Shilpa BanerjiCommunity CollegesClass, Race Factor in Counselors’ College RecommendationsHigh-school guidance counselors advise middle-class Black students without a strong academic record to apply to community colleges more than middle-class White students with the same academic record, concludes a new study.July 25, 2006HomeBlack-White Gap in IQ Scores Closing, Study FindsThe gap in IQ scores between Blacks and White has narrowed since 1972, according to a paper to be published this fall in the journal Psychological Science.July 17, 2006InternationalMississippi Valley State Partners to Form MLK Conflict Resolution Center in ItalyMississippi Valley State University is partnering with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to develop…July 12, 2006StudentsReport: College Enrollment Gender Gap Widens for White, Hispanic StudentsThe gap between White and Hispanic undergraduates has widened, according to a new gender equity study released Tuesday by the American Council on Education.July 11, 2006HomeBoston College Launches Graduate Program in Church ManagementBoston College will start the nation’s first graduate program in church management, in response to the Catholic Church’s need to better manage its business operations, financial resources and personnel.July 10, 2006HomeReport: States, Federal Government Not Imposing NCLB Civil Rights ProvisionsThe Citizens’ Commission on Civil Rights has called for greater enforcement of the No Child Left Behind requirement that states and districts ensure poor and minority students are not disproportionably taught by inexperienced teachers.July 5, 2006Faculty & StaffProfessor’s Second Lawsuit Against Columbia University Heading Towards TrialThe 15-year sexual discrimination dispute between Columbia University and a professor who claims the institution underpays women is expected to head toward trial later this year.June 22, 2006InternationalReport: U.S. Needs to Step Up Efforts to Attract More International Students, ScholarsIn an increasingly globalized and competitive world, the United States must increase its efforts to welcome the best international students and scholars, says a new report issued by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.June 21, 2006StudentsClemson Student’s Death Causes Reexamination of Campus SafetyThe arrest of a suspect in the murder of Clemson student Tiffany Maries Souers has brought relief to the university community. However, Gail DiSabatino, Clemson’s vice president of student affairs, says the case has led some people to rethink the university’s safety measures.June 15, 2006HomeGeorge Mason’s SAT-Optional Admissions Policy Could Boost DiversityStarting this fall, George Mason University will permit high school seniors with strong academic records to apply…June 14, 2006Previous PagePage 11 of 13Next Page
