cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.HomeHigh Court Weighs Michigan Ban on Affirmative ActionAfter the Supreme Court ruled a decade ago that race could be a factor in college admissions in a Michigan case, affirmative action opponents persuaded the state’s voters to outlaw any consideration of race.October 14, 2013African-AmericanGovernor Releases Scathing Preliminary Audit Report on Alabama StateAlabama Gov. Robert Bentley released preliminary findings of a scathing forensic audit report Monday that alleges fraud, conflict of interest and abuse of public funds by members of Alabama State University’s board of trustees.October 14, 2013Community CollegesDiverse Down the RoadThe Diverse staff will close out the month of October with a flourish of activity at national conferences. Here’s a list of events we’ll be attending to make presentations or report on for the magazine or web — and always to network with those dedicated to higher education.October 14, 2013HomeJudge Sets 2014 Trial in School Discipline SuitA federal judge has scheduled a December 2014 trial for a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit that says there’s a “school-to-prison pipeline” in east Mississippi that locks up students for minor infractions like flatulence or vulgar language.October 13, 2013SportsCalif. Gov. Signs Bill for Pricier Community College ClassesA bill that will allow a handful of California’s community colleges to offer additional courses at inflated prices during short summer and winter sessions earned Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature last week despite strong opposition from student leaders and the chancellor of the state’s two-year college system.October 13, 2013StudentsEducators Advised to Remove Racial Bias from Disciplinary ProceduresTo end persistent racial disparities in school suspension rates, educational leaders must root out racial bias and pursue more non-suspension alternatives.October 13, 2013SportsEnrollment Down at Ohio’s 5 Public Law SchoolsMirroring the national trend, Ohio law school officials are bracing themselves for the possibility that “the lawyer bubble has burst.”October 13, 2013HomeArnold Mitchem’s Vision: A Pragmatic Strategy to Protect TRIO ProgramsThe Council for Opportunity in Education’s founding president Arnold Mitchem has stepped down after 32 years at the helm of the Washington organization that has lobbied members of Congress to ensure TRIO program continuity.October 13, 2013DisabiltiesSpecial Report: Recruitment and Retention in Higher EdLow participation and completion rates in STEM majors among underrepresented minorities; programs that are being developed to help the college experience of students with autism; a reevaluation of the IPEDS definition of graduates; and increased recruiting efforts to attract more women into business programs.October 10, 2013HBCUsIn case you missed it …Here are some of the key stories in higher education this week reported by Diverse: Participants Find Support at Black Doctoral Network Conference Maryland HBCUs Score Big Victory in Court With Eye on Future, Colleges Courting Hispanics Higher Ed Mostly Unscathed by ShutdownOctober 10, 2013Previous PagePage 1310 of 3224Next Page
