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Elizabeth City State Chancellor Announces Resignation

After serving little more than a year on the job, Stacey Franklin Jones abruptly resigned effective December 31 as chancellor of beleaguered Elizabeth City State University.

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University of Kansas Names Director of Multicultural Affairs

LAWRENCE, Kan. ― A longtime member of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Kansas has been named permanent director of the department, fulfilling one demand of a student group seeking increased attention to diversity issues at the school. Precious Porras, who was named interim director of OMA in May after the department’s […]

Students Work Toward Missouri School’s First Latina Sorority

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― University of Missouri students are working to establish the school’s first Latina sorority. Jessica Banuelos, who is studying psychology, has been working for the past two years to establish a chapter of the Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority at the school. The Columbia Missourian reports that it was started in 1975 at […]

U.S. Higher Ed Leaders See Endless Opportunities in Cuba

American and Cuban higher education leaders are exploring the possibilities of establishing ongoing relationships of all kinds to help teachers and students in both countries.

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Dishonor Roll ― The Schools that Sought Exemptions To Legally Discriminate Against LGBT Students

The Human Rights Campaign, an activist group, urges the U.S. Department of Education to take action against schools that sought waiver.

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5 Suggestions for Faculty of Color Teaching Online

There has been a surge in the research literature in the last decade regarding faculty of color and college teaching.

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Faculty & Staff

Community Colleges Becoming Prime Destination for Faculty

Long in the shadow of four-year institutions, community colleges are increasingly becoming viable career tracks for faculty.

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The Silent Minority: Hmong Women in Higher Education

Despite a history lacking a value on education for women, today Hmong women are actively pursuing degrees in higher education.

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No Disciplinary Action Taken after Alleged Racist Frat Party

NEW HAVEN, Conn. ― No disciplinary action will be taken against any students or student groups at Yale University involved in allegations of racism at a fraternity party held by Sigma Alpha Epsilon in October. At the party in question, students complained that the fraternity denied entrance to minorities. Men at the door were […]

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Dr. Edith P. Mitchell Trying to Close Health Gaps Between Racial Groups

As a medical oncologist, focused on helping cancer patients, she is spreading the health care message on the national stage and working at efforts to increase the ranks of medical scientists and practitioners.

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Celebrating Differences Among Students

Celebrating the cultural differences between students in the classroom helps to create a nurturing environment.

Leadership & Policy

University of Kansas Chancellor Addresses Diversity Issues

LAWRENCE, Kan. — The University of Kansas’ chancellor says hiring a new provost and addressing campus concerns about race are among her top priorities. The Lawrence Journal-World reports Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little was hired by the university in 2009. She says it is expected to take six to nine months to hire a new provost. […]

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