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Section: Institutions > HBCUs
Students
U. of Michigan Program for At-risk Youth Headed for Chicago
A University of Michigan-based program designed to prevent substance abuse, violence and early sexual activity among African American boys who do not live with their fathers, is gaining national recognition.
March 10, 2016
Students
Georgia Senate Set to Vote on Allowing Guns on Campuses
ATLANTA ― Georgia’s state Senate is set to vote on a bill allowing licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons on public college campuses. The measure is included on the chamber’s calendar for Friday. The proposal backed by the National Rifle Association won support from a Senate panel on Monday despite opposition from the powerful […]
March 10, 2016
African-American
Audit: Elizabeth City State Improperly Admitted Students
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. ― A new internal audit shows that Elizabeth City State University improperly admitted students who did not qualify last year and improperly awarded financial aid. The audit started last October following allegations that an administration had told staff to make financial awards to ineligible students, The News & Observer of Raleigh reported. […]
March 10, 2016
HBCUs
JUDY K. SAKAKI
JUDY K. SAKAKI was named president of Sonoma State University, effective July 1. She is vice president of student affairs in the Office of the President of the University of California System. Sakaki holds a bachelor’s and a master’s from California State University, Hayward (now California State University, East Bay) and a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.
March 7, 2016
HBCUs
MARY A. PAPAZIAN
MARY A. PAPAZIAN has been named president of San Jose State University, effective July 1. She is president of Southern Connecticut State University. Papazian earned a bachelor’s, a master’s and a doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles.
March 7, 2016
Leadership & Policy
JOSETTE SHAUGHNESSY
JOSETTE SHAUGHNESSY has been named vice president of financial and administrative operations at El Paso Community College (EPCC). She was interim vice president of financial and administrative operations at EPCC. Shaughnessy received an associate from El Paso Community College, and a bachelor’s and a master’s from the University of Texas at El Paso.
March 7, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Letter Reveals Government’s Earlier Reaction to UVa Probe
By Associated Press WASHINGTON —In a previously secret letter that was later withdrawn, federal officials censured the University of Virginia over issues of sexual violence on campus. The Washington Post reports officials last year concluded the university had “abdicated” its legal responsibility to act on reports of sexual violence within the school’s powerful Greek system […]
March 6, 2016
Students
A2MEND Summit Addresses Strategies for Success of Black Male Students
Annual A2MEND Summit continues to support Black males pursuing higher education through college fairs, scholarships and workshops.
March 6, 2016
Students
Honoring Daisy Bates
Among the 2016 National Women’s History Month honorees of the National Women’s History Project is Daisy Bates, a civil rights pioneer. Diversebooks.net is proud to offer two books that feature her. They are:
March 5, 2016
African-American
CMSI Provides Toolkit to Assist HBCU Presidents
The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) has published a new toolkit designed to help HBCU presidents strengthen and hone their leadership skills.
March 3, 2016
Students
Bowie State University Leads the Pack for HBCU LGBTQ Inclusion and Diversity
HRC Foundation is pleased to announce that Bowie State University is the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to have a Queer Cultural Studies course approved. This is not the first time that Bowie State University has been at the forefront of LGBTQ inclusion and equality within a HBCU. The school was also the […]
March 2, 2016
African-American
Even on Final Day on Job, Haynes Still Fighting for HBCUs
In a packed auditorium Monday at the U.S. Department of Education, Leonard L. Haynes III, Ph.D., wrapped up nearly three decades of public service in higher education.
February 29, 2016
Students
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY BEEBE
Arkansas University Beebe SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Jonesboro, Arkansas Dr. Deborah Garrett Founded in 1909 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs www.asub.edu “One of the strengths of Arkansas State University-Beebe Student Support Services is its commitment to professional development that begins as soon as a staff person is hired. As the vice chancellor, I personally conduct […]
February 25, 2016
Students
BRYANT UNIVERSITY
Bryant University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Smithfield, Rhode Island Dr. John R. Saddlemire Established: 1863 Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students www.bryant.edu “Creating an environment that is promising and engaging for staff begins with putting ego aside and being open to ideas and change. The strength of any staff is its new […]
February 25, 2016
Students
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS
California State University Channel Islands SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Camarillo, California Dr. Wm. Gregory Sawyer Established: 2002 Vice President for Student Affairs www.csuci.edu “I am honored that California State University Channel Islands (CI) has been selected as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Aff airs 2016 for the second consecutive year. […]
February 25, 2016
Students
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
Hamline University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: St. Paul, Minnesota Dr. Alan Sickbert Established: 1854 Dean of Students www.hamline.edu “Hamline University possesses a strong commitment to diversity in our workplace and in the staffing practices of our departments. The Student Affairs Division has historically hired staff that value diversity as part of their professional identity and […]
February 25, 2016
Students
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Hofstra University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Hempstead, New York W. Houston Dougharty Established: 1935 Vice President for Student Affairs www.hofstra.edu “This is a terrific time to be on our student affairs team at Hofstra. We are welcoming, creative, inclusive, and student-centered – providing an amazing place to be an intentional student affairs educator and student […]
February 25, 2016
Students
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
The Ohio State University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Columbus, Ohio Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston Established: 1870 Vice President for Student Life www.osu.edu “Supporting students is challenging but rewarding, and cannot occur without a staff that is whole-heartedly devoted to creating the extraordinary student experience. Our team at Ohio State is simply phenomenal and I am proud […]
February 25, 2016
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