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Section: Opinion
Opinion
Black and Immigrant: Navigating America’s Polarized Landscape Through HBCUs
For Black international students, systemic barriers intersect with race, geography, and immigration policy.
December 11, 2024
Opinion
Want to Make a Difference for Kids? Invest in their Parents’ Education
The intergenerational benefits of a college education are massive, and they begin accruing when both parent and child are in school at the same time.
December 10, 2024
Opinion
An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services
Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today – particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds.
December 9, 2024
From the Magazine
Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?
Developing leaders on boards and throughout institutions in today’s environment requires institutions not only to be able to sustain social justice-minded cultures but also to stay a step ahead of major issues in uncharted waters.
December 8, 2024
From the Magazine
Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility
In the post-pandemic era of higher education, college access, public trust in higher education, and AI are all converging in a disruptive way, ushering in a new standard for our learners.
December 5, 2024
Opinion
Latino Men and the 2024 Election: Implications for Education
The apparent shift in the 2024 presidential voting behavior among Latino men serves as a call to action for educators, policymakers, and society at large.
December 4, 2024
From the Magazine
AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success
Community colleges serve as a gateway to opportunity, particularly for students of color. As college presidents we hold a dual responsibility: advancing institutional change while contending with the systemic inequities that impact students.
December 3, 2024
Opinion
Mālama Pono: Rebellious Teacher Preparation Through Hānai Pedagogy
Through an ongoing study with teachers and administrators in an area with the largest population of Native Hawaiians in the state, I developed the Hānai Pedagogy framework, which I am sharing here, along with recommendations for higher education.
December 2, 2024
Opinion
A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices
Racially minoritized students who attend PWIs often report feelings of isolation, marginalization, lack of support, and exclusion from faculty and peers.
December 1, 2024
Opinion
Is the Future of Black Excellence and Tradition at Our HBCUs Secure?
HBCUs represent something that is at the core of American ideals: the belief that every person, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
November 26, 2024
Opinion
Coping with the Silence of My Friends
Do not tell me you love me and turn a blind eye to the attempted annihilation of my family, and do not assume that I will go down easily, if at all. Would you not do whatever is necessary to protect your family?
November 25, 2024
Opinion
Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic
Using Black students to criticize DEI is a cynical and disingenuous tactic whose primary purpose is to ultimately discredit all DEI initiatives.
November 22, 2024
Opinion
Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment
The American educational system must take responsibility for the damaging stereotypes imposed on Black males and recognize the long-term impact these biases have on students’ success.
November 21, 2024
Opinion
Beyond the Campus Food Pantry
Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend, but hopeful signs for a future beyond campus food pantries abound.
November 20, 2024
Opinion
Educators in Uncertain Times – Fostering Resilience and Empathy in Our Classrooms
Empathy for someone you agree with is easy; true empathy begins when you extend understanding to those who challenge your beliefs.
November 19, 2024
Opinion
Brooks Says Harvard Broke America? I Think I Helped
Kamala Harris is the picture of American success, and diversity--and she was rejected by the American people. Brooks wants to blame Harvard and the Ivy League and its definition of a “meritocracy.” But is it really Harvard’s fault?
November 18, 2024
Opinion
College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment
For those students who complete their degree, the return is well worth the investment.
November 15, 2024
Opinion
How Trump's Plan to Close the Department of Education Threatens Special Education
Donald J. Trump's proposal to close the Department of Education represents a dramatic shift that could have devastating consequences for special education services in the United States.
November 14, 2024
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