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Students

Minority Leaders Oppose “Gainful Employment” Rules for For-profit Colleges

Some African-American and Hispanic leaders have taken a stand against proposed federal rules designed to curb student-loan defaults at for-profit colleges, arguing the strictures would reduce the educational options of minority students, who represent a large part of the enrollment at the schools.

September 19, 2010

Students

Nation’s Governors Tackle College Completion Rates

Following President Barack Obama’s lead, the National Governors Association (NGA) has launched an initiative to increase the number of degrees and certificates awarded and to improve productivity at higher education institutions.

August 15, 2010

Faculty & Staff

Mass. Minority Professor Program Marks 20th Year

The Phillips Academy Institute for Recruitment of Teachers in Andover, Mass., is celebrating its 20th year, this month.

July 18, 2010

Students

Community College Champion

In an exclusive interview with Diverse, Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padrón discusses community colleges’ pivotal role in revitalizing the U.S. economy.

June 14, 2010

Students

Asian American Studies at a Crossroads

Scholars fear the evolution of Asian American studies toward ethnic-specific courses means students miss broader, fuller understanding of the pan-Asian experience.

May 24, 2010

Community Colleges

Education Secretary, Experts at DeVry Forum Assess U.S. College Completion Challenge

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, along with expert panelists, offered their perspectives on how best to achieve the Obama administration’s goal for attaining the world’s best educated workforce during a policy forum hosted by DeVry University.

May 11, 2010

African-American

Science Associations Publish Legal Handbook on Diversity Strategies

Women and minorities in this country are woefully underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). That’s very bad news for a nation undergoing a major demographic shift that by 2050 will make minorities the majority of the population.

April 28, 2010

Students

Education Leader Lifts Community Colleges Into Limelight

Eduardo J. Padron – a man with a gentle demeanor, steely determination and the look of a polished, stately professor – is one of the greatest proponents of the nation’s more than 1,000 community colleges.

April 12, 2010

Native Americans

Tribute: Wilma Mankiller – 1945-2010

Wilma Mankiller was a wife, a mother, and Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. From the time she finished high school until her death she worked to improve the lives of her people.

April 12, 2010

Leadership & Policy

College President in Akron Leads University and City Transformation

Dr. Luis Proenza is credited with revitalizing the University of Akron and bringing economic development to the university’s home city.

March 11, 2010

Home

Suzuki Awarded Top Honor for Diversity Leadership

The American Council on Education (ACE) has named Dr. Bob Suzuki, president emeritus at California State Polytechnic University Pomona, the recipient of the 2010 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award.

March 9, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Conference: College Leaders Highlight Challenges, Role of Diversity During School Transformations

In Phoenix at the American Council on Education’s annual conference, university presidents spoke Monday about experiences with transforming their universities and the challenges that came with change.

March 8, 2010