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Recruitment & Retention

New Plan, Named for UNCF Chief, Seeks Retention Funds

New Plan, Named for UNCF Chief, Seeks Retention FundsWASHINGTON — As a former congressman and current director of The College Fund, William H. Gray III has a lot of visibility. Now he may get legislation named after him as well, if Congressional Black Caucus members get their wish.For the William H. Gray III College Completion […]

January 5, 2000

Students

Can the Dream Be Saved?

Can the Dream Be Saved?CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors  announced earlier this month that  race will continue to be considered in the school’s admissions process. The board also said it  supports President John T. Casteen III’s decision several months ago to end the use of a point system that benefited […]

October 27, 1999

HBCUs

The State of Retention

The State of Retention AUSTIN, Texas — In the academic world, where importance in the institutional pecking order often can be measured by how much money officials are willing to spend on a certain program, rarely a peep is heard these days about retention.College and university administrators traditionally have preferred to spend their money on […]

October 13, 1999

HBCUs

Rising Numbers Proportionally Flat

Rising Numbers Proportionally FlatThis year’s Top 100 data reveal that while there are more graduates of color, their percentage of the overall graduating pool remains constantAn examination of this year’s Top 100 data reveals encouraging news: people of color continue to strive for social and economic parity through baccalaureate degree attainment. Though the total number […]

July 7, 1999

HBCUs

Virginia Switches Funding Systems

Virginia Switches Funding SystemsChange to performance-based formula is posing questions for public HBCUs, and two-year collegesBy Scott W. Wright and Hank Kurz Jr.RICHMOND, Va. — The State Council of Higher Education last month unanimously adopted a performance-based system for funding colleges and universities that rewards schools based on student achievement.The plan deregulates colleges and universities […]

June 23, 1999

Students

Men Men

Men MenNew research focuses on the problem of retaining Black male community college students By Starita SmithLOS ANGELES — One of the greatest challenges facing community colleges is how to keep Black male students long enough for them to obtain a degree or the preparation necessary to transfer to a four-year school.Now, new research being […]

June 23, 1999