Tag: Public Policy: Page 64

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SOUL SURVIVOR

A target in the 1990s culture wars, Temple\’s venerable African American studies department enters its third decade beset by a lingering faculty rift.

December 9, 2009

Health

PARSING THE REACTION TO OBAMA

Scholars say extreme criticisms of president defy simple explanation.

October 28, 2009

Latinx

WASHINGTON UPDATE: An Ally and Partner

White House Hispanic education leader seeks to build links to educators, improve visibility of HSIs with federal agencies.

September 30, 2009

Disabilties

Sustainability Officer

Robert Rodriguez, of the University of Texas in San Antonio, sets the standards for green policies at the South Texas institution as the “sustainability officer.” The energy manager gives a tour on what UTSA is doing to save energy.

September 29, 2009

Faculty & Staff

NOTEWORTHYNEWS: STILL A NO-GO FOR LIFTING ACADEMIC TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO CUBA

President Barack Obama’s campaign promises to rescind limits remain a ‘work in progress.’

September 16, 2009

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Obama Back to School Speech Reveals Racial Fears

Sesame Street and President Barack Obama have two things in common when it comes to managing public discourse.

September 8, 2009

Students

REPORT: COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES COULD DRAMATICALLY DECLINE

LANSDOWNE, VA. College graduation rates will decline precipitously nationally in the coming years if nothing is done to improve the completion rates of Black and Hispanic students, who represent the fastest growing student populations in colleges and universities.

July 8, 2009

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WASHINGTON UPDATE:NEW CREDIT CARD LAW MAY HAVE ‘UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES’ FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS

Law that addresses problematic credit card industry practices presents barriers for students who rely on credit cards for school.

July 8, 2009

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Morehouse College Honors Civil Rights Pioneer

Earlier this month, Morehouse College honored Vivian Malone Jones by placing her image in its Hall of Honor.

April 29, 2009

Health

Grants & Gifts

The COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (Colo.) has received a $597,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation to establish an organization for business leaders to help promote public policy for two-year colleges. The CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM has been awarded a $2 MILLION grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to help train and educate students for […]

February 18, 2009

Health

Natives Won’t Be ‘Left Out of the Tent,’ Says Obama Official

The day before he was confirmed as U.S. Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, D-Colo., sought earlier this week to reassure tribal leaders that the Obama administration is serious about Native American issues and promised his department would work “hand in hand” with Indian communities.

January 20, 2009

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U.S. Makes Modest Progress in College Affordability and Accessibility

College accessibility has improved modestly over the last decade as the proportion of 18 to 24 years enrolled in college has risen from 39 percent to 42 percent since 1997.

December 2, 2008