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Florida A&M advances with Internet2 – Florida A&M University

When the word went out last year that a consortium of major universities was forming to create the next generation of Internet technology and applications, Florida A&M University did not hesitate to join the initiative. Researchers at the nationally acclaimed school engaged in molecular database development, atmospheric physics calculations and other computing intensive research recognized that an advanced Internet could smooth the way for their collaboration with other researchers around the nation.

The virtual classroom – new technology for teaching African American literature – includes related article on Western Governor’s University – Cover Story

Bryan Carter is devoted to teaching African American literature from the Harlem Renaissance era, a period considered one of the most creative in American history.

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Tenureless U: at Florida Gulf Coast University, tenure is out and multi-year contracts are in

FORT MYERS, Fla. The narrow band of habitable land between the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s Everglades is where a band of 150 pioneers have staked their claims.

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Post-tenure review – college teachers

ATLANTA The rules have changed and if you don’t like it, you can go home.

Post-Tenure Review

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Tenure at HBCUs – historically Black colleges and universities

Tenure is as valued at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as it is at traditionally White institutions (TWIs). Given the current political and economic climate, however, faculty at HBCUs may ultimately be in greater danger of losing their tenure privileges than scholars at other institutions.

Academic Freedom without Tenure

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The shelter of tenure is eroding and for faculty of color gaining membership may be tougher than ever – African American teachers – includes related articles on several cases regarding tenure

Hazing is the dark side of campus life. Desperate to be accepted into an exclusive club, bright young people will tolerate long periods of psychological abuse, often being forced to perform onerous tasks which established members consider below their dignity.

Academic Freedom without Tenure

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The tenure labyrinth – teachers in Afro-American studies

My first academic job interview resulted in a job offer. My doctorate is in American Studies, but the job offer was in Afro-American Studies. Because I am actually interested in Afro-American Studies, this was not a great hardship for me. However, a light did go on in my head. I remembered hearing – more than once – that for Black scholars, all roads tend to lead to Black Studies.

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Shattering the Silences: The Case for Minority Faculty. – movie reviews

I am associated with [the] Chicano Studies [department], where many people on this campus assume that we do second-rate scholarship and third-rate research, and that most of us are-fourth-rate teachers…. It is a continuous process of having to prove myself, including to students.” – Dr. Alex M. Saragoza, University of California Berkeley.

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Hostile words in Texas – campus rallies against University of Texas law professor

AUSTIN, Tex. Led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, about 10,000 students rallied last month to protest comments by a White University of Texas law-school professor who said African Americans and Hispanics cannot compete academically with Whites. University of Texas officials have criticized Professor Lino Graglia for his remarks, but say he will not be disciplined.

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Hostile words in Texas – campus rallies against University of Texas law professor

AUSTIN, Tex. Led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, about 10,000 students rallied last month to protest comments by a White University of Texas law-school professor who said African Americans and Hispanics cannot compete academically with Whites. University of Texas officials have criticized Professor Lino Graglia for his remarks, but say he will not be disciplined.

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Powerful pages – unprecedented public impact of W.W. Norton and Co’s Norton Anthology of African American Literature

New African American Literature Anthology is Finding Academic and General Audiences

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Central State hires new president, fires one-sixth of faculty – Central State University’s John W. Garland

WILBERFORCE, Ohio Fighting to overcome a political and financial crisis that nearly forced the school to close this summer, Central State University has hired a new president and terminated nineteen faculty members.

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