Dean Bryan Crable is thinking about color, opportunity, and how we as a society conceptualize race, racism, and privilege. For him, as Dean of the newly formed College of Human Development, Culture, and Media at Seton Hall University, these ideas are some of the most crucial of our time, according to an article by Allison Joseph….
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New Report Highlights Experiences of Black Students, Staff, and Faculty in California Higher Education
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute of Leadership, Equity, and Justice (Proctor Institute) is proud to announce the release of its latest report, “Wounded Healers: The Pandemic, Racial Battle Fatigue, and Higher Education in California.” The report examines the impact of the 2020 quadruple pandemic, a four-part interconnection of health crises, financial calamity, climate change, and…
Why Diversity Is Still Important To Higher Education
Opponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion often argue that supporting these ideas undermines meritocracy by prioritizing diversity over qualifications and merit; exacerbates social and cultural divisions, infringes upon free speech, and represents a particular and far-left ideology. I remember the first time I read Daryl G. Smith’s Diversity’s Promise for Higher Education: Making it Work (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024). It was…
Tips For African American Students Seeking Internships
African American students are less likely to secure an internship and when they do, it is likely to be unpaid. Research has demonstrated discrimination by major companies when it comes to offering internships to African American students. In addition, research shows that many low-income and first generation students of color are not sure how to obtain an internship. At the same…
College protests: Some students may also face financial setbacks
Some college students protesting Israel’s war in Gaza have faced disciplinary action in recent weeks, with universities handing down suspensions and expulsions. The consequences of these temporary or permanent bans from campus “may also involve financial setbacks,” said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. Depending on the college and disciplinary action taken, those can include the loss of scholarships, previously paid…
Revolution Happening in Children’s Publishing. You Can Thank Book Bans
Publishers are fighting back on book bans by flooding the market with books representing diverse points of view Book bans aren’t new; the practice is centuries old. But over the past four years, right-wing organizations have been on a crusade to remove books from school libraries and classrooms. Last school year, these groups challenged more than 3,000 titles….
Duke University’s move to end full ride scholarship for Black students gets mixed reaction from former scholars
Last year, the Supreme Court struck down race-based college admissions. According to CNN: Craig Vincent, a former Reginaldo Howard Memorial scholar who graduated in 2016, told CNN Friday that he was disappointed in the university’s decision to end the scholarship. The scholarship, Vincent said, was critical to attracting talent to the university. He added that scholars…
‘Weaponization of Plagiarism’ or Rigorous Standards Behind Provost’s Ouster?
The firing of Kimberly McLeod, Clayton State University’s first Black female provost, over inaccurate citations on her CV, has sparked debate. Some view it as a genuine concern for academic integrity, while others see it as part of a larger trend targeting Black scholars. Similar instances, such as the forced resignation of Harvard’s first Black…
HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) Executive Director Marybeth Gasman and Senior Research Associate Levon T. Esters are proud to release a new book examining the role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in empowering Black students, fostering economic development, building community, and mentoring leaders and activists. HBCU: The Power of Historically Black…
Have You Met The Etiquette Doctor?
Excerpt from an article by Marybeth Gasman: Corbett believes that etiquette training is important, explaining, “Unfortunately, most youth do not exhibit good manners due to the lack of training at home. Parents may not be knowledgeable about etiquette, and K-12 schools no longer provide courses such as home economics to teach young people.” Corbett has…
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