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New community college liaison to ED – appointment of Jacqueline E. Woods to a Department of Eduction post

Jacqueline E. Woods, the vice chancellor for external affairs at City Colleges of Chicago and a former American Association of Community Colleges staff member, will become the second community college liason to the Department of Education, U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley announced last week.

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Endowments: investing in education’s future – historically African American colleges

With enrollments down, operating costs up, federal research funds disappearing and admission and hiring policies endangered, the best way to coax a smile out of higher education administrators is to mention a single word: endowment.

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Spending smart – economic restructuring of Morris College

Behind his back, Morris College alumni refer to the president of the small, Black Baptist college in Sumter, SC, as “the survivor.” It is a respectful nickname that has been earned by staying power — more than two decades at the helm — and an ability to financially right an institution that was sinking fast.

Mississippi mayhem – Mississippi desegregation ruling may harm black college applicants

At this time of year, college recruiters are processing the flood of applications from potential students. But not at Mississippi Valley State University.

Stopping the raid on student aid

Washington In an assessment of the past political year at a Quality Education for Minorities luncheon, Dr. David Merkowitz of the American Council on Education said that threats to financial aid have been defeated and that affirmative action is still alive.

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Dedicated to the ones they love – endowment helps open the Camille Cosby Academic Center at Spelman College

Spelman’s New $15-Million State-of-the-art Camille Cosby Academic Center Draws Tributes, Raves from Community.

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California’s Mertes to resign – David Mertes, chancellor of California Community College system

David Mertes, who led the nation’s largest collection of colleges through massive social changes and numerous political mine fields, will resign June 30 as chancellor of the California Community College system.

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Ready and able – Henry Ponder and National Assn. for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education presidency – Recruitment & Retention

Insiders privy to the search process for a new president of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education say the next top executive of the organization created to oversee the needs of Black colleges could be soon-departing Fisk University President Henry Ponder.

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U.S. gives Ohio time to improve Central State University – Recruitment & Retention

WASHINGTON The U.S. Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced recently that it will postpone further investigation into federal Civil Rights Act violations by the state of Ohio and instead allow them time to devise a plan that will satisfy the U.S. Department of Education and address the financial crisis at Central State University.

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Embattled Jackson State President seeks promised funds for deficit – James Lyons, Sr – Recruitment & Retention

JACKSON, MS Beleaugered Jackson State University President James Lyons Sr. has asked the state legislature to erase a third of a university deficit that could exceed $3 million.

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The Citadel subpoenas women who left

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Citadel has subpoenaed two female cadets who left the college alleging they were hazed by male cadets, the military school’s president said.

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UDC cuts out athletics – The University of the District of Columbia

WASHINGTON, D.C. The University of the District of Columbia will eliminate its inter-collegiate athletics program in order to save money in its attempt to stay afloat despite drastic cuts in its budget.

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