Inclusion

Operation Homefront Promotes Karen Smithhart to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. She will leverage her extensive nonprofit experience background and 15+ years of experience at Operation Homefront to build the exceptionally talented, diverse teams across the organization needed to support its mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer.
  • In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
  • Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas.
  • Karen has over 37 years in the nonprofit sector with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Operation Homefront.

Major Nationwide Research Findings on Faculty and Student Mindset to be Presented at the 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Researchers from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) will present new faculty and student impact findings at the 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, the world's largest gathering of education researchers and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative studies, April 11-14 in Philadelphia. This new research was selected by AERA for the rigor of its methodology and meaningfulness of the findings.

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  • This new research was selected by AERA for the rigor of its methodology and meaningfulness of the findings.
  • "Realizing Faculty Potential: Impacts of Faculty Development on Faculty's Mindsets and Self-Efficacy" will be presented on Saturday, April 13, from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m.
  • This study, funded through a research grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, investigated the effectiveness of professional development courses focusing on faculty self-efficacy and mindset growth.
  • Faculty were surveyed four times over two years, including using mindset items originally developed by noted researcher Carol Dweck.

Seneca Family of Agencies Announces Chief Financial Officer Extensive Search and Recruitment Process Led by Envision Consulting

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif. , March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seneca Family of Agencies, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative and effective solutions for children and families, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stacie Scott as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 25th, 2024.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Stacie Scott to our team," said Leticia Galyean, CEO of Seneca Family of Agencies.
  • "Stacie's extensive experience, proven track record of financial stewardship, and commitment to organizational excellence make her the ideal candidate to lead our financial operations.
  • "I am honored to join Seneca Family of Agencies and contribute to its impactful work in supporting children and families," said Stacie Scott.
  • Stacie Scott's appointment comes after an extensive recruitment process, during which she distinguished herself as the standout candidate among hundreds of applicants.

Association for Women in Cryptocurrency Inaugural Report Finds Noteworthy Inclusion Gaps in Crypto Industry

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC), the leading global community for women and supportive allies, released its State of Inclusion Report with findings on workplace culture and inclusivity across the digital asset industry. The report represents the most comprehensive effort evaluating the state of inclusion in the crypto industry to date, yielding over 500 responses from 215 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies.

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  • Findings expose that the crypto industry needs to catch up to the larger tech industry when measuring gender-based inclusion.
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC), the leading global community for women and supportive allies, released its State of Inclusion Report with findings on workplace culture and inclusivity across the digital asset industry.
  • The report represents the most comprehensive effort evaluating the state of inclusion in the crypto industry to date, yielding over 500 responses from 215 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies.
  • "Our report represents an industry-wide commitment to understanding where the crypto industry falls behind when it comes to inclusion," said Amanda Wick, AWIC founder and CEO.

Kahoot! unveils white paper on the critical role of inclusive learning design in game-based learning

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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OSLO, Norway, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kahoot!, the global learning platform company, is proud to announce the release of its latest white paper, "Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All: A mindset shift and practical approaches to further your journey toward inclusive design in EdTech." Co-authored by Louisa Rosenheck, Kahoot!'s Director of Learning Design, and Plub Limpiti, Learning Designer at Kahoot!, the white paper is a pioneering exploration of the challenges and vast opportunities in creating more inclusive game-based learning experiences that lead to better outcomes.

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  • 's Director of Learning Design, and Plub Limpiti, Learning Designer at Kahoot!, the white paper is a pioneering exploration of the challenges and vast opportunities in creating more inclusive game-based learning experiences that lead to better outcomes.
  • 's commitment to leading the charge in understanding and implementing inclusive learning design practices that benefit every learner, regardless of their neurotype."
  • "Inclusivity is at the forefront of learning design, yet achieving truly inclusive digital learning solutions requires intentional effort," said co-author Plub Limpiti.
  • To download the new white paper, "Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All: A mindset shift and practical approaches to further your journey toward inclusive design in EdTech," and join the conversation on inclusive learning, visit https://kahoot.com/neurodiversity .

Fresenius Medical Care publishes 2023 joint Annual Report and Sustainability Report: Shaping the Future of Kidney Care

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Titled "Shaping the Future of Kidney Care," the report provides detailed information about Fresenius Medical Care's economic, social and environmental performance in 2023.

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  • Titled "Shaping the Future of Kidney Care," the report provides detailed information about Fresenius Medical Care's economic, social and environmental performance in 2023.
  • Helen Giza, CEO and Chair of the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG, said: "The year 2023 was a transformative one for Fresenius Medical Care, as we set out to achieve important structural, operational, and cultural changes.
  • The 2023 Annual Report summarizes Fresenius Medical Care's steps to successfully deliver on the transformation and contains Fresenius Medical Care's Non-financial Group Report, providing a comprehensive overview of its progress of sustainability activities and achievements in three strategic focus areas:
    Enhancing quality care and access to health care: In about 4,000 dialysis clinics in around 50 countries worldwide, Fresenius Medical Care provided care for over 332,000 patients in 2023.
  • It is available for download as pdf-file on the company's website: Annual reports | Fresenius Medical Care .

FirstEnergy Named Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer™ Magazine

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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AKRON, Ohio, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has been designated as a Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer™ magazine. The rankings are determined based on a survey of randomly selected Minority Engineer readers who were asked to name the employers where they would most like to work or that they believe provide a positive working environment for members of minority groups.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has been designated as a Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer™ magazine.
  • Karen Sealy, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at FirstEnergy: "A strong diversity, equity and inclusion program is about more than just talking the talk.
  • At FirstEnergy, it is a core value that truly shapes the way we do business and engage with each other.
  • In the past three years alone, the company has been named as a leading diversity employer by G.I.

Dow Jones and Columbia Journalism School Announce London Expansion of HBCU Media Collective

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective. Now in its second year, the HBCU Media Collective has added an international component to boost students' awareness of global opportunities while enhancing newsroom diversity and promoting financial literacy for participating students.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective.
  • "Our continued partnership with Dow Jones offers a dynamic, transformative opportunity to a second cohort of students," said Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of the Columbia Journalism School.
  • "The expansion of the HBCU Media Collective underscores the shared commitment we have with Columbia in developing bespoke learning opportunities to identify and mentor the next generation of aspiring journalists," said Brent Jones, SVP of Training, Culture & Community at Dow Jones.
  • The HBCU Media Collective is one of many opportunities Dow Jones offers to encourage careers in financial journalism and as part of its commitment to building an even stronger workplace culture.

AccentCare's Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Delivers Real Patient Care Benefits

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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"Building and supporting a diverse workforce and culture isn't a task for us; it's our greatest strength.

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  • "Building and supporting a diverse workforce and culture isn't a task for us; it's our greatest strength.
  • It elevates our care, enriches our team, and transforms our workplace into a more dynamic environment," said Laura Tortorella, AccentCare's Chief Executive Officer.
  • When a diverse workforce provides care, research has shown patients benefit in many ways, such as improved and optimized care delivery, lower patient anxiety levels, improved access to care, and improved patient outcomes.
  • By embodying these values, the Company aims to build the strongest possible working environment for its caregivers and set an example of inclusion for the entire health care industry.

NBAA Updates Management Guide to Include New Guidelines on Electronic Recordkeeping

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NBAA announced that it has updated its Management Guide to include details on how business aviation departments can begin transferring their aircraft records to safer, more secure digital versions. The NBAA Management Guide has long been considered the "go-to" when it comes to details, processes, and management for the entire business aviation industry. The guide now includes supporting documentation for companies like Bluetail, that are working towards a digitized future in business aviation.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NBAA announced that it has updated its Management Guide to include details on how business aviation departments can begin transferring their aircraft records to safer, more secure digital versions.
  • The NBAA Management Guide has long been considered the "go-to" when it comes to details, processes, and management for the entire business aviation industry.
  • The guide now includes supporting documentation for companies like Bluetail , that are working towards a digitized future in business aviation.
  • The NBAA Management Guide was last updated in January 2022, and included the addition of Diversity and Inclusion guidance.