Tag: Public Policy: Page 39

Students

Short-Term Certificates Might Not Be the Best Bet

A study of sub-baccalaureate programs in Washington state found that short-term certificates, which can be earned in less than a year, for the most part showed only small economic returns.

November 9, 2014

Students

Noguera Urges Urban Educators to Stand Fast in Wake of Anticipated Cutbacks

In the wake of the sweeping GOP take-over of Congress last week, Dr. Pedro Noguera says he believes that efforts to improve urban education in the United States and other parts of the world will likely be stalled.

November 7, 2014

Faculty & Staff

After Toppling Cantor, Professor Brat Wins His Seat

Republican Dave Brat followed his stunning primary victory over then-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor by easily beating his Democratic opponent Tuesday to win the congressional seat.

November 5, 2014

Home

Experts: Fight Isn’t Over Regarding New Regulation Aimed at For-profit Colleges

Roughly 1,400 programs, 99 percent of which are housed at for-profit colleges, serving 840,000 students are projected to fail when the regulations go into effect on July 1.

November 5, 2014

Sports

What Does It Mean to Not be Black Enough?

So the question comes up, what is Black enough and what are the qualifications?

November 4, 2014

Students

I Voted Already. Did You?

Value your vote before the second coming of Jim Crow strips it from you.

November 2, 2014

Students

For-Profit Colleges Face ‘Gainful Employment’ Rule

For-profit colleges that don’t produce graduates capable of paying off their student loans could soon face the wrath of the federal government.

October 30, 2014

African-American

Scholars Find Obama’s Education Legacy Remains Up for Debate

As President Barack Obama hits the midpoint of his second term, many have begun to consider what will be his legacy, particularly as it relates to education.

October 29, 2014

Community Colleges

Are Civility and Good Manners Waning?

According to a number of psychologists and social scientists, there is evidence of a growing decline of civility in American society.

October 28, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Randolph-Macon College Prepares for Big-Stage Political Debate

Tiny Randolph-Macon College is set for its star turn tonight as it hosts a congressional debate between two faculty members.

October 27, 2014

African-American

HBCUstory Symposium Convenes in D.C., Provides Healing for Founder

A group of historians (and just plain storytellers) gathered in the nation’s capital over the weekend to discuss the past, present and future of historically Black colleges and universities in this country.

October 27, 2014

Faculty & Staff

UCLA Study Offers Hope on Emergency Room Crowding

The research could offer hope to those who worry that the expansion of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act will not ease emergency room crowding as President Obama and others have predicted.

October 15, 2014