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Chief Diversity Officers: Different Models for Success

“Someone once told me diversity work wasn’t rocket science. If only it was that easy.”

Recruitment & Retention

Fewer College Students Returning for Second Year

First-year college retention is slipping among the nation’s four-year, public and private institutions, while retention rates are increasing at two-year public colleges, researchers say.

Leadership & Policy

Perspectives: Former Morris Brown Provost Sets Record Straight on School’s Problems

As former Provost of Morris Brown College (1999 to 2002) I am compelled to reply to The Chronicle of Higher Education article (Dec 22, 2008) on the tragic story of Morris Brown College.

Task Force Urges Proactive Recruiting for Federal Jobs

A working group studying ways to improve the representation of Hispanics in the federal workforce for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has called for more accountability in management and proactive recruiting.

N.H. Catholic College Wants Twice the Diversity

St. Anselm College, a Roman Catholic college here, wants to double the enrollment of Hispanics, African-Americans and other minorities.

Good Grades & Graduation Equals Home Ownership at Paul Quinn College

Paul Quinn College, one of the oldest historically Black colleges in Dallas, will help build a house for one of its top-notch students.

Community Colleges

Ward Connerly Dealt A Loss in Colorado; Nebraska reviews new law

Colorado voters narrowly rejected banning affirmative action at public colleges and universities.

Diversity Now

As the University of Illinois prepares to commemorate the anniversary of Project 500, its ambitious fast-tracked minority recruitment program of 1968, alumni and faculty say they remain gratified by its legacy.

A Culture of Family And College

As Hispanic women balance family values and responsibilities with the ambition to attend college, admissions counselors are providing them with culturally sensitive retention tools.

Students Need To Know They Matter

One message that emerges in this annual “Recruitment and Retention” issue is that minority students matter, and universities committed to their success will give students the tools they need.

Faculty & Staff

Making a Positive Impact in Students’ Lives

Along with implementing deliberate retention policies, hiring the right people to encourage students to persist in college is essential.

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Using Social Networking Sites as Student Engagement Tools

Facebook and other sites may serve as a better communication channel between students and professors, but there are drawbacks to consider.

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