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Assessing the Academy for 21st-century Performance

If the role of higher education is to prepare citizens to engage in critical thought, lifelong self-development and, by so doing, enhance an ever-evolving world, then the academy must also evolve. Higher education, as it is currently configured, was designed to serve a homogeneous student population in a far less complex world.

Cultivating Student Leaders of Color on Majority Campuses

To foster an inclusive leadership environment for women and students of color, student affairs representatives must develop both formal and informal relationships with prospective student leaders to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, said Stephanie Ray, associate dean of students at Georgia Institute of Technology, during a presentation at the American College Personnel Association’s annual conference in Atlanta.

Becoming Socialized in Student Affairs Administration

North Dakota State Probes Bawdy Campus Skit

North Dakota State University is investigating complaints about a campus skit in which a White student in blackface portrayed Barack Obama receiving a lap dance.

DePaul Bridge Program Allows Adult-learners To Transition from Chicago City Colleges

Like many community college students, Diane Bonner, 61, works full time and has a family. So when she took an extended break from school to take care of family issues, she received a phone call.

Private Colleges and Universities Prepare for Reductions in Borrower Benefits

In the midst of a national credit crisis, a number of private colleges and universities have reported reductions in student loan availability and borrower benefits, according to data collected by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

Howard’s Student Newspaper Halts Publication

Howard University administrators have halted publication of the university’s student newspaper, the editor in chief and the university spokesman told Black College Wire last week.

New Study Looks at Retention in Community Colleges

Community colleges must create an environment that is nurturing, friendly and easy to navigate to retain a greater percentage of their students, according to the Survey of Entering Student Engagement.

Sorority Party at UND Prompts Discrimination Complaint

A group of American Indian students is upset about a University of North Dakota sorority party last fall in which students dressed up in Indian costumes and wore red makeup on their faces and bodies.

Congressional Leaders Urge Federal Reserve to Intervene in ‘Student Loan Crisis’

As three more large student-loan providers pull out of the government-subsidized loan program, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is urging the Department of Education to institute three critical “safety nets” to ensure “all federal loans remain accessible to all eligible students.”

Maricopa County Community College District Weighs Tuition Hike

Students attending classes in the Maricopa County Community College District will likely be looking at higher tuition rates.

House Omits Protection Against “Wild West” Lenders

Despite renewing HEA, Congress leaves out assistance for low-income borrowers unable to pay off high-interest, private education loans.

Training Young Leaders to Effect Change Abroad

Despite language barriers and culture clashes, international students participate in U.S. program to help native countries.

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