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Community Colleges
Recession: Some Community Colleges Offer Free Tuition to Unemployed
But there’s not enough money to go around
February 12, 2009
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Faculty & Staff
UMass Boston’s Asian American Studies Program Takes a Practical Approach
The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston complements students’ career tracks and engages them in the surrounding Asian American community.
February 12, 2009
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Opinion
Defining a Person’s Blackness?
Last October at an annual conference that highlights various aspects of the Black experience, I attended a panel where Dr. Ronald Walters, professor of government and African American studies at the University of Maryland, College Park and several other scholars were discussing the potential impact that the upcoming election could have on the Black Community. […]
February 11, 2009
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Pell Grant Increase Preserved in Stimulus
Possibility of reaching higher amount approved by House
February 11, 2009
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Study Reveals IQ Is More Influenced by Environment
Who is smarter, Asians or Westerners? Are there genetic explanations for racial differences in test scores? What makes some nationalities excel in engineering and others in music? Will math and science remain a largely male preserve?
February 11, 2009
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NAACP President: ‘Human Rights’ to be focus
Its first 100 years were about civil rights and achieving equality between Blacks and Whites.
February 11, 2009
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Idaho Agency Urges Help for Students Who Struggle with English
The state should hire more bilingual teachers and allow students who are not proficient in English to skip standardized tests or take them in their native language, the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs says.
February 10, 2009
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Study Finds Bias in Florida Exemptions for Promotion
Researchers at the University of Arkansas found evidence of discrimination in how schools grant exemptions from a test-based promotions system.
February 10, 2009
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Maryland Closes Advanced-Placement Gap for Latinos
Maryland was one of 18 states recognized by the College Board for eliminating the equity and excellence gap in advanced placement achievement for the Hispanic and Latino population. Hispanics represented 6.1 percent of Maryland’s population last year, and 6.9 percent of the seniors who scored a “3” or higher, demonstrating college mastery, were Hispanic.
February 10, 2009
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Hispanics in Health Care to Get Scholarships
Ten health professional students pursuing health-care careers in California will receive $5,000 and $2,000 scholarships today (Feb. 11) from the National Hispanic Health Foundation at a gala in Sacramento.
February 10, 2009
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Black Males Achieving More on College Campuses
Colleges applying similar techniques to reach and keep Hispanic males.
February 10, 2009
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Faculty & Staff
Spelman, Morehouse Eliminate Positions
Spelman College will eliminate 35 positions, while Morehouse College will cut 25 adjunct faculty members, both belt-tightening moves sparked by the economic downturn and a drop in enrollment.
February 10, 2009
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Faculty & Staff
Higher Ed Leaders Debate Best Path to College Presidency
Should young and minority faculty take nontraditional route to leadership positions?
February 10, 2009
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Senate Passes Economic Recovery Plan
Obama wants school funding restored
February 10, 2009
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Education Funding: Students Win Big in House and Senate Stimulus Bills
The stimulus plan emerging in Washington could offer an unprecedented, multibillion-dollar boost in financial help for college students trying to pursue a degree while they ride out the recession.
February 9, 2009
Students
Chief Diversity Officers: Different Models for Success
“Someone once told me diversity work wasn’t rocket science. If only it was that easy.”
February 9, 2009
Community Colleges
Recession Sending More Students to Community Colleges
College freshman Elizabeth Hebert’s choice of a four-year school suddenly got too expensive.
February 9, 2009
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Drew University Lays Off, Cuts Salaries Amid Economic Turmoil
Dr. Susan Kelly, president and chief executive of the university in Willowbrook, south of Watts, told the Times, “We were in pretty good shape in June, but … our normal sources of funds dried up.”
February 9, 2009
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