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Students

New Study to Examine Effects Of Alternative Loans on Financial Aid Policy

New Study to Examine Effects Of Alternative Loans on Financial Aid Policy WASHINGTONThe Institute for Higher Education Policy, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and The Education Resources Institute (TERI) announced the launch of a research project that will examine the dramatic increase in privately funded, or alternative, student loans and the […]

January 15, 2003

Leadership & Policy

Western Michigan University President Makes Historic

Western Michigan University President Makes Historic Move to Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo.After several days of speculation and reports of a counteroffer, Dr. Elson S. Floyd became the University of Missouri’s first Black president last month. Floyd, who has served as president of Western Michigan University since 1998, will begin his new position Jan. 6. Prior to […]

December 4, 2002

HBCUs

Black-and-Brown Listed?

Black-and-Brown Listed?Colleges’ removal from magazine’s ranking leaves some confused, disappointedBy Pearl Stewart DURHAM, N.C.For North Carolina Central University, the news was gratifying. Known for its ability to transform disadvantaged students into successful professionals, NCCU welcomed the national publicity and recognition. So when Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine placed the institution at No. 49 on its list […]

November 20, 2002

Students

Cultural Immersion

Cultural ImmersionBlack Issues associate editor experiences first-hand the benefits of studying abroad during a weeklong trip to Strasbourg, FranceKnowing what I know now, there is no way I would have finished my undergraduate degree without studying abroad for some period of time during those four years — a semester, a year, or even two weeks […]

August 14, 2002

HBCUs

A Renewed Spirit

A Renewed SpiritAs NAFEO’s new president, Dr. Frederick Humphries vows to make the organization the ‘lead voice’ for all historically black colleges and universities.  By Cheryl D. FieldsSILVER SPRING, Md.So far, the outward signs of change at the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) are modest: a newly redesigned Web site, increased […]

July 31, 2002

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‘Crafting Unique Solutions to Complex Dilemmas’

‘Crafting Unique Solutions to Complex Dilemmas’Collection of essays details experiences of Black professionals on predominantly White campuses  Although White institutions routinely argue that they want and value diversity in students, faculty and staff, the numbers still remain low, and “rarely have efforts been made to understand the perspectives and complexities of Black professionals’ existence in their […]

May 22, 2002

Sports

Old Problem, New Solution?

Old Problem, New Solution?Can programs such as the NCAA’s Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Males boost the numbers of Black head coaches, athletic directors?By Pamela BurdmanUntil a month ago, basketball coach Nolan Richardson could have been in line to become one of the few Black athletic directors in the NCAA’s Division I. His boss at […]

April 10, 2002

Faculty & Staff

Black Cultural Centers: Standing On Shaky Ground?

Black Cultural Centers: Standing On Shaky Ground?As college campuses become more diverse, many find the future of Black cultural centers in question.By David HefnerAsk most anyone on a college campus about the value of cultural centers, and most will quickly tout a number of virtues. They help retain students of color, many through graduation, help […]

February 13, 2002

African-American

Avoiding the ‘Divide and Conquer’ Environment on Campus

Avoiding the ‘Divide and Conquer’ Environment on CampusBlack administrators and faculty at historically White colleges and universities may be affected by tension-filled “divide and conquer” environments on campus. In higher education, these individuals generally constitute a minority population. They have limited power to influence institutional ends and have the ability to exert control over fewer […]

January 16, 2002

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PDAs Are Coming to Campus

PDAs Are Coming to CampusBrand names of handheld computing devices, such as Palm, Blackberry and iPAQ Pocket PC, are widely known to American consumers. The popularity of these devices, also known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), among busy professionals has especially boomed given their capacity for data storage, organizing information and various computing tasks.Consequently, as […]

September 26, 2001

Latinx

South Central Los Angeles: A Community In Transition

South Central Los Angeles: A Community In TransitionLA’s Southwest College seeks to keep pace with changing demographicsBy Lydia LumLOS ANGELESos Angeles Southwest College perhaps best illustrates the rising tide of Latinos and other minorities sweeping into higher education institutions of deeply steeped Black heritage, and of the challenges and new growing pains such schools face.The […]

September 26, 2001

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Doctoral Dilemma

Doctoral DilemmaAs more African Americans earn their doctorates, a look behind the numbers reveals key areas of concern.By Kendra HamiltonDoctoral graduation rates among African Americans have risen for the sixth consecutive year. And that’s excellent news, say analysts and administrators toiling on the front lines of the battle to increase minority graduate and professional degree […]

July 18, 2001