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Sports
Sports or No Sports, the Spelman Brand Remains
Cherise Lesesne, a Spelman alumna, discusses her alma mater’s announcement that its athletics programs would be discontinued.
African-American
The Dysfunctional Linking of Achievement and Race
For all its inadequacies, No Child Left Behind is based on a solemn premise — the belief that all children can learn.
Leadership & Policy
University of Alabama President Resigns, Cites Wife’s Health
The president of the University of Alabama is quitting after less than two months in the position.
Disabilties
Washinton’s GET Program Begins New Year Under Scrutiny
As Washington’s prepaid tuition program opens its doors to new investors on Thursday, parents and lawmakers are taking a closer look at the program and trying to decide what is best for the state and its children.
Disabilties
Few Schools Offer Extra Services to Those With Learning Disabilities
Although a growing number of children are being diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders that prevent them from succeeding in college, few colleges have created programs that provide them the help they need to make it in the classroom.
Faculty & Staff
Black Culture Center Directors Battling Apathy on Campus
The Association of Black Culture Centers says it is at risk of losing its identity in the wake of becoming multicultural centers that might diminish the importance of being African-American.
Leadership & Policy
No Contract Renewal for MVSU President
The state College Board has decided against renewing the contract of Mississippi Valley State University President Donna Oliver.
Faculty & Staff
Gallaudet Officer’s Suspension Opens a Firestorm of Protest
Following the decision by Gallaudet University President T. Alan Hurwitz to suspend Angela McCaskill, the school’s chief diversity officer, fierce advocates have sprung up on both sides of the issue.
Disabilties
Denver Area Doctor Makes Breakthrough on Down Syndrome
Dr. Alberto Costa’s discovery that a drug might help the memory of people with Down syndrome was more than just a breakthrough for him as a scientist.
African-American
We Could Learn From South Africa’s Success Model
There are 50 million people in the country of South Africa. Of these 50 million, 79% are Black Africans, 9% are White, 9% are Coloured, and 2.5% are Indian. One million of these individuals are in the South African school system, but only 100,000 (10%) qualify for admission to college. Of this number, less than half graduate from college after five years. This statistic contributes to a significant problem in the country—a 25% unemployment rate.
Faculty & Staff
Survey: Minority Faculty Feel More Stress
Concerns about perceived discrimination and personal finance trouble Black and Asian assistant professors more than other ethnicities.
Students
Deans See Families as Key to Recruiting Hispanic Students
Schools are urged to to get an early start on welcoming Hispanic potential recruits and their families to their campuses.
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