Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Where Do We Go from Here?
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The older I get, the more I realize how quickly time passes, whether you’re having fun or not! It was twenty-five years ago this month that I left my position as chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint to become what many say was the first person to serve as vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at a major research university. Although I have never given much thought about whether I was the “first,” assuming such a role was both professionally risky and rewarding.
Originally published: June 22, 2023
Author: Charlie Nelms
Position: Chancellor Emeritus
Institution: North Carolina Central University
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education