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Faculty & Staff

Championing Equity and Inclusion

In a newly created position, Dr. Gibor Basri first seeks to create a welcoming environment for UC-Berkeley’s historically underrepresented minorities.

December 12, 2007

Sports

Perspectives: UCLA Fires Dorrell Despite Academic Success, Winning Record and 100% Bowl Record

What does a Black coach have to do to keep his job? Many observers and critics of coaching equity are probably asking that question in light of the reasons the University of California, Los Angeles athletic director has given for the firing of head football coach Karl Dorrell.

December 3, 2007

Community Colleges

Idaho Board of Education to Study Fairness in Dual Credit System

TWIN FALLS Idaho A State Board of Education official says the time may be ripe to re-examine the dual credit system that allows high school students to earn college and high school credit at the same time when they take college-level classes.

November 19, 2007

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Sallie Mae insists on original $25 billion deal as investors cut cash offer by 17 percent

WASHINGTON Sallie Mae insisted Tuesday that the investors reducing by 17 percent their cash offer for the nation’s largest student lender honor their original $25 billion deal.

October 2, 2007

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Sallie Mae expects $25 billion buyout to close; report says investors want lower price

WASHINGTON SLM Corp., commonly known as Sallie Mae, on Thursday said it expects the investors seeking to buy it for $25 billion to honor their commitments.

September 20, 2007

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UVa’s Martin Lends Expertise to Virginia Tech Panel

One of the nation’s preeminent authorities on emergency medicine, Dr. Marcus Martin aims to help the panel learn from the tragedy.

August 8, 2007

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Black Emergency Medicine Specialist Lends Expertise to Virginia Tech Panel

One of the nation’s preeminent authorities on emergency medicine, UVa.’s Dr. Marcus Martin aims to help the panel learn from the tragedy.

August 7, 2007

Faculty & Staff

BIG Black Issues Quiz

The Black Issues Quiz offers you an opportunity to test your knowledge on the people, places, issues, and history surrounding the struggle for academic equity. Each question is based on information published in the current or previous editions of Black Issues In Higher Education and is worth 10 points.

July 14, 2007

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Black Issues Quiz

The Black issues Quiz, offers you an opportunity to test your knowledge on the people, places, issues, and history surrounding the struggle for academic equity. Each question is based on information published in the current or previous editions of Black Issues In Higher Education and is worth ten points.

July 14, 2007

HBCUs

Black Issues Quiz

The Black Issues Quiz, or BIQ offers you the opportunity to test your knowledge on the people, places, issues, and history surrounding the struggle for academic equity. Each question is based on information published in the current or previous editions of Black Issues In Higher Education and is worth ten points.

July 14, 2007

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BI Appointments PROFESSIONAL

Cassandra Berry has been named an associate vice president for the new office of equity and diversity at the University of North Texas. Previously, she was assistant vice president and director of the office of equal opportunity and multicultural affairs at UNT. Berry earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.

July 12, 2007

STEM

Reforming American education

Washington Just what is education reform? National education standards? Equity of access? Teacher certification? Curriculum revision? Better governance? Moreover, do we really need to reconstruct our educational system?

July 11, 2007