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Leadership & Policy
Report: Leadership of Football Bowl Subdivision Programs Showing Slow Progress on Diversity
The latest TIDES report shows that head coaches of color are at an all-time high since the start of the 2011 college football season, but other leadership positions lag far behind.
November 8, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Study: Proposed University of Wyoming Admission Standards Tough on Minorities
Minority students would have a tougher time being automatically accepted to the University of Wyoming than White students under proposed admission standards, a university study says.
November 3, 2011
Students
Congressman Bobby Rush Compares NCAA to Mafia
The Democratic congressman from Chicago compared the NCAA to the Mafia over how it controls the lives of student athletes.
November 2, 2011
Leadership & Policy
An Appreciation: Arthur Johnson
Community and higher education leaders in Detroit credit Arthur Johnson with helping them see their community – Motor City – in broader, positive ways.
November 2, 2011
Leadership & Policy
The 360-Degree Leader
Norman Francis’ longevity, strategic planning and vision have brought academic and financial success to Xavier University, higher education leaders say.
October 31, 2011
Students
NCAA Board Approves Tougher Academic Standards, Scholarship Funds for Student-Athlete Spending
The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division I board announced sweeping changes to athlete eligibility requirements and scholarship aid during a news conference call on Thursday.
October 27, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Commentary: NCAA Last Amateur Left in College Sports
The number of people who buy the NCAA’s argument that amateurism is the backbone of college sports is dwindling by the day.
October 26, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Maryland Regents Host Hearing on University Merger
A committee studying a merger of the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore heard Friday from state and city leaders and community members, including many who were opposed to the idea.
October 24, 2011
Leadership & Policy
New Association Aims to Support Asian-American and Pacific Islander–Serving Schools
The Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Colleges and Universities has formed to support the mission of Asian-American and Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions in the U.S.
October 24, 2011
Students
Univision Calls Latinos to Action with “Educate Yourself, the Moment Is Now” Campaign
On Oct. 16, Univision Networks kicked off, “Edúcate, Es el Momento” (Educate Yourself, The Moment Is Now), a seven-day multiplatform initiative to promote Hispanic educational attainment.
October 20, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Rx for Success: Xavier Ranks Among the Top Producers of Black Students Accepted by Medical School
With growing minority health needs across the state and in the Delta, compounded by Katrina, Xavier University president Norman Francis announced that the school in 2012 will begin offering undergraduate degrees in public health.
October 18, 2011
Leadership & Policy
College Administrators Convene for U.S.-India Higher Education Summit
Speakers emphasized the need for American institutions of higher learning interested in developing bonds with Indian institutions to make a commitment to build strong relationships over time instead of tentative ones.
October 13, 2011
Students
Texas University Breaking Ties With Community College
University of Texas at Brownsville to part ways with Texas Southmost College, ending unusual 20-year partnership.
October 10, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Houston Community College Trustee’s Ethics Reform Quest Bears Fruit
Mary Ann Perez has made an undeniable impact as a member of Houston Community College’s Board of Trustees.
October 9, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Record Number of Foreign Students Enroll at Oregon Schools
Oregon’s seven universities expect the largest number of international students ever when classes begin this week.
September 26, 2011
Faculty & Staff
Proven Leader Takes the Helm at Emerson College
Harvard-educated scholar of English and poetry, Dr. M. Lee Pelton puts a prominent face on changes that are under way at Boston’s Emerson College.
September 21, 2011
Dr. M. Lee
Students
Brooklyn College Faculty Condemn NYC Police Spying
Reports say the CIA helped the NYPD set up a unit to monitor mosques, cafes and restaurants frequented by Muslims and placed undercover officers in student groups to listen to discussions.
September 20, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Embattled Vice Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay To Step Down
The search for Tom Maki’s replacement will be launched within the next two weeks, UWGB Chancellor Tom Harden said.
September 19, 2011
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