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@WeiLAB

The international leader in research on increasing equity & inclusion in higher education and the workforce. Advancing the missions of @WCER_UW & @UWMadison.

 Madison, WI
weilab.wceruw.org/
Joined June 2010
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Drawn from research article authored by Dr. Fries-Britt, Dr. Brian A. Burt (Wei LAB Director), and K. Franklin, this piece emphasizes how crucial HBCUs are in promoting Black male success within higher education. To read more: researchgate.net/publication…
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Enrollment in TCU's has increased significantly. In 1982, the total enrollment at tribal colleges in the United States was approximately 2,100; by 2003, it had increased to 25,000 (Diversity Digest).
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In the US, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are minority-serving institutions defined in the Higher Education Act of 1965. TCU's are operated by federally recognized American Indian tribes. The first TCU was founded by the Navajo Nation in 1968 in Arizona.
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Congrats to the new Dr. @tport_! Tiaira received her PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis! Take a look at this Q&A with Tiaira: education.wisc.edu/news/qa-w…
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Happy last day of classes! The Wei LAB sends our best wishes to all as finals week begins 🔖
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With the end of 2023 approaching, it is crazy to think that 13 years have passed since the founding of the Wei LAB! We are excited to take on the last month of 2023, and to see what the upcoming year has in store. 🥳
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On November 4th, Dr. Shawn A. Robinson was inducted into The Reading Center's Hall of Fame for his work on the graphic novel series "Dr. Dyslexia Dude." It is inspirational to see the great work the Dr. Robinson completes. Read more: education.wisc.edu/news/robi…
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The Wei LAB wishes a happy holiday season to all those who celebrate!
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Yesterday, December 3rd, was International Human Rights Day. At the Wei LAB we work to uphold our commitment to human rights by promoting research to ensure that everyone has equitable access to higher education.
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Congrats to Dr. Don L. Gillian-Daniel on being named the Interim Executive Director for the Wisconsin Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation! wiscamp.engr.wisc.edu/
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