Tag: Public Policy: Page 59

Leadership & Policy

Black Conservatives on Campus Stay Their Course

Finding themselves in the midst of liberal peers, Black conservatives embrace “not just a political ideology, but a way of life.”

December 18, 2012

Disabilties

Gov. Walker Considers Freezing University of Wisconsin System Tuitions

Gov. Scott Walker says he’s considering several options to keep tuitions affordable in the University of Wisconsin System.

December 17, 2012

Students

Legislators seek money records from Alabama State

Three legislative leaders on education issues have asked Alabama State University for records of all contracts and payments to public officials or their immediate families.

December 13, 2012

Students

Students Outraged by Morgan State’s Decision to Release President Wilson

Morgan State University’s Board of Regents voted last week not to renew President David Wilson’s contract.

December 11, 2012

Leadership & Policy

Florida University Leaders Trying to Avoid Tuition Hike

State university presidents and student government leaders are offering Florida lawmakers a tuition deal.

December 5, 2012

Home

Post-Elections, There is Work to do on Higher Education Front

While the 2012 elections were generally favorable to higher education, significant work remains to make college more affordable, particularly for students of lesser economic means.

November 27, 2012

Faculty & Staff

New President for Tennessee State University

The Tennessee Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Glenda Baskin Glover’s appointment as the next president of Tennessee State University.

November 27, 2012

Faculty & Staff

UM, MSU Students Want Gender Identity Protection

University of Montana and Montana State University students want the state Board of Regents to add sexual orientation and gender identity to its nondiscrimination policy.

November 25, 2012

Community Colleges

A Guide for Embracing Diversity at Elite Institutions

Elite institutions are often criticized for their historical legacy of excluding specific populations and facilitating privilege.

November 21, 2012

Students

Redford Creates Ecology Program with Calif. College

A California college is teaming up with Robert Redford to create a program where students can combine environmental studies with media and liberal arts.

November 20, 2012

African-American

Howard Students Say Blacks Need to Reach Out to Lift Community

Mentoring and establishing identity as Black Americans is seen as keys to combating the “all about me” mentality.

November 19, 2012

MSIs

‘Merit Plea’ Inherently Racist as Argument Against Affirmative Action

As many of you know, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati on Thursday declared Michigan’s ban on affirmative action in college admissions to be unconstitutional.

November 19, 2012