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OBAMA STAYS CLOSE TO HOME ON EDUCATION CHIEF

President-elect Obama today tapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan as his secretary of education, selecting an urban schools chief who has little background in public higher education but who emerged as a consensus pick to help bridge gaps among K-12 factions.

December 15, 2008

Students

Showcasing Community College Programs That Make a Difference

Leon was convinced his dream of getting a degree in sports medicine to work as an athletic trainer was out of reach. It was the math. Even though he studied hard, Leon would always freeze when it came to taking tests.

December 10, 2008

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Teacher Sorry for Binding Girls in Slavery Lesson

A White social studies teacher attempted to enliven a seventh-grade discussion of slavery by binding the hands and feet of two Black girls, prompting outrage from one girl’s mother and the local chapter of the NAACP.

December 7, 2008

Community Colleges

The Real Cape Cod Community College

Contrary to a previously published column, Cape Cod Community College practices its commitment to diversity.

November 26, 2008

Leadership & Policy

A New Solution to an Aging Problem

It is no longer a secret that community college leadership is experiencing an unprecedented level of turnover.

November 12, 2008

Students

Self-Navigating THE TERRAIN

The absence of mentorship for Black women scholars could ultimately result in a dwindling pipeline.

November 12, 2008

Students

Multicultural Competence: Diversity Training From Within

When I read the article titled “When Diversity Training Goes Awry” in Diverse’s Jan. 24, 2008 edition, I was once again reminded that my own experiences and observations of diversity work in colleges have often had a similar outcome.

October 29, 2008

Latinx

Jargon May Pose Danger to Hispanic Construction Workers

Hispanic workers and others new to construction sites might be at risk of injury because of unfamiliarity with the jargon they hear in safety training and on the job, according to pilot studies conducted at Purdue University.

October 28, 2008

Students

Flagging Economy Spurs Increase in Library Use

When the going gets tough, the tough go to the library where the books, movies and internet are free and the information empowers.

October 19, 2008

HBCUs

The World Wide Web of Ed.D.s

The flexibility and convenience of online degree programs have attracted minorities in droves, especially Black K-12 educators.

October 15, 2008

Students

Structured For Success

The Multicultural Affairs Office weaves tools for empowering minority students into the fabric of the Wake Forest University community.

October 15, 2008

Latinx

Notre Dame Among Hosts for 2010 Hispanic MBA Expo

The University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business will be the lead academic sponsor for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs’ (NSHMBA) National Conference and Career Expo in Chicago on Oct. 21-23, 2010.

October 14, 2008