cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.HomeAt Catholic Institutions, Tradition Propels a Commitment to Social JusticeCatholic colleges and universities have long promoted principles of social justice, inclusion, compassion and dialogue, even in the face of fierce protest.May 26, 2019Latest NewsSocial Media Impact on Citizen Identity Discussed at ICA GatheringSocial media plays a major role in how individuals, groups and cultures recognize themselves and each other, an emerging area of study that begs more academic research, according to speakers on a panel at the 69th annual conference of the International Communication Association.May 24, 2019News RoundupReport: First-Quarter Black-White Jobless Disparity Same or WorseIn the first quarter of 2019, the gap between White and Black unemployment widened or remained the same in 14 of the 22 states for which data were available, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute. The Trump administration has touted recent record-low levels of Black, Hispanic and female unemployment nationally since […]May 24, 2019News RoundupIllinois Public Universities Campaign for Revenue IncreasesUniversities across Illinois, including Chicago State University, launched a statewide campaign Thursday to raise awareness of the need and value for robust funding in higher education in the state. The campaign, called “The Time is Now: Re-invest in Illinois Higher Education” includes a video message from university students, emails to alumni, a video message from […]May 23, 2019Latest NewsCohort Completes Congressional Hispanic Caucus Initiative Fellows ProgramStories of growth, perseverance and lessons learned were part of a farewell reception for 15 Latino college graduates who spent the last nine months as public policy and graduate fellows in an annual program sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.May 23, 2019Social JusticeModern Day Heroes: A CelebrationAs Juneteenth approaches, it is important to extend our celebrations beyond the accomplishments of the past. Many of us have been inspired by the giants of the past – Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. W.E.B Du Bois, Malcolm X and others. Driven by a sense of duty to their communities, they were willing to dedicate themselves to the traditions of social justice. By preparing themselves with a quality education they were able to understand the foundational reasons leading to social and economic despair. It was James Baldwin who helped many of us understand that poverty and social inequities stem from America’s original sin — racism; and, at its root, according to Baldwin – and others – is the 400 year legacy of slavery and a less than honest attempt to understand that legacy.May 23, 2019StudentsThe Wind is at My BackAs a Morehouse College alumnus, I have been intrigued by the varied reactions to Robert Smith’s multi-million-dollar pledge to wipe clean the student loan debt of the College’s class of ’19. Some people are speechless and heartened by this act. Others have a lot to say about what more could and should be done to address the cost of higher education in generaI. Both reactions are certainly worthy of attention.May 22, 2019Latest NewsSome Say College Scorecard Changes Are Good, But More NeededPost-secondary education experts are lauding the addition of data to the College Scorecard, enhancements announced this week by U.S. Department of Education secretary Betsy DeVos in efforts to improve transparency through more detailed information for prospective students. At the same time, some question whether the enhancements go far enough and how much more they will help students who use the online tool to compare options, particularly students from underrepresented groups who have lower completion rates.May 22, 2019StudentsIHEP Summit Spotlights Financial Struggles of Low-Income, Working-Class StudentsAchieving equity for low-income students in post-secondary education requires getting down to the nitty-gritty of what they need, and the Institute for Higher Education Policy provided a forum for that Tuesday with a summit featuring game-changing institutional leaders, the release of a special report and in-person perspectives of students who have overcome major finance-related obstacles on their way to a degree.May 21, 2019Latest NewsFayetteville State University and Sampson Community College Partner On $10K Pathway DegreeA new partnership between Fayetteville State University (FSU) and Sampson Community College (SCC) will mean that graduates of the community college will be able to enroll in an online bachelor’s degree at the historically Black university in North Carolina for $10,000 or less.May 21, 2019Previous PagePage 231 of 3225Next Page
