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Section: Institutions
African-American
NAFEO Pushed for White House Initiative Move
Lezli Baskerville said NAFEO had recommended that the initiative be placed in The White House, “reporting to a senior executive to the President.”
May 14, 2017
Students
DeVos Taking Center Stage at Bethune-Cookman
Controversial U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is scheduled to deliver a commencement address Wednesday at Bethune-Cookman University that is certain to be heavily scrutinized.
May 9, 2017
Students
Community Colleges Working Around State Budget Cuts
Financial struggles pose a problem for many community colleges, and can be expected to continue for the foreseeable future particularly as a number of states face ongoing budget shortfalls.
May 9, 2017
African-American
Congressional Black Caucus Not Buying Trump’s ‘Unwavering Support’ of HBCUs
Two leading Democratic Black lawmakers on Monday slammed President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to walk back his previous comments questioning the constitutionality of a program that helps support HBCUs.
May 8, 2017
African-American
Guillermo: HBCU Funding Latest Target of White House Threats to Diversity
Just look at what President Trump is doing to HBCUs, and maybe all programs based on race, ethnicity, or gender.
May 7, 2017
Community Colleges
Two Community College Presidents Shattering Stereotypes
Rowena Tomaneng and Thuy Thi Nguyen are both new presidents of community colleges who are leading their institutions into greatness.
May 4, 2017
HBCUs
Controversy Commences at Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman University rocketed to the forefront of conversation about commencement speakers this spring with the announcement Monday that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would headline its event in Daytona Beach, Fla., next week. “Much like Dr. Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, Secretary DeVos deems the importance of opportunity and hope for students to receive an exceptional […]
May 1, 2017
Students
Trump’s Blueprint for Failing Our Nation’s Students
Trump proposes a 13 percent decline in funding to the U.S. Department of Education, with higher education programs comprising most of what will be sliced.
April 30, 2017
Community Colleges
Stakeholders Divided Over Accreditation Reform
As Congress seeks to reform the accreditation system for institutions of higher education, one expert says it should avoid a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
April 27, 2017
Students
N.Y. College President Heard Blaming Alleged Assault Victim
SANBORN, N.Y. — A New York community college president who was recorded disparaging an alleged victim of sexual assault has retired, just before a vote to consider firing him. Niagara County Community College says James Klyczek notified the board of trustees of his retirement shortly before a special meeting Wednesday evening in which the trustees […]
April 27, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Hispanic Leadership Pipeline Proving Vital
Programs that prepare Hispanic role models for executive leadership are of increasing importance, especially as Hispanic enrollment in community colleges, now at an all-time high, continues to grow.
April 26, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Lakin Institute a Model Program for Black CEO Development
The Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership was founded to prepare Black senior level community college executives for positions as chief executive officers.
April 25, 2017
Students
Tennessee Reconnect to Clear Path to Degrees for Adult Learners
Adult learners over the age of 24 would be eligible to attend two years of community college tuition-free under the Tennessee Reconnect bill.
April 25, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Cynthia Warrick Becomes Permanent Stillman College President
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Stillman College board of trustees has selected interim president Cynthia Warrick as permanent president of the private college in Alabama. The Tuscaloosa News reports that Warrick, who succeeded Peter Millet in January, becomes the seventh president of the institution at a time when the college faces financial challenges. Warrick had been […]
April 25, 2017
Students
FAMU’s Potential Freshman Class Up by a Third
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Officials at Florida A&M University credit an intensive recruitment drive with increasing by more than a third the number of potential freshmen in next fall’s incoming class. University officials at the historically Black school said Monday that more than 2,000 potential freshmen have been admitted for next fall’s class, an increase of […]
April 24, 2017
Women
McClenney Kicks Off AACC Convention
Dr. Kay McClenney, senior adviser to the president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, delivers remarks at the opening session of the 97th AACC Annual Convention in New Orleans. McClenney, right, is the recipient of the 2017 Diverse Champions Award presented by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. AACC also presented the Harry S. Truman […]
April 23, 2017
Students
Community College Diversity Pacesetters to be Recognized
Each year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) honors community colleges that serve as exemplars in reimagining institutions not as they are, but as they should be.
April 19, 2017
Students
HBCUs and the Nation’s Higher Ed Goals
HBCUs have played an indispensable role in the general development of our nation and the Black community.
April 19, 2017
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