Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

Craig, vice president for student affairs at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), is living proof of the power of community colleges. Her higher education journey began with an associate degree from BMCC.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Craig, vice president for student affairs at BMCC. She’s been with the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) since 1980 and became its vice president for student affairs in 2008. Project Impact inspired Trinity to examine housing insecurity for all BMCC students. “If Dr. Marva M. Dr. Marva M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Dr. Frank Fernandez, assistant professor of higher education leadership and policy at the University of Florida. “We percentage points, the largest gap since 2008. Smith, assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Auburn University in Alabama. Dr. Travis C.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And with the threat of another recession looming, EAB has received requests for guidance on higher-education philanthropy amidst uncertain times. Indeed, during the 2008-2009 recession, giving fell along with the economy, and it took three years for philanthropy to start growing again.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

For example, 27% of community college students reported that they have had difficulty paying their rent or mortgage in the past year, and 21% have skipped or reduced meals. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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Supporting Student Success

MAY 6, 2021

As you think about those inciting incidents that drew you to higher education, take time to connect with those who have been by your side on your journey. Higher education is heading into the eye of the tornado. In education, we are really good at focusing on what and how and when, at solving the problems before us.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Alvin Francis Poussaint, whose tireless advocacy for diversity in medical education transformed Harvard Medical School and influenced generations of physicians from underrepresented backgrounds, died late last week. The Harlem-born psychiatrist was no stranger to the pages of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

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