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Community Colleges
Alabama Divorce Ruling Gives Non-Custodial Parent Option of Contributing to College Expenses
A decision by the Alabama Supreme Court from earlier this month could have an impact on how students of divorced parents finance their college educations.
October 14, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Iran’s President Calls for Academic Freedoms
Iran’s president stepped up his challenge to the country’s hard-line factions on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on academic freedoms and for granting Iranian scholars more opportunity to take part in international conferences.
October 14, 2013
Community Colleges
Diverse Down the Road
The Diverse staff will close out the month of October with a flourish of activity at national conferences. Here’s a list of events we’ll be attending to make presentations or report on for the magazine or web — and always to network with those dedicated to higher education.
October 14, 2013
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Sports
Calif. Gov. Signs Bill for Pricier Community College Classes
A bill that will allow a handful of California’s community colleges to offer additional courses at inflated prices during short summer and winter sessions earned Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature last week despite strong opposition from student leaders and the chancellor of the state’s two-year college system.
October 13, 2013
Disabilties
Special Report: Recruitment and Retention in Higher Ed
Low participation and completion rates in STEM majors among underrepresented minorities; programs that are being developed to help the college experience of students with autism; a reevaluation of the IPEDS definition of graduates; and increased recruiting efforts to attract more women into business programs.
October 10, 2013
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HBCUs
In case you missed it …
Here are some of the key stories in higher education this week reported by Diverse: Participants Find Support at Black Doctoral Network Conference Maryland HBCUs Score Big Victory in Court With Eye on Future, Colleges Courting Hispanics Higher Ed Mostly Unscathed by Shutdown
October 10, 2013
HBCUs
Mich. Universities Getting More Out-of-State Students
An increase in the number of out-of-state students is contributing to an overall rise in student population at some of Michigan’s public universities, officials said.
October 10, 2013
Leadership & Policy
New Tribal College Slated to Open in California
With the endorsement of more than 40 California Indian nations, a new nonprofit tribal college will open in northern California in 2014 to serve American Indian students from the state.
October 10, 2013
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HBCUs
Colleges, Universities Initiating National Movement Against Hazing
Colleges and universities are devising strategies, such as creating new faculty positions, to institute and strictly enforce anti-hazing policies.
October 10, 2013
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Leadership & Policy
Welcome Aboard!
Senior Web Consultant Raymond Borhan is celebrating his eighth anniversary as a member of the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education team. Raymond has been involved with managing technology projects, products and strategy for nearly 20 years. He received his B.A. from UCLA and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Strayer University. Raymond is responsible for the company’s IT and web-related projects. As such, he has been a member of many cross-functional teams at the company. He also takes pride in having an important advisory role in all matters related to the company’s technology initiatives and IT infrastructure. Raymond likes to travel and enjoys learning about different cultures, literary traditions, and cuisines. Currently, he’s also interested in learning about organic farming and sustainable living.
October 9, 2013
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Faculty & Staff
Alabama State Probing Tuberculosis Case
Officials at Alabama State University and the state Department of Public Health say they’re investigating a case of pulmonary tuberculosis at the school.
October 9, 2013
HBCUs
HBCU Presidents Tread Lightly After Maryland Lawsuit Decision
Though several HBI presidents have privately expressed support for the Black colleges lawsuit, they have been unwilling to publicly weigh in on the specifics.
October 8, 2013
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HBCUs
Fulbright Alumni Convene to Address Worldwide Social Issues
The Fulbright Association—the alumni organization of one of the most renowned international academic exchange programs—held its 36th annual conference over the weekend and the gathering had more of a feel of a family reunion—albeit one with more of a critical and focused goal.
October 6, 2013
Community Colleges
Pearson Joins DiverseBooks
As we celebrate National Books Month this October on DiverseBooks.net, we have more books than ever. In September, Cox, Matthews & Associates, Inc. (CMA) announced a new sales and distribution relationship with Pearson Higher Education. DiverseBooks.net will be distributing nearly 300 Pearson titles.
October 4, 2013
Leadership & Policy
College Board Leans Toward Bynum as Mississippi Valley State President
William Bynum is likely to be the next president of Mississippi Valley State University.
October 3, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Arkansas State Losing Army ROTC Program
The U.S. Department of the Army officially informed Arkansas State University on Wednesday that its 77-year-old Army ROTC program will be ended, the university said.
October 3, 2013
Students
Syracuse’s Boeheim Against Paying Student Athletes
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim isn’t on board with paying college athletes.
October 2, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Notre Dame Endowment Increases to $8.3 Billion
The University of Notre Dame’s chief investment officer says the school’s endowment increased 12 percent for the year ending June 30 to $8.3 billion.
October 1, 2013
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