Joan MorganSportsUniversity of Kentucky Set to Name Phillips as Head Football CoachThe University of Kentucky is set to elevate Joker Phillips, a veteran of the Wildcat football coaching staff and a former player, to lead the school’s football team.January 5, 2010Leadership & PolicyClemson Conference Addresses Best Practices for Black Student AchievementCLEMSON, S.C. There are no easy solutions to the challenges of creating a diverse student body in this anti- and post-affirmative action era. That was the general consensus at the sixth annual conference “Best Practices in Black Student Achievement,” which brought more than 200 academicians from all regions of the United States to Clemson University late week. But the value diversity brings enriches the college experience, they agreed.February 5, 2008Leadership & PolicyProfessional APPOINTMENTSKARSTEN J.Y. CASH is the new director of the Black Culture Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He comes to UMC from Eastern Illinois University, where he was an academic advisor for the Gateway Program. Cash earned a bachelor’s degree in African American Studies from Wesleyan University (Conn.); and a master’s degree in social justice education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.July 14, 2007Faculty & StaffCareer CONSULTANTS – race educationFor years, I’ve been teaching course in which the issue of race was virtually irrelevant. Recently, I’ve developed an interest in working the matter of race and culture into my course, but I fear that by doing so, I’ll be marginalized by colleagues on the faculty. Should I even bother, and if I do, how should I handle it?July 14, 2007Faculty & StaffProfessional APPOINTMENTSFISK UNIVERSITY NAMES NEW LEADERJuly 14, 2007Faculty & StaffCareer ConsultantsThe usual requirements of a tenured faculty are essential, that is: scholarship and research, service, and teaching. Beyond the scholarly expectations, you must begin to acquire administrative experience in higher education as a way of demonstrating organizational leadership. The leadership position will provide opportunities for others beyond your department to see and appreciate your abilities. I would suggest that you also take some courses in higher education administration to provide a historical context, a theoretical framework, and an overview of the role of dean.July 14, 2007HomeFinancial Planning 101Videoconference offers sound advice for scholars about planning for retirement and old ageJuly 14, 2007HomeProfessional APPOINTMENTSTALLADEGA GETS FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENTJuly 14, 2007Faculty & StaffCareer CONSULTANTSDEAR BI CAREER CONSULTANTS: I am contemplating accepting a position as a minority affairs coordinator at a traditionally White institution. It is rumored that such positions can be dead-end career busters. Are there conditions or considerations that I should insist on before accepting the position?July 14, 2007StudentsThe Broken Pledges of Greek LifeVideoconference searches for ways to end fraternity and sorority hazingJuly 14, 2007Page 1 of 3Next Page
