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Minority Graduation Rates on NCAA Tournament Teams on Upswing

TIDES report shows that academic progress among minorities on NCAA Division I basketball tournament teams has taken a commendable leap forward.

March 14, 2016

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The LGBT Politics of Christian Colleges

In the past, many conservative Christian colleges condemned both same-sex attraction and same-sex intimacy. But now that gay marriage is legalized, and as the country undergoes broad cultural shifts, that’s changing. Some of these same schools are now attempting to separate sexual identity from sexual behavior in their policies and campus customs. However awkwardly, they’re […]

March 14, 2016

White House Appoints First Transgender Person as LGBT Liaison

The White House has named Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, a transgender woman, as its primary liaison for LGBT issues. Freedman-Gurspan, who became the first openly transgender White House staff member last year, will be the first out trans person to serve as the White House’s LGBT liaison. In August, Freedman-Gurspan was named outreach and recruitment director in the presidential […]

March 14, 2016

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Advocacy Groups Demand NCAA Part Ways with Title IX Exempt Schools

A coalition of more than 80 advocacy groups are demanding that the NCAA divest from all religious institutions who have requested a Title IX exemption pertaining to religious rights.

March 13, 2016

Trump Campaign Rallies and Message Eerily Similar to Fascism

As Donald Trump continues his seemingly inevitable march toward the Republican nomination for president, it appears that all the searing hostility and hate has followed suit.

March 13, 2016

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Controversy Often Accompanies Executive Search Firms

Value, effectiveness and objectives constantly under scrutiny in competitive realm of higher education executive search firms.

March 13, 2016

Central Oregon College Tries Other Tactics to Fill New Dorm

BEND, Ore. ― Central Oregon Community College is trying new marketing strategies and reducing rates to draw more students to a new residence hall that remains about one-third empty. College officials had high hopes for the $21 million, 330-bed hall. But the building opened in September only 76 percent full and is now down to […]

March 13, 2016

Departure of Basketball Captain Sparks Debate at Yale

NEW HAVEN, Conn. ― Instead of Yale University celebrating its first appearance in the NCAA tournament in more than 50 years, the sudden dismissal of the captain of the men’s basketball team has sparked controversy and debate on campus. The exact circumstances behind the departure of senior Jack Montague in early February remain unclear. School […]

March 13, 2016

Trouble Remains Following Failed For-profit Schools’ Revival

WASHINGTON ― Significant problems remain at a formerly for-profit college that the Obama administration rescued from near collapse, an Associated Press review has found, despite new federal oversight and pledges of a turnaround by the schools’ current nonprofit owner. Everest University was once the flagship brand of Corinthian Colleges Inc., a for-profit school chain. Allegations […]

March 13, 2016

New Diversity Chiefs Share Their Biggest Challenges

The tech industry is well aware of its diversity problem. Women, people of color, LGBT, veterans, people with disabilities, and other groups are vastly underrepresented. As such, reports have been generated, , and other measures aimed at creating a more inclusive workforce have begun. But none are quite so focused as appointing a chief diversity […]

March 11, 2016

In Case You Missed It…

ACE Survey: Policy Change not Widely Enacted to Address Campus Racial Issues Rose Makes Connection Between Incarceration and Career Growth Recruitment and Retention Key in Diversifying Faculty at Public Schools Fight for Diversity Vote Intensifies as Week’s Primaries Focus on Michigan, Mississippi

March 11, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Republican Senators Say ED Overreaching on Title IX

Republican senators said that the education department is overstepping its bounds in enforcing colleges and universities’ compliance with the guidance issued in regards to instances of sexual assault on campus.

March 10, 2016

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11 Higher Ed Institutions Uniting to Boost Minority Students’ Grad Rates

Eleven institutions of higher education are joining an Education Trust-led initiative meant to improve graduation rates for underrepresented minority students.

March 10, 2016

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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

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

UC Berkeley Law School Dean Resigns After Sexual Harassment Suit

An embattled dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law who was sued for sexual harassment has resigned, the school announced Thursday. “On March 10, 2016, UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks accepted the resignation of Sujit Choudhry as dean of the university’s School of Law, effective immediately,” according to a statement released by […]

March 10, 2016

Morehead State to Furlough Faculty, Staff for 5 days

MOREHEAD, Ky. ― Morehead State University President Wayne Andrews says faculty and staff at the eastern Kentucky school will be furloughed without pay March 21-25 due to economic woes. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports Andrews sent a campus-wide email Thursday announcing the move, which will occur on spring break. He blamed declining enrollment and proposed state […]

March 10, 2016

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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