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Section: Demographics
African-American
A New Report Explores Black Studentsâ Attitudes Toward Activism
A new report explores attitudes toward activism among Black students at predominantly Black high schools and historically Black colleges and universities.
July 15, 2020
Latinx
Roueche Center Forum: Helping Hispanic-Latino Students Make a Good Living and Live a Good Life
The Coachella Valley in Southern California is a series of 12-plus small cities linked by a commitment to big ideas. College of the Desert (COD), the local community college, is one of the biggest and best organizations in the Valley that serves the various communities as the epicenter of social and economic justice through a [âŠ]
July 15, 2020
Sports
San Antonio College Removes Mascot That Represented âOppressive Forceâ
San Antonio College has decided to remove its âRangerâ mascot after campus groups campaigned for its removal for more than a year. Advocates for the removal of the mascot said it represented the Texas Rangers who have brutalized Mexican Americans, Native Americans and members of the Black community. âFor generations, the Rangers were an oppressive [âŠ]
July 15, 2020
Women
Navigating New Campus Sexual Assault Investigation Rules Will Be Challenging, Say Some Colleges
Whether new federal rules governing how to resolve cases of on-campus sex crimes will, as many critics fear, prompt some victims to stay silent about being assaulted is yet to be shown. Nevertheless, in the lead-up to an Aug. 14 deadline to comply with those regulations, many colleges and universities, as well as attorneys, acknowledge [âŠ]
July 14, 2020
Sports
How the CIAA Will Keep Student-Athletes and Fans Engaged While Fall Sports Are Suspended
On July 9, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, a Division II conference comprising 13 historically Black colleges and universities, announced that NCAA sports competition sponsored by the conference will not take place during the fall of 2020. Now, the association is working on how to keep alumni and fans engaged and excited about their institutions.
July 14, 2020
Students
Berkeley City College President Dr. AngĂ©lica Garcia Sees Education as âPathway for Liberationâ
Normally, when a new college president takes office, thereâs a lot of handshaking, sitting in the dining hall with students and getting coffee with faculty members. But not for Dr. AngĂ©lica Garcia, president of Berkeley City College. Previously the vice president of student services at Skyline College in San Bruno, Calif., she started her new [âŠ]
July 14, 2020
African-American
Edward Waters College to Become a University
The historically Black Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida, is set to become a university after it received more than it expected in state funding, reported The Florida Times-Union. The 2020-2021 state legislative budget allocated an additional $3.5 million to Edward Waters, bringing total funding to $6.4 million. With the enhanced funding, the college will [âŠ]
July 13, 2020
African-American
Meharry Is Enlisting Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, Hildreth Is Ready to Roll Up His Sleeve
When Meharry Medical College begins conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials in a few months, it will face a big challenge: how to inspire trust in the Black community that has reason to mistrust such interventions but stands to benefit the most.
July 10, 2020
Latinx
Excelencia Report Highlights Best Practices in Preparing Latinx Students for Workforce
In a new report, Excelencia in Education analyzed how Hispanic Serving Institutions, which enroll over 65% of Latinx students, are strategically planning for workforce success.
July 9, 2020
Women
Outgoing NACAC CEO Joyce E. Smith Wins Plaudits for Leadership
Even though her final days as CEO of NACAC have been in a time of uncertainty, Joyce E. Smith has not wavered from the mission of serving the professionals who serve students.
July 9, 2020
African-American
How Should Minority Mental Health Resources Factor Into a Schoolâs Reopening Plans?
An online meeting of university leaders â co-hosted by the Steve Fund and the American Council on Education â explored how mental health resources for students of color should be incorporated into reopening plans.
July 9, 2020
Students
How to Infuse Trans-Inclusive Housing in Your University-Wide Changes
For colleges and universities that will hold brick-and-mortar classes in the fall, and amidst this unprecedented review of how we keep our students safe in residential life, campuses are presented with the unique opportunity to center trans and non-binary studentsâ voices in creating new, more inclusive, housing practices. As broad changes on housing are being considered, now is the time to include trans and non-binary studentsâ experiences in charting a path forward.
July 9, 2020
Students
A Brief History Lesson and Open Letter to the Nationâs Schoolchildren and College Students about White Male Power
Dear Generation Z Students, you are digital natives. So, this letter would better reach you by video, Instagram, Snapchat, maybe Twitter or a hashtag. But I need more letter characters and time than these platforms allow. Please bear with me as you read.
July 9, 2020
African-American
Following in the Footsteps of Her Father, Dr. Wilma Mishoe Led Delaware State to New Heights
She couldnât say no. âHigher education,â Mishoe says, âis my natural habitat,â and Delaware State has always been her home. Mishoe returned to historic landmarks still standing tall and took comfort in seeing some of the same trees that stood on campus 50 years ago, throwing off shade like old friends.
July 8, 2020
Sports
On Slave Patrols, a Pandemic, the NBA, and HBCUs: The Birth of an Historic Alliance?
People from all walks of life, including numerous professional athletes, have been protesting ever since, doing whatever they can to try to affect change. Most notably, several NBA players, whose season has been suspended since March 11, formed a coalition and declared that âEnough is enough.â
July 8, 2020
African-American
The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Revisited in âThe Sword and The Shieldâ
As the nation witnesses around-the-clock Black Lives Matter protests, Dr. Peniel E. Josephâs âThe Sword and The Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.â could not have been published at a more apropos time.
July 6, 2020
African-American
Proposing a Concept of the Black Tax to Understand the Experiences of Blacks in America
The protests occurring in many cities in America to call attention to the systemic racism in society has provoked us to critically reflect on our experiences as Black men in this country. This cathartic process has led us to believe that as African Americans we are involuntarily mandated to pay a âBlack tax.â This term is not new. In fact, it has been primarily associated with a family member who has advanced to a high socioeconomic status and who provides monetary support to other family members. Some have used this term to underscore the ways in which discrimination has impacted the financial standing of African Americans. Our conceptualization of the Black tax differs from the ways it has been used previously.
July 6, 2020
African-American
Faculty of Color Confront Extra Obstacles on the Road to Tenure
Dr. Paul C. Harris, an education professor at the University of Virginia, was offered promotion from assistant to associate professor, but â despite positive feedback up until the decision was made â he didnât get tenure. Harris, who researches college readiness and Black male athlete identity, shared his story on Wednesdayâs Diverse Talk Live webcast, followed by a panel discussion about the obstacles minority scholars face on their road to tenure.
July 1, 2020
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