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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.
Community Colleges
Colleges Postpone Application Deadlines Because of Sandy
Superstorm Sandy is buying some high school seniors a few more days to finish their early-round college applications, with a number of selective colleges extending deadlines that were set to fall later this week.
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.
Community Colleges
Elections Often Decided By Youth Vote
Ever wonder why presidential candidates and other politicians spend so much time on college campuses? They undoubtedly are concerned about our future leaders but the primary reason is that in 2012, for example, young voters between the ages of 18-29 represent about 21 percent of the eligible voting population.
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.
HBCUs
Coppin State University President Stepping Down
The president of Coppin State University in Baltimore is stepping down after leading the university for four years.
Students
Veterans in College Say Late Pay From VA Hurting Finances
Exasperated veterans who work part-time for the Veterans Administration while attending college say their paychecks are sometimes weeks late, leaving them in trouble with bill collectors or having to borrow money to avoid eviction.
Leadership & Policy
Accrediting Panel to Review University of Virginia’s Status
An accrediting panel has questions about the University of Virginia stemming from the Board of Visitors’ failed attempt to oust President Teresa Sullivan.
Faculty & Staff
Educational Debt, Disenfranchisement Factors in African-American Male Achievement Gap
Experts say academic support is just the beginning of preparation for making the most of opportunities provided by higher education.
Faculty & Staff
North Carolina HBCU Students Embrace Technology to Discuss Foreign Policy
Faculty members and students from five HBCUs gathered in the battleground state via videoconference to prep for Monday night’s presidential debate.
Students
University of New Orleans Loses 800 to Tougher Admission Standards
The University of New Orleans lost more than 800 students between last year and this year.
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