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Section: Institutions
Students
Navy Professor Resigns After Racy Photo Inquiry
A U.S. Naval War College professor has resigned following an investigation into a complaint that he took a racy photo that wound up online.
August 11, 2014
Students
Despite University of Kansas’ Efforts, Sexual Assault Persists
A confidential University of Kansas survey shows that one in 10 students say they have been victims of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, but many never report it.
August 11, 2014
Students
Bad Behavior on Social Media Can Cost Recruits
At St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama, the high school that produced Crimson Tide quarterbacks AJ McCarron and Jake Coker, there’s a new preseason ritual for football players: the social media talk.
August 11, 2014
Disabilties
Going Forward, New Federal Loan Guidelines for College Seen as Helpful
However, critics say it does nothing to repair catastrophic damage caused as a result of 2011 changes to Parent PLUS loan.
August 10, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Alabama State University Loses Attorney Over Disregarded Advice
A former federal judge is resigning as an attorney for Alabama State University.
August 7, 2014
Faculty & Staff
‘Authentic’ Blackness Debate Continues
The fact is that most of us who are Black, regardless of socioeconomic status or educational level, will be confronted with the reality that our skin color will render us vulnerable to the fact that we are the “other” in the eyes of some Whites and some other non-Blacks.
August 7, 2014
Community Colleges
Education Department to Ease College Loan Rules
The Department of Education said Thursday it will try to make it easier for students and parents with troubled credit histories to get college loans.
August 7, 2014
Community Colleges
In Case You Missed It…
Focus Intensifies on Falloff of Students En Route to College Scholars Dig Deeper into Educational Challenges Black Boys Face Experts: Lack of Diversity on Admissions Path Negatively Impacts Minority Students Choosing Moby Dick Over Computer Code
August 7, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Furor After Concordia Captain Gives Seminar
A Rome university professor is facing a disciplinary hearing after inviting the captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner to lecture students on emergency procedures.
August 6, 2014
Community Colleges
Ex-Trustee Raises Questions About Alabama State University Contract
A former Alabama State University trustee says he believes a contract signed by school President Gwendolyn Boyd violates the school’s anti-nepotism policy.
August 6, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Furor After Concordia Captain Gives Seminar
A Rome university professor is facing a disciplinary hearing after inviting the captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner to lecture students on emergency procedures.
August 6, 2014
Community Colleges
Ex-Trustee Raises Questions About Alabama State University Contract
A former Alabama State University trustee says he believes a contract signed by school President Gwendolyn Boyd violates the school’s anti-nepotism policy.
August 6, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Ousted Alabama State University Trustee Cites Removal as Breach
An ousted trustee at Alabama State University complained to an accreditation agency that his removal by Gov. Robert Bentley violated the organization’s standards.
August 5, 2014
HBCUs
Family of Cal Player to File Wrongful Death Suit
Attorneys representing the family of former California football player Ted Agu are planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California.
August 4, 2014
Community Colleges
Choosing Moby Dick Over Computer Code
Son looking for knowledge (and maybe a little wisdom), but not necessarily a vocation by going against the STEM trend.
August 4, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Southern University Faculty Challenges System Chief
Southern University Faculty Senate leaders say their problems with system President Ron Mason are past the point of resolving through a sit-down meeting.
August 4, 2014
Students
Ohio State University Band Director’s Firing Sets Off Clash
The new president of Ohio State University and supporters of the school’s storied marching band are clashing over the unexpected firing of a band director with deep roots in the organization.
August 3, 2014
Disabilties
Special Focus: STEM
In this issue of Diverse, we look at STEM, or the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. We take a deeper look at what higher education leaders are doing to boost the number of American Indians earning Ph.D.s. We also look at the success of a San Jacinto College program that promotes STEM among its underserved minority students. Among other feature articles, we look at the emerging tech scene in Washington, D.C., and what stakeholders are doing to keep diversity at the forefront.
July 31, 2014
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