COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEWS

Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Community College News
Perspectives: A2MEND Addressing Issues Facing Black Males in Higher Education
Since its founding in 2005, the African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND) organization has grown from an organization that identified the main component of their mission to “create an affirming academic and professional environment for African-Americans,” to an organization that is actively achieving this mission through providing workshops and presentations throughout California and the United States.
by Dr. Mark Robinson, May 8, 2008, 12:29

North Carolina Community Colleges Urged To Restrict Undocumented Student Access
North Carolina’s community colleges should drop a lenient admissions policy for undocumented immigrants and return to more restrictive rules that follow federal law more closely, the state Attorney General’s Office said.
by Associated Press, May 8, 2008, 12:16

New Jersey Lawmakers Question Plan to Reduce Community College Scholarship Awards
Vanessa Frost is thankful she’s not a year younger.


by Associated Press, May 8, 2008, 12:09

Alternative Energy Experts Gather at Florida Community College
Experts in alternative energy from solar to ocean power discussed the possibilities during a forum at Indian River Community College.
by Associated Press , May 1, 2008, 14:35

‘Alarming’ Number of Community Colleges Blocking Access to Federal Loans, Report Finds
Though the majority of four-year colleges in the United States participate in federal student loan programs, a new report finds that an “alarming” number of community colleges don’t participate, prompting low-income students to resort to credit cards and other high-interest loans to pay for basic college expenses.
by David Pluviose, Apr 17, 2008, 12:23

Indiana Governor To Propose Free Community College Plan
Gov. Mitch Daniels wants every high school graduate in Indiana to attend college for at least two years — and he is working on a proposal that would have the state pick up the tab for more of them to do just that.
by Associated Press , Apr 17, 2008, 12:19

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Feature of the Week
Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Feature Stories
A FUNDRAISING BLUEPRINT
Howard University sets the bar high for its largest ever capital campaign, and now plans to share the secrets of its success with fellow HBCUs.
By Peter Galuszka
May 1, 2008, 12:53
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HIGHER EDUCATION STATISTICS

Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Just the Stats
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WASHINGTON UPDATE

Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Washington Update
PBIs Make Gains in Washington
Predominantly Black institutions are recognized with a new federal grant program and proposed funding in the new HEA bill.
by Charles Dervarics, May 1, 2008, 13:45
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SPECTRUM

Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Spectrum
Getting to Know Laurel Vermillion
Dr. Laurel Vermillion of the Hunkpapa-Lakota tribe is president of Sitting Bull College. Her path to leadership represents a remarkable full circle journey in her life and career.
by Mary Annette Pember, May 1, 2008, 14:00
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TOP 100 DEGREE PRODUCERS

Top 100 Producers of Minority Associate Degrees, 2007
See which schools are producing the most minority recipients of associate degrees in the nation.
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