Sarah WoodSarah Wood is a staff writer at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. She previously was a summer reporting intern at Diverse. A recent graduate of Elon University, Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international studies.Latest NewsStanford’s Business School Launches Two Initiatives as Part of Commitment to Increasing Equity on CampusAfter the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Dr. Sarah A. Soule, the Morgridge Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), noticed that many Black faculty and staff members were being asked to write and teach about systemic racism and racial injustice.October 20, 2020Latest NewsMeet Dr. Chinua Akimaro Thelwell, an Interdisciplinary Scholar on Race and PlaceDr. Chinua Akimaro Thelwell has always found college classrooms to be one of the “few spaces in American society where people could have honest and informed conversations around race and racism.” When entering the higher education space as a professor, Thelwell wanted to incorporate those ideas and conversations into his teaching.October 19, 2020Native AmericansInstitutions Celebrate Indigenous Peoples DayOct. 12 marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day. However, given explorer Christopher Columbus’ ties to colonization, racism and enslavement, many cities and states have instead chosen to observe Indigenous Peoples Day. To honor the history of Native Americans, four-year universities and community colleges across the country held virtual Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.October 13, 2020StudentsReport Examines Value of a Postsecondary Degree From Students’ PerspectiveTo understand how college graduates perceive the overall value of a postsecondary degree, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education released the “2020 Gallup-Indiana Graduate Satisfaction Survey.”October 8, 2020Community CollegesCCRC Playbook Provides Recommendations to Address Equity Gaps in Dual Enrollment ProgramsIn partnership with the Aspen Institute, the Community College Research Center (CCRC) highlighted equity gaps within dual enrollment programs and suggested ways postsecondary and K-12 leaders can address those barriers. According to the playbook, dual enrollment refers to college classes taken by high school students through a partnership with an institution.October 7, 2020Community CollegesPolicy Brief Highlights Proposition 209 Impact on California Community CollegesEducation Trust-West released a new policy brief highlighting the impact of Proposition 209, a 25-year-old ban on affirmative action in California. The study, “The Opportunity for Race-Conscious Policy and a More Equitable California,” looked at ways Prop. 209 effected California Community Colleges, which serves over 2 million students.October 5, 2020LatinxExcelencia’s ALASS Institute Focuses on the Future of HSIsMore than 1,000 higher education and organizational leaders virtually convened last week as part of Excelencia in Education’s Accelerating Latino Student Success (ALASS) Institute. Discussions focused on advancing equity for Latinx students as well the future of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) post-COVID-19.October 5, 2020Latest NewsNYU’s LEARN Highlights Results from “College in the Time of Corona” SurveyDuring a virtual discussion Sep. 30, New York University’s (NYU) Learning Analytics Research Network (LEARN) highlighted data from its most recent study focused on students’ experiences with remote learning during the spring semester.October 2, 2020Community Colleges$10 Million Grant Helps 16 Maryland Community Colleges Amid COVID-19To support individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Larry Hogan announced $10 million in funding for 16 Maryland community colleges to support individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through workforce development and certification programs.September 28, 2020COVID-19Gallaudet University’s Fall 2020 Semester Focused on Robust Student Support ProgramsWashington, D.C.-based Gallaudet University, like all colleges and universities nationwide, faced the decision of whether to bring students back to campus for the fall semester amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Gallaudet ultimately decided to offer all courses remotely. However, on-campus priority housing was given to up to 100 students who are DeafBlind, experience an unsafe […]September 25, 2020Previous PagePage 23 of 69Next Page
