Arelis HernandezStudentsCommunity College Summit Centers on Student AidAt their annual legislative summit last week, community college trustees and administrators from around the country attended briefings on Capitol Hill and met with members of Congress to lobby on behalf of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA).March 15, 2010Community CollegesDire Financial Future Projected for U.S. Community CollegesHundreds of community college trustees and officials, meeting in Washington this week, are girding themselves for projected state funding shortfalls in 2012 when stimulus funds will dry up and recessionary budget gaps are expected to swell.March 11, 2010Community CollegesETS Achievement Gap Symposium Focuses on Adult LearnersIn an effort to build research and policy support for the adult post-secondary education sector, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) highlighted the critical role adult education plays in preparing the U.S. workforce in elevating overall education attainment levels of Americans.March 3, 2010HomeReport: Poor High School Counseling Could Lead to Diminished OpportunitiesSitting in your high school guidance counselor’s office is not an experience many would want to relive, but a new report says that the counseling experience is pivotal for many clueless college-age youth trying to map their academic careers.March 2, 2010DisabiltiesRoad to the BattleDespite financial difficulties, the Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band cranks it up as they prepare for their trip to the ultimate HBCU showcase, the Honda Battle of the Bands. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be the best musical ensemble in the country–heart, dedication, and lots of practice.March 1, 2010StudentsHBCU Case Study Documents How Schools Can Help Students Pay Back LoansA new report released Tuesday called “Lowering Student Loan Default Rates: What One Consortium of Historically Black Institutions Did to Succeed,” argues that institutions can work proactively to reduce default rates among former students.February 22, 2010HomeComing to Grips With NegrophobiaThough they share heritage and language, the relationship between Black Latin Americans and their lighter compatriots is marred by historical denial, discrimination and denigration.February 17, 2010Community CollegesWanting Access to College, Americans Report Feeling ‘Squeezed’ by Higher EducationAn increasing number of Americans say college is important but is becoming less accessible for qualified students due to rising tuition, says a national report on public perceptions about higher education released on Tuesday.February 16, 2010Faculty & StaffBlack Professor Denied Tenure at Emerson Vindicated by ReportEmerson College has released a report produced by an independent panel that has found fault with the institution’s tenure process.February 15, 2010LatinxEmerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions Must Adapt to Serve Latino Students, Report SaysDozens of schools will qualify for “Hispanic-serving institution” (HSI) status in the coming years, but those colleges and universities must adapt their practices and policies to better serve Latino students, according to the Washington-based Excelencia in Education organization.February 4, 2010Previous PagePage 5 of 9Next Page
