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A New Way of Looking at Administrative Burdens and Race

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As of 2021, 42% of white people 25 and older had finished a bachelor’s degree, but only 28% of Black people and 21% of Hispanics had. And along the way, they may encounter biased administrators whose treatment can create psychological barriers and the feeling that college is not meant for them.

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In Lawsuit, Two Professors Allege Retaliation and Discrimination By Cuyahoga Community College Administrators

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) professors are suing the school, claiming that it and its top administrators retaliated against them for making critical comments about the school to the press, Cleveland.com reported. The lawsuit was filed Monday by attorney Subodh Chandra in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

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Bazan Named Union College's Next President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The values and mission are lived beautifully by the faculty, students, staff, and administration. Bazan holds an associate degree from Loma Linda University, a bachelor’s degree from La Sierra University, a master’s in administration and leadership, and a Ph.D. It has been a sweet surprise to see God connect our paths.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Action taken While there has been steady advancement over the past 40 years, the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has proven to be a seminal moment that has propelled student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to face issues of race and racism in college sports. They were making demands and holding administration’s feet to the fire.”

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Dr. Lynn Akey Appointed Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For her work, Akey was Minnesota State System Academic and Student Affairs Administrator of the Year in 2021. in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota. Akey holds a B.S. in psychology from Truman State University; an M.A.

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Report: Graduate Enrollment is on the Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Overall first-time graduate enrollment fell almost 5% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022, along with decreases in first-time enrollment among underrepresented minorities (URM), according to a new report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022. Though the number of graduate school applications increased by 3.9%.

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Towson Business Ph.D. Program Duplicates Morgan State Offering, HBCU Advocates Allege

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

HBCU advocates have voiced concerns to Maryland officials about how approving a doctoral business analytics program at Towson University violates a 2021 federal ruling, The Baltimore Banner reported. in Business Administration generally or of the concentration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.” TU’s STEM-centered Ph.D