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Federal Program Helps Nebraska Students Stay in School

By Associated Press COLUMBUS, Neb. — A federal program at Central Community College in Columbus is helping low-income, first-generation or disabled students remain in school. The Columbus Telegram reports that TRIO is an organization through the U.S. Department of Education with programs designed to identify and help those from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their educational and […]

January 25, 2016

Black Academicians Share Advice on How to be Successful in the Academy

Reaching the Mountaintop of the Academy, a new book edited by three prominent education scholars, provides readers with narratives, advice and useful strategies from Black academicians holding distinguished professorships across the nation.

January 24, 2016

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In Case You Missed It…

Catholic University Finds Clemency Project Rewarding Experience Donald Trump: An ‘Angry Voice’ or ‘Great for African-Americans’? HBCUs Hit Strategic Reset in Face of Funding Mismatch Expert: ‘Momentum Matters’ for Community College Students Who Transfer to 4-Year Schools

January 22, 2016

Diverse on the Go…

Please join the Diverse staff at the Association of American Colleges and Universities 2016 Annual Meeting today at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. Diverse will host the session Best Practices: Building a Pipeline of Diverse Administrators at 2:45 p.m., located at Independence HI and moderated by Executive Editor David Pluviose.

January 20, 2016

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Faculty & Staff

ALVIN ALVAREZ

ALVIN ALVAREZ has been appointed dean of the College of Health and Social Sciences at San Francisco State University. He is interim dean of the College of Health and Social Sciences and a professor at San Francisco State. Alvarez earned bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Irvine and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park.

January 20, 2016

Community Colleges

CARLA JACKSON BELL

CARLA JACKSON BELL has been selected as dean of the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science in the New Millennium at Tuskegee University. She served on the faculty and was director of multicultural affairs in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn University. She earned a bachelor’s from Tuskegee University, a master’s from the Savannah College of Art & Design and a doctorate from the Union Institute & University.

January 20, 2016

AUDREY BILGER

AUDREY BILGER has been appointed vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college at Pomona College, effective July 1. She is a professor of literature and founding faculty director of the Center for Writing & Public Discourse at Claremont McKenna College. Bilge earned a bachelor’s from Oklahoma State University, and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Virginia.

January 20, 2016

Faculty & Staff

JANE WONG

JANE WONG has been named dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at The College of New Jersey. She is interim dean of the College of Science and Technology and head of the psychology department at Armstrong State University in Georgia. She earned a bachelor’s from Loyola University, and a master’s and a doctorate from Northern Illinois University.

January 20, 2016

Expert: ‘Momentum Matters’ for Community College Students Who Transfer to 4-Year Schools

Only 14 percent of students who transfer from community college to a four-year school graduate with a bachelor’s degree within six years, according to a joint study.

January 19, 2016

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Washington Lawmakers Propose Free Community College

OLYMPIA, Wash. ― A group of Democratic lawmakers in Washington have announced a proposal to make community college and technical college free for state residents without a bachelor’s degree. Some qualifying students could also get a stipend for books and other expenses based on family income, lawmakers said at a news conference on Tuesday. The […]

January 19, 2016

Community Colleges

Whiteness History Month coming to Portland Community College in April

Whiteness History Month has been discussed as a possible event at PCC since Dec. 2014, officials said Monday, inspired by groups such as the Black Lives Matter movement’s actions both on and off campuses nationwide. Organizers created a website last August and plan events for this April, though the project doesn’t have an agenda set […]

January 19, 2016

State Colleges Consider Discount for Some Mexican Students

SANTA FE, N.M. ― New Mexico lawmakers are weighing whether to offer lower tuition at state colleges to some international students from Mexico. The Legislative Finance Committee discussed on Monday the proposal to allow reduced tuition rates to students from the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora who attend New Mexico state colleges. If endorsed […]

January 18, 2016

Leadership & Policy

N.C. Community Colleges Weigh Differing Costs by Campus

WENTWORTH, N.C. ― North Carolina community college leaders could decide whether to let schools tack a local surcharge onto student tuition as campuses search for money to upgrade equipment to train future workers for jobs in manufacturing and health care. Campus presidents of the 58-school system will decide later this month whether to push for […]

January 18, 2016

Community Colleges

Standard and Poor’s Forecasts Continued Struggle for Smaller Schools

A new report indicates the applicant pool for lesser known schools is expected to diminish in 2016, and, as a result, their credit ratings may suffer.

January 14, 2016

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Distinguished Guest

We would like to thank Dr. Mary Dana Hinton, president of the College of Saint Benedict, for stopping by the Diverse offices Thursday and sharing her insight with the editorial staff.

January 14, 2016

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In Case You Missed It…

Tuition Waivers for Native Americans Paying Dividends The Exploitation of College Sports Advocates Push to Open Doors to College for Homeless, Foster Care Youth Jackson State Students Develop Groundbreaking ‘Smart Mat’ for Diabetics

January 14, 2016

Arizona Legislators Introduce Bill Allowing Firearms on Campus

PHOENIX ― A House Republican concerned about active shooter situations has introduced a measure allowing holders of concealed weapons permits to carry firearms on college campuses. Bill sponsor Rep. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, said Wednesday that recent school shootings in Oregon at Umpqua Community College and Northern Arizona University highlight the Legislature’s need to […]

January 14, 2016

Community Colleges

Community Colleges to Get Rid of Out-of-state Teachers

By Associated Press DENVER — The Colorado Community College System is warning several dozen online instructors that their jobs are at risk if they do not live in Colorado. The Denver Post that college system officials say they are “phasing out” teachers who live outside the state. They say it has become too expensive and […]

January 12, 2016