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Centers of attention: roles of collegiate conference centers come into focus – includes list of members of Assn. of Conference and Events Directors International for Collegiate Conference and Events Professionals – Cover Story
Twenty years ago, a college might have rented out dormitory space to church groups in the summer to keep the buildings in use and to make a little money on the side. Today, renting out space to host conferences and meetings has become a big business for colleges and universities.
July 4, 2007
Students
Following the leaders – the establishment of Leadership Development Centers in historically Black colleges and universities
Leadership Development Becomes Priority for Many Institutions
July 4, 2007
Students
Despite Sallie’s success story… – welfare recipient and Santa Clara University student Sallie Shows
Welfare Reform Expected to Restrict College Access
July 4, 2007
Students
Student loan default rates fall dramatically – includes related article on default violations of schools
Washington The nation’s student loan default rate has reached its lowest level ever, according to the U.S. Education Department (ED), which nonetheless identified more than 300 colleges and universities that could lose their right to participate in student-aid programs because of excessive defaults.
July 4, 2007
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An organization by any other name… – controversial name change of Hispanic Student Services at the University of New Mexico to “Centro de la Raza – includes related article
Controversy Flares Over University of New Mexico’s Centro de la Raza
July 4, 2007
Students
Open attacks on programs benefitting people of color – Impact 1996
California Passes Proposition 209
July 4, 2007
Students
Businessman’s $1 million Ferrari to fund UA scholarships
MOBILE Ala. Darrell Westfaul’s 1950 red Ferrari, purchased 41 years ago in his student days for $1,500, has been sold for $1 million that will generate scholarships for University of Alabama students.
July 4, 2007
Students
Zippy the Pinhead visits Johns Hopkins’ Homewood Campus
BALTIMORE Comic strip character Zippy the Pinhead, on his recent visit to Baltimore, had a few words for his elected representative.
July 4, 2007
Students
Passing the test – free coaching classes for minority student-athletes to enter colleges
Subpar performances on standardized tests have dashed more than a few hopes and dreams of minority athletes who wanted to go to college. But now, some much needed help is available and student-athletes stand to benefit immensely.
July 4, 2007
Students
California proposes high school academic standards to combat higher education remediation
California’s higher education officials have teamed up with the public schools to create the state’s first proposal for academic standards for high school students.
July 4, 2007
Students
Latino movement: a target for harassment? – student movement charges school administrations for deliberate harassment
Albuquerque–Members of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA)–which translates to Chicano Student Movement of Aztlan– say their organization is being unfairly targeted by school administrations across the country. The harassment they are facing, says one student, “is like the 1960s, but with a 1990s twist.”
July 4, 2007
Students
Provision aids Harris Fellowship recipients – Washington Update – Congress allows continuation of Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship
Congress officially has killed it, but the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship program lives on–at least temporarily. A little-known provision of Congress’s mammoth budget bill allows for continuation grants under the program, named for the African American cabinet officer under President Jimmy Carter. It supports under-represented minorities and women in graduate, professional and doctoral programs.
July 4, 2007
Students
Gullah Culture ‘Hangs On’ at Weekend Institute in Denver
DENVER The “Mile High City” may be considered an unlikely location to hold a conference on Gullah culture, but more than 100 scholars, students and local residents came together last weekend to participate in the First Annual Gullah Studies Institute, sponsored by Metropolitan State College of Denver and spearheaded by Jacquelyn Benton, visiting assistant professor in the African and African-American Studies Department at MSCD.
July 4, 2007
Students
Kettering University student killed in accidental shooting
AUBURN HILLS Mich. A South Lyon man accidentally shot and killed a fraternity brother at a party while playing with a gun, police said.
July 2, 2007
Students
Education Department report: Eastern Michigan violated Clery Act
DETROIT A U.S. Department of Education review found that Eastern Michigan University’s handling of information about a student’s slaying violated the Clery Act, which says colleges and universities must disclose campus security information, the school announced Tuesday.
July 2, 2007
Students
Investigation of UVA fraternity rape case stalled despite confession
RICHMOND Va. More evidence is needed to prosecute two suspects in a 1984 sexual assault case even though a recovering alcoholic recently confessed to the crime as part of his 12-step program and promised to help investigators, the victim said Tuesday.
July 2, 2007
Students
Northern State University appoints dean of student affairs
ABERDEEN S.D. Rhoda Smith has been named dean of student affairs at Northern State University, a position she held once before.
July 2, 2007
Students
ASU researchers looking for grant to study e-waste
PHOENIX What do you do with that old computer when it’s outdated and no longer needed?
July 1, 2007
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