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Symposium: Education Leaders Recommend Priorities for HBCUs
In the view of the Obama administration’s top education official, historically Black colleges and universities face two looming challenges as they look to define themselves in the 21st century – preparing students to be the next cadre of minority teachers and improving their retention and graduation rates.
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Community College Trends Examined at Conference
At a conference of community college faculty and staff members, attendees looked to veteran leaders for a glimpse at what the future holds for U.S. community colleges.
Students
Community College Conference Urges Focus on Student Success
The theme of improving student success in community colleges took center stage Monday at the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Thirty-Second Annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.
African-American
GAO Again Recommends Better Oversight of Grants to Minority Serving Institutions
Since 2004, the Government Accountability Office has been telling the U.S. Department of Education that it needs to improve the way it monitors and provides technical assistance to Title III and Title V grantees.
African-American
Advocates Question Whether Administration’s Proposals Will Leave Minority Institutions Behind
Plans by the Obama administration to consolidate dozens of education, science and community-development programs of interest to communities of color continue to draw concerns from the president’s allies and adversaries alike.
Community Colleges
Illinois Turns Away 27,000 for Financial Aid Grant Program
The state agency that distributes the Monetary Award Program financial aid payments says an increase in demand has forced it to turn down almost 27,000 students, and that figure could grow to 200,000 by the fall.
Students
Collaboration Among USC Researchers, Western States Seeks To Spur Minority College Success
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and the USC Â Center for Urban Education are partnering to improve policies that measure and increase the college success of underrepresented minority students.
Faculty & Staff
Former Sheriff Named Interim President at Historically Black Florida-based College
Last week, Nat Glover, a former Duval County sheriff, became interim president of the African Methodist Episcopal-affiliated Edward Waters College and predicted the debt-ridden school would soon return to financial health under his leadership.
Students
Needy Students Don’t Apply for Financial Aid, College Board Report Says
The financially neediest students are the least likely to apply for financial aid, according to a new study titled “The Financial Aid Challenge” by the College Board’s Advocacy and Policy Center.
Faculty & Staff
Christian Seminary Leader Faces Questions About Muslim Past
Ergun Caner, the president of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary who made a career as a go-to authority on Islam for the evangelical world, is being investigated over allegations that he fabricated or embellished his past.
Faculty & Staff
JSU’s Mason Ready for Challenges at Southern
Anticipating new leadership, the Southern University System expects incoming president Ronald Mason to raise external funds and improve student outcomes.
Students
Some Experts Sound Caution Against Too Many Americans Seeking College Degrees
The notion that a four-year degree is essential for real success is being challenged by a growing number of economists, policy analysts and academics. They say more Americans should consider other options such as technical training or two-year schools.
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