cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.African-AmericanSTEM and BlacksMore Blacks are attending colleges and universities than ever before. Over the last 60 years, the percentage of Blacks attending and graduating from colleges and Universities has nearly quadrupled from less than 5 percent in 1960 to nearly 15 percent in 1998 and 22 percent in 2015. For the last 50+ years Blacks have enjoyed access to opportunities available in every occupation and profession, however Blacks still gravitate toward the same types of professions.November 12, 2018HomeExpanding the FieldDartmouth’s Native American Studies Program has become a model for other colleges and universities looking to start or expand their course offerings.November 12, 2018HomeImportance of Counselors Made Clear in College Admission ReportThe latest report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) details the various factors considered when colleges and universities build their freshmen classes.November 11, 2018StudentsEquity Considerations for Policymakers & ResearchersWith the face of higher education changing rapidly, colleges and universities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their value to an increasingly skeptical public.November 11, 2018HomeCannabis and Campuses: Colleges Caught in the Middle of Marijuana LawsStates continue to pass laws that legalize marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, placing colleges and universities in a position that will require them to revisit how they promote drug-abuse prevention.November 7, 2018OpinionIs There a Limit to Academic Freedom?While everyone is entitled to his own views, no one is allowed to act upon them when they harm others. This tolerance should be modeled and developed on college campuses, as young people are shaping their views and learning to interact with others from diverse backgrounds in ways that will inform their future.November 7, 2018HomeMinorities, Younger Voters Influenced Seminal Mid-Term ElectionsThe Democratic party regained the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Republicans retained control of the Senate as mid-term election results went late into Tuesday night following record-shattering voter turnout fueled partly by vast numbers of young voters.November 6, 2018African-AmericanMaking Innovation Centers More InclusiveOver the past 20 years there has been a seismic shift in higher education toward entrepreneurship and innovation fueled by student interest, alumni support and market forces. Through the establishment of incubators and centers for entrepreneurship, colleges have made sizable financial commitments to maximize the research, ideas and talent associated with their institution and community.November 6, 2018HomeStudy: Students are Becoming More Politically EngagedAs millions of Americans head to the polls across the country, a new study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has found an increased activism among students at more than half of all secondary schools across the U.S.November 5, 2018StudentsChanging the Culture: University, Faculty and Graduate Student Responsibility to Prioritize Student Mental HealthMental health is important for success in higher education, yet many graduate students struggle with the maintenance of their well-being. An eye-opening 2018 study shows that graduate students are six times more likely to experience anxiety and depression than the general population.November 5, 2018Previous PagePage 285 of 3225Next Page
