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Macalester College

Macalester College SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Saint Paul, Minn. Laurie Hamre Founded in 1874 Vice President for Student Affairs www.macalester.edu/studentaffairs Macalester College was founded in 1874 as a nonsectarian, Presbyterian college. Today, Macalester has four guiding values: academic excellence, multiculturalism, service to society, and global leadership. These values are reflected in Macalester’s commitment to a […]

June 18, 2015

Hampshire College

Hampshire College SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Amherst, MA Dr. Byron P. McCrae Founded in 1965 Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students www.hampshire.edu/student-life/student-life One of the youngest of this year’s Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs at Baccalaureate and Liberal Arts Institutions, Hampshire College was founded in 1965 when the presidents […]

June 18, 2015

Denison University

Denison University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Granville, OH Dr. Laurel B. Kennedy Founded in 1831 Vice President for Student Development http://denison.edu/campus/student-development Founded in 1831, Denison University is a leading residential liberal arts college that balances a rigorous academic experience with robust co-curricular programming for holistic student development. Guided by a firm commitment to a collaborative […]

June 18, 2015

College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Worcester, Mass. Jacqueline D. Peterson Founded in 1843 Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students http://offices.holycross.edu/student-affairs College of the Holy Cross, founded in 1843, is a four-year liberal arts college of approximately 2,900 students. Holy Cross is grounded in the Jesuit traditions and seeks […]

June 18, 2015

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Brevard College

Brevard College SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Brevard, NC Dr. Debora D’Anna Founded in 1853 Vice President for Campus Life/Dean of Students https://brevard.edu The oldest college or university in the mountains of North Carolina, Brevard College was founded in 1853. As a private liberal arts college, Brevard offers a student-centered educational community that prizes experiential learning […]

June 18, 2015

C. REYNOLD VERRET

C. REYNOLD VERRET has been named president of Xavier University of Louisiana, starting July 1. He is currently provost and vice president for academic affairs at Savannah State University. Verret earned a bachelor’s from Columbia University and a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

June 17, 2015

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MICHAEL V. PHAM

MICHAEL V. PHAM has been appointed vice president of administrative services at Highline College. He was vice president of administrative services at Seattle Central College. Pham earned two associate degrees from Seattle Central, a bachelor’s from Central Washington University and an MBA from City University of Seattle.

June 17, 2015

LORNA LE’ANNE SHAW-BERBICK

LORNA LE’ANNE SHAW-BERBICK has been appointed dean of the university at Kentucky State University. She was dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at the College of Saint Rose. Shaw-Berbick earned two bachelor’s and a master’s from the University of the West Indies, and a doctorate from Howard University.

June 17, 2015

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Rich vs. Poor: The Growing “Class” Gap in Higher Education

Two thoughtful yet troubling articles, published within a week of each other, startled higher education leaders last week.

June 10, 2015

Exchange Program Expands Horizons of African-American Males

14 members of three fraternities at The Ohio State University (OSU) traveled to China last month, where they choreographed a step show for Chinese students as part of a cross-cultural awareness program funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of State.

June 10, 2015

Arhin Resuscitates Fayetteville State Nursing Program

When Afua O. Arhin arrived at Fayetteville State to take over the nursing program in 2010, the program had been suspended due to low pass rates.

June 9, 2015

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Whistleblower: Penn State Ignored Frat Abuse Complaints

PHILADELPHIA ― A former student who blew the whistle on a Penn State fraternity’s secret Facebook page featuring photos of naked women said the university ignored his complaints about sexual assault, hazing and drug use.

June 9, 2015

Honoring Cultural Traditions of Native Graduates

Native graduates receive their eagle feathers and plumes and proudly wear them on their graduation caps or tied in their hair.

June 9, 2015

Ohio State to Offer New Grants to 12,400 In-state Undergrads

COLUMBUS, Ohio ― Ohio State University says 12,400 students will qualify for new need-based grants next year as part of the school’s effort to make it more affordable to low- and middle-income families.

June 8, 2015

Proposal to Drug Test Members of Greek Life Dropped

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― A proposal to require drug testing of fraternity and sorority members living in Greek housing at the University of Missouri has been dropped.

June 8, 2015

Report: Student Loan Debt Stratified by Race, Class

New Demos report documents the patterns of student loan debt along racial and class lines with Black, Latino, and low-income students taking out higher loans than Whites and more likely to drop out with debt.

June 4, 2015

Office Hours: Leading from Within in Higher Education

Knowing that one’s leader is truly vested in them can build trust and even move beyond strictly professional boundaries.

June 4, 2015

Harvard Gets Biggest Gift Ever: $400M from Wall Street Alum

BOSTON ― Harvard has received its biggest gift in school history—a $400 million donation from Wall Street hedge fund billionaire John Paulson—the university said Wednesday.

June 4, 2015