Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, our nation had over 1,000 public, tribal, and independent community colleges enrolling 10.2

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He holds a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, a master’s in mathematics curriculum and instruction, and a master’s in applied mathematics, all from Prairie View A&M University, as well as an M.B.A. He served as vice provost for institutional planning and quality at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

in curriculum and instruction at Prairie View A&M University, and a Ph. Scott has been appointed assistant provost for faculty development and diversity at Yale University. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in communications at Texas Southern University, an M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Though confidence about the value of pursuing a two- or four-year college degree is higher among high schoolers than graduates who either dropped out or chose not to attend in the first place, neither demographic view such pursuits as the most valuable, according to a recent report from Edge Research, HCM Strategists, and D2 Strategies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Anton Goff Anton Goff has been named athletics director at Prairie View A&M University in Texas. He served as senior associate athletics director at Northern Illinois University. Goff holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When Simmons was named president of Prairie View A&M University in 2017, she thought it was odd that some questioned her decision to lead an Historically Black College and University. The students at Prairie View are no less important and their journey is no less important than students at Brown. Education is important.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 13, 2024

Some student demographics viewed the availability of mental health services as something that may affect their choice of college entirely. Transgender, non-binary, and female students viewed such services as more important than male students did.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

We do that by gathering diverse, inclusive communities where all feel supported and encouraged to share different views and perspectives. America’s higher education institutions simply can’t afford to allow our campus communities to mirror the partisan divide we see in almost every aspect of our social and political lives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2024

The State of Higher Education 2024 Report documents how current, prospective, and stopped-out students view post-high school education pathways, their access to them, their value, and experiences. The study includes responses from more than 14,000 U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

She served as vice president of development at Prairie View A&M University. Carme Williams Carme Williams has been appointed advancement consultant and interim vice president of development and alumni affairs at Texas Southern University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The majority of employers still view a college degree as being worth it, according to a national survey from The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). Slightly more employers preferred candidates with high school diplomas and microcredentials (14%) over college graduates without microcredentials (13%).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2023

Public college and university instructors will have to “not seek to inculcate any social, political, or religious point of view.” What I think is controversial is different views that exist out there about the extent of the climate change and the solutions to try to alter climate change,” Cirino said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Simmons – a storied professor, author, and president emerita of Prairie View A&M (PVAMU), Brown University, and Smith College – was the first African American president of an Ivy League institution and the first woman to be president at PVAMU. The lecture is free, open to the public, and will be streamed online.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The survey and report also found that the vast majority of employers still viewed possession of a college credential as valuable. There were also fewer hires that reneged on accepted job offers in 2023, 8% this year from 8.7% last year, according to the report.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill Blog Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill by Terrance L. Hamm Click to view the page: Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill Blog Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill by Terrance L. Create Change. Create Change.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

More News & Impact Click to view the page: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey Blog From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey by Kimberly Jones Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It’s a perception that lacks a nuance discussion as to why HBCUs are viewed as stepping-stones and not destinations for Black coaches and athletes. HBCUs were no longer viewed as the destination for Black athletes but became overlooked for white institutions. Many will say HBCUs don’t have the profile….HBCUs HBCUs lack the resources….HBCUs

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

Bonner II of Prairie View A&M University; Dr. Krystal L. Attendees were exposed to the fundamentals of developing a research agenda and career focused on conducting research on African American populations in education and heard from leading scholars including Dr. Sheneka Williams of Michigan State University; Dr. Fred A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2023

Bean holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian leadership from the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, a master’s in sociology from Prairie View A&M University, and a Ph.D. Anjerrika Bean Anjerrika Bean has been appointed assistant director of the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Reedley College The lawsuit – from six professors – argued that the DEI rules “mandate viewpoint conformity” and “force professors to endorse the government’s view on politically charged questions regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

The webinar allowed Diverse to inquire further about the scholars’ ongoing research and their views on a number of topics relevant to the current education landscape. Dr. Terah “TJ” Stewart views those that he research and writes about as collaborators and said that he takes into account how they want their stories shared.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2024

As we educate students by thoughtfully engaging a wide range of ideas and views, we will continue to foster a community of trust and respect for every member of the Gator Nation. "The University of Florida is--and will always be--unwavering in our commitment to university human dignity," the memo read. "

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But some faculty have viewed the mechanism as being open to dubious claims. “If Faculty at The Ohio State University (OSU) are criticizing the school’s recent free speech policy changes, citing negative effects to classroom dynamics, The Lantern reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Doug Mann, adding that views on DEI affect an instructor's ability to teach. Your ability to understand students, your ability to empathize with students, that's caught up in your views on DEI," Mann said. Schools should vet out racist, homophobic, or sexist instructors, said Rep.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

The 15 awarded schools included Bethune-Cookman University; Prairie View A&M University; The University of Texas at El Paso; and University of California, Irvine, among others. The schools will be given funds for research, professional development, and student experiences.

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Student Minds

MARCH 9, 2023

If you're having trouble viewing the video, you can click here to view it instead). . - Student Minds Editorial Team ⭐ Watch the University Mental Health Day video from our sub-editors, Emily A and Madeleine all about facing difficulties and advocating for yourself. ⭐ (You may have to confirm you're not a robot before watching.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

More News & Impact Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Award, our most esteemed national distinction, symbolizes not just exceptional service but the embodiment of transformative leadership in the ongoing quest for educational excellence and equal opportunity.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

More News & Impact Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. We are in this old house together, and it is time we started to act like it.” Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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APRIL 17, 2024

I was blessed to have that community behind me at such a pivotal time, and I wouldn’t have been here without them. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2023

The New College Freedom Institute aims to "promote freedom of inquiry and champion tolerance of civil discourse among those of opposing views," according to the budget request. The center plans to "discuss the challenges to free speech principles," and mentor “leaders who have worked to promote freedom of speech and inquiry."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

view political division in the country and government as a major problem with 19% seeing significant political tensions at their jobs, according to the study. The survey also found that civility is relatively high in the workplace, where there is “an openness to businesses playing a role in supporting citizenship.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Political activism saw increases when no candidate aligned with these voters’ views, indicating that voting for the “lesser evil” doesn’t satisfy them anymore.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued dedication to supporting first-generation, low-income students. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Such a policy also eases some of the discomfort fat students may feel in needing to advocate on their own and they may view such a policy as an invitation to dialogue and take action. As a team we want to be clear that our views are unequivocal: fat bodies deserve to exist as they are. I am deserving of care.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It requires that schools teach students about the research process and how information is created and produced, the difference between facts, points of view, and opinions, and the ethical production of information. Bill S588 received bipartisan support and passed today by a 36-0 vote.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

Her TED Talks feature on algorithmic bias has been viewed over 1 million times. She uses art and research to illuminate the social implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Previously, Buolamwini was a MAS affiliated research assistant at the MIT Media Lab.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

Dr. Kristine Dillon “Whittier College gave me the capacity to view a future larger than I could imagine,” said Dillion, who graduated from the institution in 1973. “I Kristine Dillon will become interim president of Whittier College, effective Jul.

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