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Section: Opinion
Opinion
In 2024, Higher Ed Must Find Its Footing
The suicides and resignations of key leaders and the broader mental health crisis are a signal that cannot be ignored.
January 19, 2024
Opinion
The Broader Ramifications of the Attack on DEI at Florida Public Colleges and Universities
With proposed regulations by the Florida Board of Governors threatening to dismantle DEI-related programs in public colleges and universities, it is crucial for the nation to rally around Florida and prevent the potential ramifications.
January 18, 2024
Opinion
Excellence Isn’t Colorblind or Gender Neutral, In Either Direction, Nor Should It Be
As debate rages on about the forced resignation of Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay, a familiar trope has surfaced yet again.
January 16, 2024
Opinion
Ring The Alarm: A Call to Action for Black Women to Address Wellness in the Academy
We haven’t gone past the third week of January, and we are witnessing another tragic death of a Black woman in higher education. Our hearts are heavy, and we equally seek to maintain a wellness practice to save ourselves as we aspire and climb upwards.
January 15, 2024
Opinion
How the Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Was About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Though the phraseology of diversity, equity, and inclusion was not expressly used in the way that it currently is during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s lifetime, I contend that King's life and work were, in large part, about the ideals of DEI.
January 12, 2024
Opinion
HBCUs Can Help Reverse the Black College Enrollment Recession
Leaders who value diversity and view it as a strength in our higher education institutions and corporations must step up. Words of solidarity aren’t enough. We need action to help those who may be now left behind.
January 11, 2024
Opinion
Should 25 Years Feel Like Forever or Only Yesterday?
In 2024, I celebrate an anniversary that is special to me, 25 years of close affiliation with America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
January 9, 2024
Opinion
Unpacking the Pillars of Resistance Against DEI Initiatives
Some individuals mistakenly believe that the push for diversity aims to lower standards or compromise quality in hiring and promotion processes.
January 7, 2024
Opinion
Dr. Claudine Gay’s Resignation from the Harvard Presidency Possibly Saved Her Life
Dr. Claudine Gay’s resignation was utterly unsurprising and was absolutely necessary.
January 5, 2024
Views
Harvard Put Its First Black Woman President in the Crosshairs of a Culture War without a Shield
The first Black woman to lead Harvard, stands cast aside, not by her own hand, but by the very forces Harvard claims to oppose.
January 3, 2024
Blog
Harvard Let Itself and Gay Be Bullied
It’s telling that the most damning comments during the saga of the fallen ex-Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay come from rabid fans of the twice-impeached, four-time criminally indicted man who wants to be a president again.
January 3, 2024
Opinion
Rising to the Challenge on Student Basic Needs Work
The growth in on-campus support for students’ housing, food, transportation, mental health, childcare, and related needs is both heartening and depressing.
December 13, 2023
Opinion
How the Recruitment of High School Quarterbacks in College Football Foreshadows the Future of Tech Career Prospects
The exclusion of Florida State University’s football team from the College Football Playoff serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing high school recruits, particularly quarterbacks, hoping to join top-tier college football programs.
December 12, 2023
Opinion
AntiSemitism? Stefanik Hearing Targeted Diversity
If you haven’t realized it yet, that congressional hearing last week that continues to make news wasn’t about solving antisemitism in America.
December 11, 2023
From the Magazine
Life: Navigating Unanticipated Adversities
Intentional and ongoing engagement and care are part of the Kansas State University Community College Leadership Program culture and reinforced among these current and aspiring leaders.
December 8, 2023
From the Magazine
Alternative Facts in the Academy:
The Role of Hypocritical Race Theory
As conservative zealots maneuvered to bring higher ed under scrutiny for their imagined manipulation of young minds, the analytic approach known as critical race theory came under attack as the most subversive aspect of the academic experience.
December 6, 2023
Opinion
Perception and Personnel Matters: Lessons from Florida State's Exclusion from the College Football Playoff
The exclusion of the undefeated ACC Champion Florida State University Seminoles from the college football playoff has sparked a significant debate.
December 5, 2023
Opinion
Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape
Affirmative action policies are aimed to counteract systemic disadvantages by considering race, ethnicity, and other factors in admissions processes and have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups.
December 4, 2023
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