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Section: Opinion
Opinion
Once Convicted, Forever Doomed: On Civil Death and American Politics
One of my all-time favorite movies is Shawshank Redemption starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. I was fascinated by the story of two men, accused of different crimes in very different circumstances, embarking on a common path toward redemption. I was always puzzled why Morgan Freemanâs character seemed so hesitant to leave when he was released. I didnât understand how a man who spent most of his formative years fighting for his life behind bars, was now afraid to live freely.
April 30, 2019
African-American
Choosing Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
There has been significant discussion recently regarding the uptick in HBCU enrollment. In recent years, enrollment increases across the HBCU landscape have been attributed to a variety of reasons. Some cite the political atmosphere as a reason, noting that HBCUs serve as a reprieve for students fleeing overt racism and racial microaggressions present in communities and schools.
April 28, 2019
Students
Redefining Merit
Following the college admissions scandal, countless thought pieces have addressed inequity in college admissions. Understandably, many are angry that wealthy families can literally buy their children into a university, while underrepresented, low-income students are seen as given unfair consideration when admitted to highly selective institutions. Too often, racially underrepresented low-income students are seen as âpityâ admits â encouraged to depict their life-story as one in need of intervention from a particular college or university.
April 25, 2019
Opinion
Professor as Event Planner
If organizing events may seem like extra work, work that may not âcountâ much toward tenure at some institutions, it shouldnât be seen like that. Research tells us that these gatherings improve our studentsâ chances of success, deepen their connection to what Tetrizini et al. call the âfabricâ of a college environment. They also make faculty and staff feel more job satisfaction, as they feel valued and connected. The opportunity to learn about a new topic while working adds to oneâs job satisfaction.
April 24, 2019
African-American
UNCF and Diverse: Our Work Remains Unfinished
This has probably been overstated, but the times in which we live feel like a critical juncture in American history. The rise of previously silenced or ignored voices that assert themselves daily through democratizing channels like social media or personal blogs significantly contribute to greater representation of and respect for Black issues across society, particularly in education. The advancement of educational aspirations for Black Americans has been facilitated by key individuals and organizations for decades, two of which celebrate milestone anniversaries this year.
April 23, 2019
African-American
No Excuses
âExcuses are the tools of the incompetentâŚâ yet, many company leaders tend to use them when they âchooseâ not to hire people of color.
April 22, 2019
Opinion
After the Mueller Report, Higher Ed Must Lead
Now that the Mueller report is out, we can rest assured. Betsy DeVos is just window dressing. The fish really does stink from the top. That DeVos glow is nothing compared to the boss who smells worse than she does. Trump and his administration really is as chaotic, dysfunctional, and as truth-challenged as we imagined. But Muellerâs report should have a better title.
April 22, 2019
International
Making Global Conversation More Inclusive by Considering our Different Academic Cultures
Internationalization has been one of the main drivers in higher education in the last decade and it relates to several aspects of our academic institutions and professional activities. To some institutions, internationalization has been translated into an effective strategy to boost revenue by attracting students from other countries; it has also meant the increasing importance of study-abroad initiatives in association with partner organizations.
April 19, 2019
Opinion
Pain. Hurt. Betrayal.
Pain. Hurt. Betrayal. How do these three little words burrow their way into our minds, body and soul? How is it possible that pain, hurt, betrayal became synonymous to the experiences of so many marginalized and minoritized scholars?
April 17, 2019
Students
Why We Had to be Our Own College Counselors and How Congress Can Help
Thereâs been so much attention lately about the college admission scandal â rich parents trying to buy their undeserving children into prestigious colleges. But thereâs a far bigger scandal that our leaders have long ignored: many high school seniors who deserve to attend college donât have the advice and support that they need to get there.
April 16, 2019
Students
Yes Virginia, There is a Choice
Like many other students of color who receive messages that theyâre not good enough, I had resigned myself to believing that I was either unready or unprepared for college. As a first-generation student, I couldnât rely on legacy status to give me a leg up in the admissions process and my family certainly couldnât rely on making donations to athletic booster clubs or local alumni groups.
April 16, 2019
Women
On Our Path, Me and My Libby
I was 18 and a first-year student in college when I found out I was pregnant. I was 19 and just beginning my second year when my daughter, Olivia Isabel, was born. She and I joke that she has as many college degrees as I do, because she was there for pretty much the entire journey, from B.A. to Ph.D. Me and my Libby, on our path.
April 15, 2019
Women
âI Just Said That!â
Have you ever had that moment when you were in a meeting and proposed an idea for consideration to solve a problem? In an instance, you are abruptly interrupted. Your colleague regurgitated your idea as if it was their own. As you look around the table for a connection of affirmation, in your head you are thinking, âI just said that!â
April 15, 2019
Opinion
We Gonâ Be Alright: American Education Research Solidarity and the Counterspace Pachanga/Party
Considering race continues to be a topic of controversy and discomfort, it is important that we address how engagement and inclusion have expanded on the issues of identity for Blacks and Latino communities.
April 11, 2019
Students
An A+ Punishment for Felicity And Others: Create Cy Pres Awards. For Real.
Those pleading guilty in the college admissions scandal can donate large sums of money to a cy pres fund that benefits low-income kids and the non-elite small colleges that serve them.
April 9, 2019
African-American
Defining Political Progress
One of the things I love most about writing for Diverse is that it provides an opportunity for me to think through our increasingly complicated political space. Exploring the intersection of politics, pop culture and higher education also provides a platform to align pedagogy with public scholarship. I approach this column as I approach my classroom: my job isnât to tell people how to think; but to provide them with information that encourages them to think critically and analytically.
April 8, 2019
HBCUs
Fundraise or Die Trying: Bennett, Cheyney and the Future of HBCUs
In 2019, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are learning the hard way that fundraising over $8.2 million dollars in less than 60 days may not be enough to keep hope alive. The $8.2 million dollar figure refers to the amount raised by North Carolinaâs Bennett College between December 2018 and February 2019 as a part of the #StandwithBennett campaign that garnered national attention after celebrities publicly endorsed the collegeâs effort to retain its accreditation. Yet, despite all of Bennettâs efforts, the collegeâs accreditation was pulled.
April 8, 2019
Opinion
The Significant Role Leaders Play in Influencing Employee Well-Being
The idea of employee well-being is nothing new. Every organization, including colleges and universities, wants happy and healthy employees yet, few organizations actually take the necessary steps to support their employeesâ well-being.
April 7, 2019
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