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Section: Opinion
Opinion
Remembering the Role Race Played in the Capitol Insurrection
On this one-year anniversary, we must also remember that the Capitol insurrection was about several racial realities in the United States.
January 6, 2022
Opinion
Why Access to Computer Science Education Should Be the New Space Race
Expanding access to computer science at an accelerated rate in 2022 is pivotal. Computer science courses in high school should be the norm as opposed to an anomaly.
January 5, 2022
Opinion
When the Research Topic Chooses You
I have often wondered why someone pursues a certain research topic.
January 4, 2022
Opinion
JEDI is Trending in Higher Education. But HBCUs Have Modeled it all Along
JEDI isn’t a new phenomenon in the higher education world, but it has become an urgent expectation that colleges and universities have become accountable for addressing.
December 22, 2021
Opinion
Reframing Risk: How (and Why) to Diversify Your STEM Enrollments
Despite investments in pipeline programs, increased access to upper-level math and science classes in secondary schools and the growing popularity of STEM careers, little progress has been made.
December 16, 2021
Opinion
Why Diversity Trainings Don’t Work: The Empty of Empathy
Most diversity and implicit bias trainings are not effective because they are based on empathy rather than compassion.
December 15, 2021
Opinion
Fostering a Culture of Connection and Care Within the Chaos of Post-Pandemic Uncertainty
Leaders recognize that their responsibilities include motivating followers — to galvanize them toward a common goal. They recognize that, by elevating and mobilizing others, they will be better positioned to achieve a shared vision.
December 14, 2021
Opinion
Harvard Renames, I Want a Broom Closet
I talk lot about my Harvard experience, not to brag, but to enlighten people that yes, there was a Filipino American there in the early 1970s not affiliated with the Marcos dictatorship.
December 13, 2021
Opinion
Rising Coaches Equality and Inclusion Campaign to Organize College Basketball Around Social Justice Issues
The placement of sports in the lexicon of American society is undeniably prominent, potent, and powerful. It is one of the few things that bring people together from different races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and genders.
December 10, 2021
Opinion
Time Will Tell: Three Black Scholars Ponder APA’s Apology for Silence and Complicity in Perpetuating Racism
As Black scholars and leaders in psychology, counseling and education, we strive to expose and mitigate barriers that regularly inhibit educational progress and outcomes for Black and other vulnerable groups.
December 9, 2021
Opinion
Center for Community College Student Engagement Reflects on ‘Aha’ Moments: Issues of Equity
While community colleges open their doors to all students, open access is just the first step toward attaining the equity ingrained in the mission of these institutions.
December 8, 2021
Opinion
The Time is Now for Graduate Programs to Walk the Walk on Diversity
Diversity in graduate programs doesn’t just happen, and it certainly can’t be achieved in one admissions cycle with a few quick fixes to your recruitment efforts and admissions policies.
December 7, 2021
Opinion
Basic Needs Support for Community College Students Is Urgent and Actionable
One in four community college students nationwide are enrolled in a California community college. Historically they haven’t received the resources needed to support their physical well-being, mental health, or other basic needs.
December 3, 2021
Opinion
To Achieve Equity, STEM Needs Systems Change
Largely missing from both funding and research have been efforts to improve the system of STEM higher education.
December 2, 2021
Opinion
A Brighter Way: Winning the Battle Between Blight Hustling and Bright Hustling
Higher education institutions would be prudent to adapt their programming and the way that they present their offerings to make the benefits of bright hustling more appealing than the potential spoils of blight hustling.
December 1, 2021
Opinion
Can Higher Ed Learn From the Arbery Trial Prosecutor’s Approach?
Like many of you I followed the trial in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Just as the Rev. Al Sharpton said, I thought the trial was historical and could change perceptions of how to deal with race in America. Maybe even in higher ed.
November 30, 2021
Opinion
Giving the Gift of Education
I encourage everyone reading this column to make a financial contribution to the scholarship fund at their alma mater, or to an HBCU of their choosing.
November 29, 2021
Opinion
We Need Indigenous Peoples’ Higher Ed Data – And Air Conditioners, Too
Since Native American students make up less than 1 percent of the U.S. undergraduate population, many researchers tend to overlook or erase their data due to statistical limitations. This is a problem I’m trying to solve.
November 24, 2021
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