the American Council on Education found that more respondents rated the mental health of students as a pressing issue than said the same about spring enrollment numbers.
Read More about Pilot program implements well-being support recommendations for students of color at 18 collegesAdvocates propose strategies to improve the judicial appointments process and the diversity of California courts
CAL MATTERS — A diverse bench can lead litigants to feel more trustful of the judicial system. And some research demonstrates that having judges from different ethnicities and backgrounds can also affect case outcomes. Advocates of judicial diversity are trying an array of strategies.
Read More about Advocates propose strategies to improve the judicial appointments process and the diversity of California courtsArizona State University Law receives grant to conduct evaluation of state police use of force
ASU NEWS — The ASU Foundation has been awarded a $250,000 grant by the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation to explore the development of a statewide system for conducting Sentinel Event Reviews of police use of force, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Read More about Arizona State University Law receives grant to conduct evaluation of state police use of forceA look at Georgetown Law professor Rosa Brooks’ book chronicling her experience as a reserve police officer
INSIDE HIGHER ED — While many of us in higher education are interested in policing, crime, gentrification, incarceration and violence, few of us would be curious enough to enter that world entirely. We would read books and articles, perhaps conduct surveys and interviews. We’d gather and analyze data. Brooks decided to become a cop.
Read More about A look at Georgetown Law professor Rosa Brooks’ book chronicling her experience as a reserve police officerPenn Law establishes fund to support racial justice and anti-racism efforts
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — With the support of a multi-year gift from the partners at Morgan Lewis, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has established the Morgan Lewis Impact Fund for Racial Justice. The fund will provide financial support to racial justice and anti-racism efforts at the Law School.
Read More about Penn Law establishes fund to support racial justice and anti-racism effortsStanford Law and NYU Law centers co-publish report evaluating hate crime laws
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL — Stanford Law School and the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School published a comprehensive report that assesses critiques of hate crime laws from communities of color and other targeted communities, and evaluates potential alternative approaches to respond to hate crimes more effectively.
Read More about Stanford Law and NYU Law centers co-publish report evaluating hate crime lawsStetson Law joins consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies in Florida
STETSON UNIVERSITY — Representatives from four higher education institutions who collectively serve 36,000 students in St. Petersburg, Florida are joining together to create a consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies.
Read More about Stetson Law joins consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies in FloridaRecord number of Black women leading law schools
LEXOLOGY — Although the numbers still fall short, Black women are making strides in the legal world. According to recent data, Black women will be leading 14%…
Read More about Record number of Black women leading law schoolsSyracuse Law co-hosts National Disability Law Appellate Competition
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Syracuse University College of Law and the National Disabled Law Students Association (NDLSA) will co-host the inaugural National Disability Law Appellate Competition (NDLAC), to be held virtually March 25-27, 2022.
Read More about Syracuse Law co-hosts National Disability Law Appellate CompetitionABA legal education section approves new diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination standards for law schools
ABA JOURNAL — Proposed revisions to strengthen law school accreditation standards addressing diversity, inclusion and nondiscrimination were approved Friday by the council of the ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
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