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Handling ‘Helicopter Parents’

On any given day at California Polytechnic State University, Nona Nickelsen fields phone calls from parents…

Perspectives: Strengthening The Effectiveness Of Minority-Serving Institutions

In 2001, Spelman College received a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a project to improve the quality of the institutional research enterprise throughout the campus. What we learned from that effort should be of interest to any institution seeking to demonstrate its commitment to high educational standards and achievement for students.

African-American

Senator Accused of Racial Gaffes Draws Support From HBCUs

Despite facing allegations of racial insensitivity during his 2006 re-election campaign, U.S. Sen. George Allen, R-Va., continues to draw support from some African-Americans — particularly for his support of historically Black colleges and universities.

Corporate Recruiting In the 21st Century

Recruiting for diverse talent is a major priority in corporate America. At a time when employee recruiting is being transformed…

Corporate Recruiting In the 21st Century

Recruiting for diverse talent is a major priority in corporate America…

Just the Stats: Solving the Hispanic-Serving Institution Riddle

One source said 209. The source in another story said 236. My editor asked me to sort it out. I’m a researcher and even I couldn’t give her a definitive answer to her question: How many Hispanic-Serving Institutions are there?

Faculty & Staff

Just the Stats: Faculty at Tribal Colleges

In the July editions of my column, I presented data showing that minority faculty were more likely to dwell in the ranks of assistant professor than full professor, and that they were glaringly under-represented in various disciplines, including law. Since then, a number of Diverse readers have suggested that I take a closer look at faculty at minority-serving institutions. This week, I’ll examine faculty statistics at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

Small Business Growth Grants For Minority-Serving Colleges Pushed In Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. A new plan to boost the number of minority-owned businesses by enhancing small business development programs at minority-serving institutions is before the U.S. Congress.

Minority-Serving Groups to Manage Two New NASA Programs

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has partnered with three minority-serving organizations…

Leadership & Policy

Civil Rights Panel: Duplication Threatens Black Colleges

Predominately White institutions (PWIs) are duplicating programs offered at historically Black colleges and universities…

Education Department Issues Criteria for “Rigorous” Curriculum

Students at minority-serving colleges and universities are among the primary targets of a new $4.5-billion financial aid windfall…

New Mexico State Hopes to Draw Students from Minority-Serving Institutions

New Mexico State University regents, seeking to boost enrollment, have approved three programs involving out-of-state tuition waivers — including a pilot project to analyze the elimination of nonresident tuition.

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