THE STATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION OUTLINED IN NEW BOOK, HIGHER EDUCATION IN A CHANGING WORLD

hanging dynamics, from accreditation to unsustainable economic models, have forced colleges and universities to examine their fundamental principles while also grappling with the changing needs of the national and globalized workforce, including the shift to online learning. At the same time, the diversification of the American population challenges higher education institutions to serve all students across racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries.

Fielding University Press’ Higher Education in a Changing World, aims to provide knowledge and insight for anyone seeking to understand and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the 21st century higher education space.

CEdited by Drs. Orlando L. Taylor, Nicole Retland, and Katherine McGraw, Higher Education in a Changing World was written as a guide to an industry in a constant stage of change.

Authored by nearly 50 higher education scholars and leaders from across the spectrum of higher education, the book tackles issues, such as the global challenges facing higher education leadership; how institutions can thrive in a competitive environment; the opportunities of international outreach; initiatives to advance greater diversity and equity; the key role played by HBCUs and other special focused institutions; rethinking traditional STEM education; and how to foster transformative experiences for students.

Higher Education in a Changing World is available in print and e-book formats on Amazon and other booksellers.

STUDENT DONICA HARPER AND FACULTY ANTHONY “AGEE” GREENE RECEIVE INAUGURAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY DEI AWARD

The Clinical Psychology Program’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award recognizes the contributions students and faculty make to advance DEI work. Clinical Psychology student Donica Harper and core faculty Anthony “AGee” Greene, PhD, are the inaugural award recipients.

“It was an honor to be nominated and receive the inaugural award,” Donica said. “As students, we often do not think we can make as much of a difference as those in leadership. However, throughout my time at Fielding, my voice has been one that individuals were willing to hear and learn from. This award is a motivational opportunity to continue doing the work that means so much to me.”

The field of clinical psychology has much work to do to embrace and advance DEI values in academia.

“To win this inaugural DEI faculty award is really appreciated because it suggests that my commitment has been seen by others,” said Dr. Greene. “The fact that this award has evolved suggests that we are getting better at valuing DEI work, which, hopefully, will continue to make things better. I believe that the majority, though not all, have come to recognize that we must evolve our approaches to include Indigenous worldviews and practices. We are still learning what that means and how to accomplish it. I think that academia is poised for another paradigm shift in clinical psychology in order to incorporate more decolonized epistemology and pedagogy. This, to me, is the future of DEI in academic psychology.”

To learn more about the DEI work at Fielding, visit: www. fielding.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei