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Section: Opinion
Opinion
What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff
Layoffs are deeply emotional, yet often under-discussed. We must acknowledge how all the labor and passion that we pour into our work can be taken for granted by presidents and CEOs.
January 12, 2025
From the Magazine
Embracing the Future: Why Higher Educationâs Transformation is Just Beginning
One thing is for certain: higher educationâs transformation is just beginning.
January 8, 2025
Opinion
Why We Canât Wait: The Early Learning Imperative
The childcare and early learning market crisis has reached a critical juncture with some parents spending more on childcare than they do on their rent or mortgage.
January 7, 2025
Opinion
Marcus Freeman, Rudy Hubbard, and Black Labor
Itâs embarrassing for institutions, the sport, and the country that in 2025 Black history is still being made like this.
January 6, 2025
Opinion
Promises, Promises: Agency, Self-Actualization, the Higher Ed Social Contract
Ideas about the public good of higher education have been eclipsed by private interests and the concept of an individualâs responsibility to contribute to the advancement of society.
January 5, 2025
Opinion
Transforming Barriers into Assets: Prioritizing the Cultural Wealth of Black Students in STEM
For too long, negative stereotypes have fueled the belief that Black students lack preparedness for postsecondary STEM environments.
January 2, 2025
Opinion
Poor Harvard Numbers Show Impact of SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
December 19, 2024
Opinion
Breaking Barriers: My Eye-Opening Entry Into HBCU Life
If Black Lives Matter, so do Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
December 17, 2024
Opinion
Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Todayâs Political Challenges
Universities must proactively address the unique pressures Black students face online by incorporating support systems that combine mental health services, digital literacy, and cultural competence.
December 16, 2024
Opinion
If You Think Youâre Too Small to Make a Difference, You Havenât Spent the Night with a Mosquito
Community colleges are often unfairly characterized as providing a "less-than" education, an unfortunate misconception rooted in elitism and classism.
December 12, 2024
Opinion
Black and Immigrant: Navigating Americaâs 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 Parentsâ 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 â 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 todayâs 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
MÄlama Pono: Rebellious Teacher Preparation Through HÄnai 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 HÄnai Pedagogy framework, which I am sharing here, along with recommendations for higher education.
December 2, 2024
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