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Community Colleges
Florida Governor Signs Off On Tuition Hikes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has finalized $1.1 billion in state budget cuts — but he did so grudgingly and without fanfare. Crist on Friday signed the budget-revision bills sent to him two weeks ago by the Legislature. They enact tuition increases at public universities and colleges and a new technology fee at universities. […]
October 31, 2007
Community Colleges
Central Virginia Community College Closes After MRSA Scare
LYNCHBURG, Va. Central Virginia Community College officials said the school’s main campus was closed Tuesday for cleaning after a staff member was diagnosed with MRS.
October 31, 2007
Students
Professional Appointments
Dr. Reginald S. Avery has been appointed president of Coppin State University (Md.). Currently executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate, he will assume his new position in January. Avery earned a bachelor’s from North Carolina A&T State University, a master’s from the George Williams College of Aurora University […]
October 31, 2007
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Faculty & Staff
Grants and Gifts
Armstrong Atlantic State University (Ga.) has been awarded $483,760 by the National Science Foundation for scholarships to support students in computer science, information technology, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics fields. The Association of American Indian Physicians and its partners in the Healthier Indian Country Initiative have received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department […]
October 31, 2007
International
A Lesson Plan to Improve Minority Study Abroad Participation
The Black community needs to be more proactive about encouraging young African-Americans to take an interest in international education opportunities, such as study abroad.
October 31, 2007
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Faculty & Staff
Test-Driving Their Passions
As Watson fellows, recent college graduates spend a year abroad without the requirement of producing a research project. But most do, and academically and professionally,the experience proves priceless.
October 31, 2007
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HBCUs
Stepping Up To Study Abroad
In response to the growing need for professionals with a global perspective, many universities are challenged to beef up study abroad programs.
October 31, 2007
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Native Americans
Scientists at University of North Dakota Find More Correlation Between Diabetes, Mental Health Among Native Americans Than Whites
Depressive symptoms are common among patients with diabetes and may have a significant impact on self-management and health outcomes.
October 31, 2007
Faculty & Staff
Ethnic Fraud?
For American Indian scholars, securing a job in higher education can sometimes be as simple as checking a box.
October 31, 2007
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Native Americans
Department of Interior Trying to Account for Billions Owed Indians
WASHINGTON The Interior Department is doing all it can to account for billions of dollars owed to American Indian landholders, a department official told a federal court Wednesday in legal arguments over the Indians’ 11-year-old lawsuit against the government.
October 31, 2007
Native Americans
Federal Rules in Flux for Native-owned Businesses
Oct. 25–FAIRBANKS — The rules may be changing for Alaska Native firms that have reaped billions in revenue from government contracting.
October 31, 2007
Students
A Place for Native Students
An agreement between North Idaho College and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe calls for a campus longhouse to serve as a gathering place for Native American students.
October 31, 2007
Native Americans
Northwest Indian College’s Distance Learning Center Gives American Indians a Close-to-home Opportunity for Higher Education
The distance learning center for Northwest Indian College doesn’t boast a prominent sign. It sits amongst modular buildings that house the tribe’s Head Start center, where a much younger student population goes to class each day.
October 31, 2007
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Students
New Pact Makes It Easier for Tribal College Students to Transfer to UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. An agreement was signed Monday between the University of Wisconsin at Madison and the College of the Menominee Nation that will make full student transfers possible between the two schools, the first formal arrangement with a tribal school in the state.
October 31, 2007
Native Americans
Working Together to Combat Education Issues in Native Communities
Education equality is a birthright for all Native children, and their instruction should be consistent with their cultural, linguistic, family and tribal communities.
October 31, 2007
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Faculty & Staff
Title III Grant Helps Expand Distance Education In Indian Country
BISMARCK, N.D. A grant from the U. S. Department of Education will enhance the distance education programs at United Tribes Technical College.
October 31, 2007
Native Americans
Just the Stats: Investment in STEM Programs at Tribal Colleges Working
A new study shows that investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs at tribal colleges boosts the number of American Indians pursuing STEM degrees.
October 31, 2007
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HBCUs
Stepping Up To Study Abroad
In response to the growing need for professionals with a global perspective, many universities are challenged to beef up study abroad programs.
October 31, 2007
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