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BI News Briefs

Commission Dismisses Discrimination Complaint Against Alabama-BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The state Ethics Commission has dismissed complaints against the president of the University of Alabama-Birmingham and another school official, saying the allegations of discrimination do not fall under its jurisdiction.A local activist had filed a complaint against Dr. W. Ann Reynolds, the school’s president, and George Perdue, […]

October 13, 1999

Native Americans

American Indian Colleges Get $30M

American Indian Colleges Get $30MWASHINGTON — Tribal colleges struggling on campuses cobbled together from old Army barracks, double-wide trailers or decommissioned high schools are getting a $30 million donation to help with construction and renovation.“We’re aware of the conditions at these tribal colleges, and felt that since we had the resources, we’d like to be […]

October 13, 1999

Community Colleges

Applying to College Online

Applying to College OnlineSome Schools and Students Find E-Applications Easy and EconomicalNORMAL, Ala., — Four years ago, administrators at Alabama A&M State University embraced the newest tool in college admissions — the Internet. Looking for ways to enhance its appeal to potential candidates and recruits, the university launched a Web site that has enabled students […]

September 1, 1999

NAACP Calls for Bluefield State Investigation

NAACP Calls for Bluefield State InvestigationHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia should investigate employment practices at Bluefield State College because of the school’s lack of minority faculty and staff, according to a resolution approved by state NAACP members last month. The resolution was one of several approved during the final day of the National Association for […]

September 1, 1999

Louisiana Lightning Rod

Louisiana Lightning RodBaton Rouge Community College Chancellor Marion Bonaparte was at the center of a racially charged storm that led to his ouster, and is expected to hurt enrollment at the new state institutionBATON ROUGE, La. — Marion Bonaparte, Baton Rouge Community College’s chancellor, who was placed on paid leave after reports surfaced regarding missing […]

August 18, 1999

BI What’s New

The state’s five tribal colleges are collaborating with North Dakota State University to boost interest among American Indian students in math, science, and engineering. The program is designed to motivate Indian children to pursue careers in those fields and then nurture them during their studies at tribal colleges and ultimately NDSU, says G. Padmanabhan, the […]

August 18, 1999

Professional Appointments

Branch to head Community college ofBaltimore County-ESsexDr. Wayne Branch has been named president of the Community College of Baltimore County-Essex. Previously, he was vice president for student affairs at the Community College of Philadelphia. Branch earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and art from West Virginia State College Institute; and a master’s and doctorate degrees […]

August 18, 1999

Reverse-Discrimination Claim Thrown Out by Federal Judge

Reverse-Discrimination Claim Thrown Out by Federal JudgeATLANTA — A federal judge lambasted the University of Georgia for using race as a factor in its current admissions policy, but threw out a White applicant’s claim that the school rejected him because of race. Judge B. Avant Edenfield said the student would not have been admitted to […]

August 4, 1999

Professional Appointments

AcademicCarmen Ashhurst is the new director of university communications at the New School University in New York City. She comes to the New School from Radiant Entertainment Inc., a media production and special events planning consultant firm where she was president. Ashhurst earned a bachelor’s degree in government from MacMurray College (Ill.), and a master’s […]

July 7, 1999

Tempest in a Task Force

Tempest in a Task ForceWhile mayor lauds critical report on the City University of New York, many politicians and academics call it blatantly politicalBy Jamilah EvelynNEW YORK — The City University of New York system is poised to serve as a national model for urban institutions. That’s the good news. The bad news requires a […]

July 7, 1999

Black Issues’ Wright Wins AAUP Journalism Award

Black Issues’ Wright Wins AAUP Journalism AwardFairfax, Va. — Scott W. Wright, a senior staff writer for Black Issues In Higher Education, is the 1999 winner of the “Award for Excellence in Coverage of Higher Education,” given annually by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). Wright, who also is the editor of Black Issues’ […]

June 23, 1999

Virginia Switches Funding Systems

Virginia Switches Funding SystemsChange to performance-based formula is posing questions for public HBCUs, and two-year collegesBy Scott W. Wright and Hank Kurz Jr.RICHMOND, Va. — The State Council of Higher Education last month unanimously adopted a performance-based system for funding colleges and universities that rewards schools based on student achievement.The plan deregulates colleges and universities […]

June 23, 1999

Men Men

Men MenNew research focuses on the problem of retaining Black male community college students By Starita SmithLOS ANGELES — One of the greatest challenges facing community colleges is how to keep Black male students long enough for them to obtain a degree or the preparation necessary to transfer to a four-year school.Now, new research being […]

June 23, 1999

BI News Briefs

Badillo Appointed to Chair CUNY’s Board NEW YORK — Herman Badillo, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s top education adviser, has been named the next chairman of the board of the City University of New York, the nation’s largest urban university system. Gov. George Pataki appointed him late last month. “Herman Badillo and the governor share a commitment […]

June 23, 1999

Back from the Brink of Extinction

Back from the Brink of ExtinctionAfter surviving funding battles and a student insurrection, among other things, the nation’s premier Native American arts institute finally is getting a home of its ownBy William MacNeilIts federal funding was slashed by nearly half and nearly cut off completely. Enrollment plunged, roughly 60 percent of the faculty had to […]

May 12, 1999