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SACS Takes Houston Community College System Off Probation

SACS Takes Houston Community College System Off Probation The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has taken the Houston Community College System off probation after determining that administration and governance have stabilized.With SACS removing the 50,449-student HCCS from being “on notice,” the college system no longer has any threat of losing accreditation.“On a day-to-day basis, […]

February 27, 2002

‘Wartime’ Budget Has Few Higher Education Increases

‘Wartime’ Budget Has Few Higher Education IncreasesHistorically Black colleges are among the projected winners.The Bush administration’s self-described “wartime budget” for 2003 would hold the line on higher education spending, with most programs receiving level funding or small cutbacks next year.The maximum Pell Grant would remain at $4,000, while college work-study, supplemental education grants and TRIO […]

February 27, 2002

Bush Budget Projects Small HBCU Increase

Bush Budget Projects Small HBCU IncreaseNew funding still falls short of amount proposed by Black college leadersPresident Bush soon will propose more funding for historically Black colleges and universities for 2003, but the increase will remain below the recommendations of HBCU advocates.The president’s fiscal 2003 education budget will include an extra $10 million for HBCUs […]

February 13, 2002

HBCUs, Access Programs Gain New Funds

HBCUs, Access Programs Gain New FundsBy Charles DervaricsFederal programs designed to promote college access and improve minority-serving colleges are among the winners in the final 2002 budget deliberations involving Congress and the White House.The House of Representatives and the Senate approved legislation just before Christmas that will provide more funds for historically Black colleges and […]

January 16, 2002

Documenting the Black Experience in the Americas

Documenting the Black Experience in the AmericasDr. Ben Vinson III brings an impressive array of skills and experiences to exploring and documenting the history of Spanish-speaking people of African descent in the Americas. Fluency in Spanish, a thorough grounding in classical literature and history, archaeological experience and world-class training as a historian have enabled Vinson […]

January 2, 2002

IT Networks Going Wireless at Tribal Colleges

IT Networks Going Wireless at Tribal CollegesIt’s not surprising that Turtle Mountain Community College’s president, Dr. Gerald E. Monette, wants to use technology to alleviate the isolation experienced by the North Dakota-based tribal college. Located a few miles from the Canadian border, the Turtle Mountain campus sits on a Chippewa Indian reservation in an area […]

December 19, 2001

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2001 A Year in Review

2001 A Year in Review2001 is a year most Americans will not forget. The year the United States experienced its worst act of domestic terrorism, claiming the lives of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 people. Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, college communities across the country united to understand the national tragedy. On the heels […]

December 19, 2001

More Delays in Education Funding

More Delays in Education FundingThe recent anthrax scare on Capitol Hill is posing another obstacle to the completion of funding bills for student financial aid and minority-serving institutions.Pell Grants, college work/study and funding for historically Black colleges are among the hundreds of education programs that have been operating with only temporary funds since the start […]

November 21, 2001

NSF Program Would Link HBCUs, Developing Countries

NSF Program Would Link HBCUs, Developing CountriesA Congressional Black Caucus member wants new federal funds to encourage partnerships between historically Black colleges and organizations in developing countries.Under the plan by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, the National Science Foundation would fund partnerships that focus on the use of plant biotechnology to meet the food needs […]

November 21, 2001

HBCUs, HSIs Still Face Funding Hurdles

HBCUs, HSIs Still Face Funding HurdlesCongress still has considerable work ahead if it wants to provide a moderate funding increase for minority-serving colleges and universities next year. House and Senate panels responsible for education funding have unveiled their budget proposals for 2002. In something of a surprise, the Democrat-controlled Senate trails the Republican-controlled House in […]

November 7, 2001

House Plan Seeks Education Increase

House Plan Seeks Education IncreaseFederal funding vital to low-income students and minority-serving institutions would increase under a new 2002 budget bill emerging from discussions in the U.S. House of Representatives.The legislation from a House appropriations subcommittee would provide $7 billion more for education next year, an increase of 17 percent from current funding of $42 […]

October 24, 2001

South Central Los Angeles: A Community In Transition

South Central Los Angeles: A Community In TransitionLA’s Southwest College seeks to keep pace with changing demographicsBy Lydia LumLOS ANGELESos Angeles Southwest College perhaps best illustrates the rising tide of Latinos and other minorities sweeping into higher education institutions of deeply steeped Black heritage, and of the challenges and new growing pains such schools face.The […]

September 26, 2001

Leadership & Policy

Changing Complexions, New Complications

Changing Complexions, New Complications Cal state university’s james lyons and james rosser face unprecedented leadership challenges and opportunities as their institutions experience demographic changesBy Cheryl D. Fieldsn many ways, the Los Angeles basin is ground zero for the shifting demographic status of African Americans and Chicano/Latinos. Cities like Inglewood, Compton, Carson, Long Beach and even […]

September 26, 2001

Hispanic Leaders Seek New Influx of Funds

Hispanic Leaders Seek New Influx of FundsDespite predictions of a tightening federal budget, Hispanic leaders are asking Congress to fund a new initiative that would expand graduate programs at Hispanic-serving colleges and universities.The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is looking for a $20 million down payment for a new program that would bear […]

September 26, 2001

A New World Order

A New World Order“Life is a gift.” I really gave those words serious thought following the death of the 22-year-old hip-hop artist Aaliyah in late August. And after the recent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, those words still ring true — but just a little louder this time.It doesn’t matter […]

September 26, 2001

HBCUs, HSIs Win Funds To Promote Math, Science

HBCUs, HSIs Win Funds To Promote Math, ScienceHistorically Black colleges and Hispanic-serving institutions are among the major recipients of $4.5 million in new federal funds to increase the number of students of color, particularly women, in science and technical careers.The grants under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program will go to more than 10 […]

September 12, 2001

Bill Targets Minority-Serving Institutions with Agriculture Programs

Bill Targets Minority-Serving Institutions with Agriculture ProgramsMinority-serving institutions could get federal funds for agriculture research projects to meet food needs in developing countries under legislation from Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus members.Historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges all would be eligible for funds under the Biotechnology and Agriculture in […]

August 15, 2001

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Are Awarded Funds to Improve Instruction, Curriculum

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Are Awarded Funds to Improve Instruction, CurriculumThe U.S. Department of Education has awarded $19.4 million to help improve instruction, curriculum and facilities at 45 Hispanic-serving colleges and universities.Education Secretary Dr. Roderick R. Paige made the announcement in early July. Forty of the colleges will receive approximately $400,000 in development grants to support academic […]

August 1, 2001