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WASHINGTON UPDATE

Federal Official Pushes for More Diversity in Government In an exclusive interview with Diverse, hiring leader talks about federal government plans to boost diversity hiring, especially among disabled individuals.

Schools Shun Kindle, Saying Blind Can’t Use It

Amazon’s Kindle can read books aloud, but if you’re blind it can be difficult to turn that function on without help.

Sustainability Officer

Robert Rodriguez, of the University of Texas in San Antonio, sets the standards for green policies at the South Texas institution as the “sustainability officer.” The energy manager gives a tour on what UTSA is doing to save energy.

Leadership & Policy

Community College Chancellor Nominated for Under Secretary of Education

President Barack Obama intends to nominate Martha J. Kanter, chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District in California, for under secretary of education, the White House announced Tuesday.

Leadership & Policy

Community College Chancellor Nominated for Under Secretary of Education

President Barack Obama intends to nominate Martha J. Kanter, chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District in California, for under secretary of education, the White House announced Tuesday. Last week, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan chose Greg Darnieder as his special assistant for college access.

It’s Not Just About Racism, But Ableism

When talking about diversity, the ableism that students with disabilities face should be part of the conversation.

Back to School: Autistic Students Get Help Navigating College Life

When Dan Hackett started college, he didn’t make the grades he knew he could. Hackett, who has Asperger’s syndrome, found at the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh that some of his symptoms were holding him back. He had difficulty organizing his time and managing assignments. “I always knew I could do better,” said […]

Protecting Voters’ Rights

The NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund unveiled a new nonpartisan voter awareness program, Prepared to Vote, to help reveal and address voting barriers in the upcoming November elections such as: voter ID requirements, voter purges, faulty voter rolls, poorly trained election officials and felon disenfranchisement statutes.

Disability Bill Divides Higher Ed Groups

Some groups fear ADA bill will require institutions to expand services.

Disability Bill Divides Higher Ed Groups

Some groups fear ADA bill will require institutions to expand services.

Creating an Atmosphere of Acceptance

When it comes to learning disabilities, minority students are often misdiagnosed.

Leadership & Policy

It’s All About Degrees Conferred

College rankings have always been a bit controversial, but over the last year debates over such lists, particularly U.S. News’ rankings, have really heated up.

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