cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.HomeMoving OnAfter a successful career in academia, San Francisco State University President Dr. Leslie E. Wong and his wife Phyllis prepare for retirement.April 29, 2019News RoundupDamon Keith, Noted Federal Judge in Michigan, Dead at 96Venerable federal judge Damon Jerome Keith, a grandson of slaves and champion of civil rights and civil liberties, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to a report in the Detroit News. Keith’s career as a jurist spanned 10 presidents and five decades. From his bench in Michigan, the Detroit native ruled on cases […]April 29, 2019African-AmericanChoosing Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)There has been significant discussion recently regarding the uptick in HBCU enrollment. In recent years, enrollment increases across the HBCU landscape have been attributed to a variety of reasons. Some cite the political atmosphere as a reason, noting that HBCUs serve as a reprieve for students fleeing overt racism and racial microaggressions present in communities and schools.April 28, 2019Latest NewsPromise Programs Boost College Access, But More Support Needed for GraduationAs Congress takes up myriad issues relevant to upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, it’s an ideal time to examine how Promise scholarship programs can inform the discussion, according to those who study and implement such programs.April 27, 2019News RoundupMeasles Quarantine Orders at 2 LA UniversitiesA quarantine order has been issued for students and staff at two Los Angeles universities who may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or can’t verify that they have immunity. The University of California, Los Angeles, said that as of Wednesday there were 119 students and 8 faculty members under […]April 25, 2019StudentsTeen Accepted to 115 colleges, Offered $3.7M in scholarshipsNEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans teenager has been accepted to 115 colleges and universities across the nation. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Antoinette Love was accepted at every school she applied to and was offered a total of more than $3.7 million in scholarships. She says she plans to visit schools over the next few weeks […]April 25, 2019HomeBlack Students to Princeton Seminary: Pay Reparations from $1B EndowmentIt makes sense that African-American students at Princeton Theological Seminary have issued reparatory requests based on research tying much of the school’s current wealth to slavery, and it’s equally fitting that the school live up to its religious precepts in its response, according to some scholars.April 25, 2019OpinionProfessor as Event PlannerIf organizing events may seem like extra work, work that may not “count” much toward tenure at some institutions, it shouldn’t be seen like that. Research tells us that these gatherings improve our students’ chances of success, deepen their connection to what Tetrizini et al. call the “fabric” of a college environment. They also make faculty and staff feel more job satisfaction, as they feel valued and connected. The opportunity to learn about a new topic while working adds to one’s job satisfaction.April 24, 2019Latest NewsResearch Survey: Universities Highly Intentional About Community EngagementA survey of 100 urban universities across America revealed that the overwhelming majority offer community-engaged coursework and have centralized offices dedicated to partnerships with their communities.April 24, 2019HBCUsBrent Chrite Named Seventh President of Bethune-CookmanDr. Brent Chrite, dean of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, has been named the seventh president of Bethune-Cookman University. Chrite will take office July 1 amidst numerous challenges for the HBCU. A regional accrediting agency is deciding whether to extend or remove the probationary status of the school, which also […]April 24, 2019Previous PagePage 242 of 3225Next Page
