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Veterans
Vetted Program Offers Leg Up in Corporate World
It can be tough advancing in the corporate world, especially for a veteran. You might receive excellent training in the military, but there are certain things they just don‘t teach at Advanced Leader’s Courses. There is a gap in knowledge between the military and corporate lives, and a group down in Texas is aiming to […]
June 15, 2018
Policy
Officer Who Deserted 35 Years Ago Was Working for University System
OAKLAND, Calif. — An Air Force officer with top security clearance who vanished 35 years ago and was arrested in California last week worked for years as a consultant for the University of California system, former colleagues said. University system colleagues knew William Howard Hughes Jr. as a personable, brainy number cruncher for the system’s […]
June 15, 2018
Policy
Lawmakers Probe Sexual, Racial Claims at Coast Guard Academy
Concerned about complaints of sexual harassment, bullying and racial disparities at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Rep. Joe Courtney and two other Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday asked the new Coast Guard commander, Admiral Karl Shultz, for information and internal records that would aid them in an investigation. The lawmakers asked Shultz to […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Military Colleges Aim to Develop Cyber Programs
In an effort to address growing concerns over the looming skills gap, leading military colleges and universities in the US have moved to establish cyber institutes. Among the senior military colleges (SMCs) are The Citadel, the University of North Georgia, Norwich University, Texas A&M, Virginia Military Institute and Virginia Tech, according to Citadel Today. The […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Google Offers College-Finder Tool
Google just unveiled a new feature in Search to help users find the perfect college or university. Citing a report by New America, Google says that 63% of new and prospective college students were confused when looking into schools and checking out financial aid options. The idea behind Google’s college and university search then, is […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Class President Leaving for Military Gets Own Graduation
ALTON, N.H. — A New Hampshire high school senior class president about to head out for military training couldn’t make his graduation, so he got his own personal ceremony, instead. The audience was asked to stay Wednesday night as the senior awards at Prospect Mountain High School in Alton wrapped up. Out marched school officials, […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Western Illinois Makes Tuition Change for Military
A new plan at Western Illinois University aims to make tuition more affordable for people who have served in the military.  A recent change in WIU’s tuition policy is putting students involved in the military at ease. The change means less money coming out of pocket. Read More
June 15, 2018
Blogs/Opinion
4 Questions
Even though for-profit colleges get a bad rap for being predatory and leaving students saddled with debt but no degree, a significant number of private nonprofit and public colleges have the same issues. For example, a recent analysis examined 781 colleges where most students borrow and few can repay their loans. While the analysis found […]
June 15, 2018
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NADOHE Institute Addresses Professional Diversity Officer Standards
ATLANTA — Those attending the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education 2018 Standards of Professional Practice Institute described the second annual event as affirming their experience as diversity officers.
June 14, 2018
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JEROME HUNT
JEROME HUNT will begin as an assistant professor for political science at Long Beach City College. Hunt earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Chester University, and a doctorate from Howard University. He was a visiting assistant professor at University of District of Columbia.
June 14, 2018
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KRISTIN NICOLE DUKES
KRISTIN NICOLE DUKES has been named the dean of institutional diversity at Allegheny College, beginning July 1. Dukes currently serves as an associate professor at Simmons College. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Rice University and a master’s degree and doctorate from Tufts University.
June 14, 2018
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ROCHELLE L. FORD
ROCHELLE L. FORD has been appointed dean of the School of Communications at Elon University. Ford currently serves as a professor at Syracuse University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard University, a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and a doctorate from Southern Illinois University.
June 14, 2018
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CYNTHIA JACKSON-HAMMOND
CYNTHIA JACKSON-HAMMOND has been added to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board of Directors. Jackson-Hammond currently serves as president of Central State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree and doctorate from Grambling State University and a master’s degree from the University of Louisiana-Monroe.
June 14, 2018
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LOUISE PAGOTTO
LOUISE PAGOTTO has been named the next chancellor of Kapi’olani Community College in Honolulu, effective June 8. Pagotto has been serving as interim chancellor at KCC and joined the staff in 1989. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montreal, a master’s degree from McGill University and a doctorate from the University of Hawaii.
June 14, 2018
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DEANNA BURT
DEANNA BURT was named vice president of student and academic affairs at South Central College, effective July 9. Burt recently served as vice president of academic affairs for Baker College. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and doctorate from Western Michigan University.
June 14, 2018
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STEVEN DANDANEAU
STEVEN DANDANEAU was selected as the next executive director of the Reinvention Collaborative at Colorado State University. He has also been named an associate provost at CSU, beginning July 1. Dandaneau currently serves as vice provost for undergraduate studies at Kansas State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree and doctorate from Brandeis University.
June 14, 2018
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JOSÉ VILLALBA
JOSÉ VILLALBA has been selected as vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at Wake Forest University, effective July 1. Villalba has been serving as interim chief diversity officer since August 2017. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees and a doctorate from the University of Florida.
June 14, 2018
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ADRIEL A. HILTON
ADRIEL A. HILTON has been named Seton Hill University’s dean of students and diversity officer, effective June 1. Hilton previously served at Webster University as director of the extended campus. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College, a master’s degree from Florida A&M University and a doctorate from Morgan State University.
June 14, 2018
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