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Leadership & Policy

Florida State University Launches Seminole History Class In Effort To Keep Mascot

TALLAHASSEE Fla. Florida State University student Daniel Lee learned in fourth grade most of what he knew about the Seminole Indians, namesakes of his school’s athletic teams. It wasn’t much.

November 28, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Lonely at the Top?

That a college or university president has a challenging position is a no-brainer…

November 15, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Climbing the Career Ladder

“It’s lonely at the top,” is probably an overused phrase, but like most clichés there’s usually a bit of truth…

November 15, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Signs of Discontent

Just days before she was ousted as the incoming president of Gallaudet University, Dr. Jane K. Fernandes talked with Diverse…

November 15, 2006

Leadership & Policy

ACE Report Cites Enrollment Gains, Retention Problems

The college enrollment of Hispanic students jumped nearly 70 percent between 1993-2003…

November 15, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Maryland Faces University Desegregation Fight

A group of Morgan State students, alumni and civil rights activists say a lawsuit seems to be the only remedy…

November 15, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Lonely at the Top?

That a college or university president has a challenging position is a no-brainer…

November 15, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Missouri State University Faces Lawsuit By Student Over Gay Adoption, “Christian Beliefs”

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. A Missouri State University graduate has sued the school, claiming she was retaliated against because she refused to support gay adoption as part of a class project.

November 2, 2006

Faculty & Staff

First Haitian-American College President Encourages

Dr. Carole Berotte Joseph, the eldest daughter of a teacher and a nurse

November 1, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Professional Appointments

Dr. Charles M. Lyons has been named president of York County Community College (Maine). He was most recently president of the University of Maine at Augusta. Lyons holds a bachelor’s from St. Francis Xavier University, a master’s from the University of Hartford and a doctorate from Boston University. Carol Lynnett Bennett has been appointed director […]

November 1, 2006

Students

A Conversation With Gallaudet’s Dr. Jane K. Fernandes

Days before the Gallaudet University board of trustees withdrew its presidential appointment of Dr. Jane Fernandes, the embattled leader sat down with Diverse to talk about her efforts to ease tensions at the university, the double standard imposed on female leaders and the need for Gallaudet to be more inclusive.

October 30, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Broward Community College President Resigns

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The first minority president of Broward Community College abruptly resigned this week after less than three years on the job. Larry Calderón announced a day later that he will join Nova Southeastern University as vice president of community and governmental affairs.

October 26, 2006