Abstract
This paper addresses a sensitive and complex issue in a manner that promotes understanding, education, and constructive dialogue within the academic community. We explore the complex dynamics of the Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within higher education institutions. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how geopolitical conflicts, particularly the longstanding and multifaceted conflict between Israel and Hamas, influences the DEI climate at institutions of higher learning in the United States. The focus is on understanding the impact as measured with a DEI assessment at the institutional level and for faculty, staff, and students; and consider strategies to enhance DEI in the context of these challenging global issues. The objectives are to 1. provide a factual, unbiased overview of the Israel-Hamas conflict, including its historical context and current state; 2. examine how this conflict affects students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds within higher education settings; and 3. develop strategies for educators and administrators to address and mitigate the impact of such global issues on campus DEI efforts.
Presenters
Tammie CummingAssociate Provost, Academic Affairs, City University of New York, New York, United States Gehad Gad
Institutional Research Specialist, Institutional Effectiveness, Brooklyn College (CUNY), New York, United States Isana Leshchinskaya
Associate Director for Educational Research and Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness, City University of New York Brooklyn College, New York, United States David Miller
School Director and Professor, School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education, University of Florida, Florida, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Civic, Political, and Community Studies
KEYWORDS
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, BELONGINGNESS, HIGHER EDUCATION, ASSESSMENT
