Welcoming Marcelo Modica as Coursera’s New Chief Individuals Officer

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera Right this moment, I’m excited to announce that Marcelo Modica has joined Coursera as our new Chief Individuals Officer. On this crucial position, Marcelo will spearhead our human assets, expertise, office expertise, social influence, and DE&I methods as we proceed to advance our efforts to create a high-performing and inclusive…

U.S. civil rights chief speaks on free speech, discrimination

Because the begin of the conflict in Gaza final fall, as pro-Palestinian protesters amassed on many school campuses, criticizing Israel and chanting, “From the river to the ocean,” school officers have struggled to search out the road between what’s protected free speech and what’s discriminatory conduct. However Catherine Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights on…