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Johnson C. Smith Faculty Release Policy Praised and Questioned

Johnson C. Smith Faculty Release Policy Praised and Questioned By Kendra HamiltonThere may be no sweeter words to a faculty member’s ears than “release time.” Try saying them out loud: “RELEASE TIME.” Notice how they trip off of the tongue, evoking visions of articles or even books completed, of new directions in research explored, of […]

October 11, 2000

Students

Professional Appointments

Professional AppointmentsDr. Hortense Hinton has been named dean of student development at Northern Virginia Community College’s Alexandria campus. Hinton earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the State University of New York, a master’s in counseling from the University of the District of Columbia and a doctorate in counselor education from the University of Virginia. Dr. […]

September 27, 2000

African-American

As Latino Populations Grow…

As Latino Populations Grow…So does their power. Will they compete or cooperate with African  Americans for academic clout?By Pamela R. WeigerThere is power in numbers, sometimes real, sometimes perceived. Last month’s U.S. Census Bureau release of statistics showing just how fast Hispanic and Asian populations are growing in this country may fuel the perception that, […]

September 27, 2000

Community Colleges

Morris College Instructor Sues After Contract is Not Renewed

Morris College Instructor Sues After Contract is Not RenewedSUMTER, S.C. A White professor has sued a predominantly Black school for failing to renew his contract. Assistant Professor Michael Ardis says Morris College terminated his employment after he complained in a restaurant about the service of a waiter, who in turn questioned whether the complaint was […]

September 13, 2000

Latinx

Campuses Move Toward Wireless Computing

Campuses Move Toward Wireless ComputingWASHINGTONStudents arriving at Howard University this fall will find one of the latest information technology amenities available to them in their dormitory rooms — the ability to access the campus computer network through a wireless connection.Students, faculty and staff will, with the aid of special modems, have wireless access to Howard’s […]

August 30, 2000

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Ohio State Minority Affairs Director Lasts A Year

Ohio State Minority Affairs Director Lasts A YearCOLUMBUS, Ohio Dr. Timothy Knowles, hired to help Ohio State University improve diversity, has been fired after only a year on the job. University spokesman Dave Ferguson says Knowles’ brief stint as minority affairs director at Ohio State was marred by problems with his management style. The university’s […]

August 30, 2000

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Professional Appointments

Professional AppointmentsDr. Bernice Guillaumewill become the assistant vice chancellor for academic and multicultural affairs at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. She earned a bachelor’s  from Scripps College in California, a master’s from Brown University and a doctorate from Tulane University in Louisiana. Dr. Kenya Ayers-Hillardhas been appointed dean of student services at Trinity College in […]

August 16, 2000

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Professional Appointments

Professional AppointmentsDr. Emmet Dennis has been named vice president for student affairs at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Previously, he held the position in an acting capacity. Dennis earned a bachelor’s in biology from Cuttington University in Liberia, a master’s in zoology from Indiana University and a doctorate in parasitology from the University of Connecticut.Dr. […]

August 2, 2000

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Professional Appointments

Professional AppointmentsDr. Michael Blackwell is the new dean of the college of veterinary medicine at the University of Tennessee effective August 1.  Blackwell is chief of staff of the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General. He has previously served as deputy director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and as chief […]

July 5, 2000

Faculty & Staff

SPECTRUM

SPECTRUM The old-style Black Studies discipline has refracted into a rainbow of African American research.In some ways, the state of the African American Studies discipline has never been healthier. According to the National Council for Black Studies, four schools currently offer doctoral studies in the discipline. That list doesn’t include Harvard University, which announced plans […]

May 24, 2000

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The Art of Fund-Raising

The Art of Fund-RaisingANN ARBOR, Mich.  — Tina Daniels gets resumes from people all the time as director of annual giving and reunion programs at the University of Michigan law school.  “Everybody thinks they can be a fund-raiser,” she says. “They think it’s so easy to pick up the phone and ask for money.” But […]

May 24, 2000

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Drummers

DrummersCollege marching bands appear to be failing the diversity challenge.It is impossible to imagine attending a major college football or basketball competition these days without the attendant soundtrack provided by campus marching bands. Serving up stadium favorites like “We Are The Champions,” “We Will Rock You,” and the “Theme from ‘Rocky,’” these student musicians provide […]

April 26, 2000