Black IssuesInternationalLessons Learned: From the American South to SpainLessons Learned: From the American South to SpainThe summer is a time for travel and exploration. And in this edition, we explore the rich legacy of Black boarding schools and travel with one of our writers to Barcelona, Spain. First, senior writer Ronald Roach explores the tradition, history and future of Black boarding schools. There […]August 13, 2003StudentsStaking a Claim in the Converged Media WorldStaking a Claim in the Converged Media World By Dr. Sybril Bennett The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to change the media ownership rules on June 2. In short, part of the ruling would allow newspaper owners in certain media markets to purchase television stations in the same city. For example, the Gannett Corp., which […]July 30, 2003HomeGrants & AwardsThe American Association of Community Colleges has received a $1.9 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to develop a program that seeks to prepare a new generation of leaders for America’s largest higher education sector. In addition, the Kellogg Foundation awarded $2.4 million over six years to the American Dental Education Association “to promote […]July 30, 2003HomeProfessional AppointmentsProfessional Appointments Dr. Brenda A. Allen has been named associate provost and director of institutional diversity at Brown University. Most recently, she was an associate professor of psychology, assistant to the president and director of institutional diversity at Smith College. Allen earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Lincoln University, and both master’s and doctoral degrees […]July 30, 2003HomeSearch the Web Like a ProSearch the Web Like a ProBy Reid Goldsborough When searching for information on the Web, do you just fire up Google and type in a word or two? You’re not alone. Despite Google’s effectiveness as an Internet search tool, you probably could be a lot more productive in finding the information you’re after, using […]July 30, 2003Community CollegesMaryland Consortium to Adopt Award-Winning Distance-Learning CourseMaryland Consortium to Adopt Award-Winning Distance-Learning CourseBy Ronald Roach BALTIMORE Chikao Tsubaki, an assistant professor of English at Baltimore City Community College, has been awarded the prestigious Distance Course of the Year for 2003 in Maryland for his online English course that combines traditional and online, interactive English instruction. In addition, the award-winning course has […]July 30, 2003HomeMIT Web Site Looks to Increase Understanding of GovernmentMIT Web Site Looks to Increase Understanding of Government By Ronald RoachCAMBRIDGE, Mass. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab has unveiled a new Web site called “Government Information Awareness (GIA).” Its creators expect the Web site to become a major clearinghouse of information on government watchdogs and to counter new government technologies that […]July 30, 2003HomeUniversity of Iowa to Help African Schools With InternetUniversity of Iowa to Help African Schools With InternetBy Ronald Roach IOWA CITY, Iowa A University of Iowa project that recently got more than $225,000 in federal grants will help African universities expand their educational opportunities through Internet and satellite technology. U.S. Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa, presented the WiderNet Project’s co-director, Cliff Missen, with about […]July 30, 2003HomeKent State Researchers Explore Digital Divide in New BookKent State Researchers Explore Digital Divide in New BookBy Ronald Roach KENT, Ohio There has been considerable evidence amassed by public officials and researchers that documents a “digital divide” in American society existing between those who have and can afford the latest in technological tools and those who have neither. In Virtual Inequality: Beyond the […]July 30, 2003HomeReport Shows Schools, Libraries Rely on E-Rate SubsidiesReport Shows Schools, Libraries Rely on E-Rate Subsidies By Ronald Roach WASHINGTONWith schools and public libraries facing the toughest budget cuts in years, E-Rate (education rate) support for basic telecommunications services, Internet access and networking is essential, according to a new report from the Education and Library Networks Coalition (EdLiNC). In EdLiNC’s third edition report, […]July 30, 2003Previous PagePage 136 of 431Next Page
