cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.OpinionHow Institutions Can Better Respond to Campus Hate CrimesAs we gear up for what is likely to be the most challenging, start of the academic year we’ve ever seen, we must be vigilant and equipped to respond to incidents involving hate and/or explicit bias. With the persistence of our country’s sociopolitical unrest, coupled with a looming presidential election poised to cause greater dissidence, we should expect the tension to continue on our campuses.September 2, 2020SportsWhat Do Sporting Boycotts Tell Us About Ourselves?The decision to boycott has been coupled with questions about what NBA players and other professional athletes are going to do next. The boycotting, however, needs to be framed as a greater cultural moment that is reflective of American shortcomings rather than asking athlete to carry the mantel for social activism.September 1, 2020OpinionPrivilege of the Academic Job SearchHaving recently started as a postdoc at Duke University, I had time to reflect on my job search process last year. While my final year of my Ph.D. was undoubtedly a challenge, including finishing a dissertation, teaching full-time, and leading our graduate student government, among other items, the job search was, undoubtedly, the most traumatic part of my final year. I am not alone; indeed, research has found that doctoral students’ well-being decreases during their program.September 1, 2020African-AmericanJohn Thompson Leaves a Legacy of Advocacy and Social JusticeCoach John Thompson Jr., was not only the first Black coach to win a national championship in college basketball, but also a fierce advocate for Black and low-income student-athletes.August 31, 2020OpinionHigher Education’s Obsession With Conferences Put to the TestLast Spring, I was excited to attend the annual meeting for one of large professional organizations in my field. It was set to take place in a city I’d never visited, and I don’t have the time or resources as a graduate student to travel, so this was a great opportunity. My mentor and I were invited to present a paper at the conference which meant I had access to funding from my university to go. Having attended another large conference the previous fall, I had a pretty good idea about the expenses related. Thankfully, I didn’t need to get new formal wear, but I did have to figure out how to pay for everything else. Yes, I had a spreadsheet.August 31, 2020African-AmericanThe Black Professor at Historically White Colleges and UniversitiesWhile many still refuse to acknowledge the presence and destructive impact of racism, there is a growing multi-racial movement that is challenging the points of view, values and policies that perpetuate racism. However, among the places where racism can be present and remain largely unchallenged is at historically White colleges and universities.August 30, 2020COVID-19ACHA Issues New Guidance on Protecting Vulnerable Populations Amid COVID-19 PandemicIn a Q&A, Diverse speaks with Dr. Jean Chin, an associate clinical professor of medicine at Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, about the American College Health Association’s “Supporting Vulnerable Campus Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic” guidelines.August 30, 2020African-AmericanLand-Grant HBCUs Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of the 1890 Morrill ActAPLU and its HBCU member institutions are preparing to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the passing of the second Morrill Act, which provided the land to establish institutions for African Americans during Reconstruction.August 27, 2020InternationalReport Highlights Role International Students Can Play in Growing US EconomyNext100, a startup think tank of The Century Foundation that is focused on developing policies that promote diversity, inclusion and equity, has published a proposal from Next100 policy entrepreneur Taif Jany titled, “Keeping Talent in America.” In the report, Jany notes that as the U.S. economy tries to recover from COVID-19, there needs to be a long-term strategy for economic growth and workforce development which includes offering a pathway to permanent residency for international students.August 27, 2020African-AmericanRepresentation is Power: Why Exploring What Black Children Watch MattersWith streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu rising, children have access to cartoons, films, and television shows from every generation. While the amount of media access for children is increasing, it is becoming more challenging to monitor what children consume daily. With these challenges in consideration, the images that children are processing daily remain a crucial topic of discussion.August 27, 2020Previous PagePage 69 of 3226Next Page
