Journal of College Student Development

New Jersey Institute of Technology Hires a Leading Voice for Diversity

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Newark, N.J., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey Institute of Technology has tapped David E. Jones, a leading voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in higher education, to become its first chief diversity officer.

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  • Newark, N.J., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey Institute of Technology has tapped David E. Jones, a leading voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in higher education, to become its first chief diversity officer.
  • Jones, who starts Dec. 1, joins from William Paterson University, where he has been chief diversity officer since 2020.
  • My lived experiences have informed my career and lifes work, Jones said, adding, Im eager to blend those experiences as the chief diversity officer at NJIT.
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