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Section: Demographics
Students
The Misinformation About Financial Aid
The escalating cost of college tuition seems to be on everyone’s minds these days…
August 23, 2006
Students
Coming to Terms with the ‘D’ Word
Hoping for the best, expecting the worst. That’s one way of describing what I was feeling….
August 23, 2006
Leadership & Policy
Georgia Perimeter’s New Leader A Surprising Choice For Diverse System, Critics Say
The appointment of Dr. Anthony Tricoli to head Georgia Perimeter College – a five-campus, 50,000-student Atlanta-area college district – has raised many eyebrows, as some are questioning whether Tricoli has the experience and ability to lead one of America’s largest and most diverse urban community college districts.
August 22, 2006
Leadership & Policy
HACU Conference Stirs Debate on Retention, Graduation Among Hispanic Students
PRINCETON, N.J. Educators, researchers and advocates gathered last week at the Educational Testing Center to set a research agenda for Hispanics in higher education. Nearly 60 people turned out to address the major obstacles to higher education success for Hispanics students.
August 19, 2006
Native Americans
Diversity in the Newsroom
Five journalists discuss how they got started in the business and offer advice to aspiring reporters.
August 17, 2006
Latinx
USAID Gives $35 Million Grant for 10 U.S.-Mexico University Partnerships
WASHINGTON The U.S. Agency for International Development has announced a $35 million grant for 10 partnerships between universities in the United States and in Mexico as part of the Training, Internships, Exchanges and Scholarships program.
August 16, 2006
Students
Research Roundup:
Blacks Hispanics benefit most from extracurricular study; dual enrollment programs to earn college credits are less available to Black, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students; Governors’ agreement to compile and report accurate date for high-school completion rates not being followed by some states.
August 14, 2006
Native Americans
Tribal College Close to Collapse
DAVIS, Calif. On a remote stretch of land where stray chickens outnumber students, California’s only tribal college is clinging to life against seemingly insurmountable odds.
August 12, 2006
African-American
Marshall Drops ‘African-American students only’ From Course List
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Marshall University has dropped the words “African-American students only” from an orientation class listed on its fall schedule, following a warning from an educational foundation that it could be violating state and federal law.
August 12, 2006
African-American
Cosby Leads Discussion In Black Male Forum
“When we sit down and talk on an honest level, we see there is a problem in our neighborhood…
August 9, 2006
African-American
Students, Alumni Lament the Closing
Dozens of current and former students of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs …
August 9, 2006
African-American
NAACP Retraces History at Harpers Ferry
There was an air of serenity and purpose as a vintage train unloaded more than 125 passengers in Harpers Ferry…
August 9, 2006
Native Americans
Diversity in the Newsroom
Five journalists discuss how they got started in the business and offer advice to aspiring reporters…
August 9, 2006
Asian American Pacific Islander
Blog Nation Prefers Personal Writing Over Political
A national survey of Internet bloggers reveals that most of the blogging population concentrates on sharing…
August 9, 2006
African-American
New Black Studies Program To Launch This Fall Is Latest To Offer Doctorate
After years of planning, Northwestern University is launching its doctoral program in African-American studies next month, making it only the seventh American university to offer a doctorate in the academic discipline.
August 7, 2006
Latinx
HACU Urges Federal Agencies to Recruit More Hispanics
SAN ANTONIO Hispanics continue to be the most under-represented ethnic group recruited by federal agencies, according to a new report published by the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.
August 7, 2006
Asian American Pacific Islander
Female Lawyers Of Color Jumping Ship From Big Firms, Study Says
HONOLULU An American Indian attorney is asked where she keeps her tomahawk. White male partners look past a Black lawyer, assuming she is clerical staff. An Asian attorney is called a “dragon lady” when she asserts herself.
August 6, 2006
Faculty & Staff
Just the Stats: Faculty at Tribal Colleges
In the July editions of my column, I presented data showing that minority faculty were more likely to dwell in the ranks of assistant professor than full professor, and that they were glaringly under-represented in various disciplines, including law. Since then, a number of Diverse readers have suggested that I take a closer look at faculty at minority-serving institutions. This week, I’ll examine faculty statistics at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).
August 2, 2006
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