New Standards of Professional Practice for Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education
It is hoped that the new standards will advance the professionalization of the chief diversity officer role across institutions of higher education. The standards are meant to clarify and specify the scope, scale, and flexibility of work CDOs perform.
The New Provost at Florida A&M University
Marcella David has been serving as professor of law and international studies and associate dean in the College of Law at the University of Iowa. She is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Michigan School of Law.
Spelman College and Bill Cosby
Spelman College has had a special relationship with Bill Cosby and his wife Camille. More than 25 years ago, the Cosbys made a $20 million donation to Spelman College. Two Cosby children attended Spelman.
President of The Lincoln University Steps Down
Robert R. Jennings came under fire for comments about rape that were deemed offensive by many listeners. Earlier he was the subject of no confidence motions by the alumni association and the university's faculty.
Affirmative Action Lawsuits Filed Against Harvard and the University of North Carolina
A group calling itself Students for Fair Admissions has filed federal civil rights lawsuits claiming that both institutions have practiced racial discrimination in their undergraduate admissions policies and procedures.
Gloria Gibson Named Provost at Morgan State University
Dr. Gibson has been serving as a professor of communications studies at the University of Northern Iowa. She served as executive vice president and provost at the university until June of this year. She begins her new job on January 5.
African American Graduate Enrollments Hold Steady
In 2013, there were 176,208 fewer African American students enrolled in all levels higher education than was the case in 2011. But in graduate schools, African American enrollments continue to edge upward.
Belinda Miles Named President of Westchester Community College
Since 2011, Dr. Belinda S. Miles has served as provost and executive vice president of access, learning, and success at Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, Ohio. She will begin her new duties in January.
Black Enrollments in Higher Education Continue to Decline
In 2013, there was a total of 20,847,787 students enrolled in high education. Of these 2,790,255 were Black or African American. In 2013, there were 176,208 fewer African American students enrolled in higher education than was the case in 2011.
Dartmouth College Graduate From Kenya Named a Rhodes Scholar
Miriam Kilimo, from Nairobi, Kenya, majored in anthropology at Dartmouth and was ranked second in the 2014 graduating class. At Oxford University, she will study for a master's degree in women's studies.
Hampton University Provost to Lead Virginia State University
When she takes office in January, Dr. Pamala Valleria Wilson Hammond will the first woman president in the 133-year history of the Virginia State University. She has served as provost at Hampton University since 2009.
H. Prentice Baptiste to Lead the National Association for Multicultural Education
H. Prentice Baptiste is a Distinguished Achievement Professor in the College of Education at New Mexico State University. He will serve as president-elect for two years before becoming president in 2016.
One African American Among the Four Finalists for President of the University of Nebraska...
Prior to his appointment as president of Central Michigan University in 2010, Dr. George Ross served as president of Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
Beverly Walker-Griffea to Lead the American Association for Women in Community Colleges
Dr. Walker-Griffea became the seventh president of Mott Community College on August 27, 2014. She is the first woman and the first African American to lead the college. Blacks make up 19 percent of the student body.
The Higher Education of the Next Attorney General of the United States
Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina. She is a graduate of Harvard University, where she majored in English and American literature. She is also a graduate of Harvard Law School.
Two African Americans Among the 70 New Members of the Institute of Medicine
The Institute of Medicine, a division of the National Academies, has announced the selection of 70 new members. After an analysis of the list of the 70 new members by JBHE, it appears that only two are African Americans.
Federal Lawsuit Calls for “Parity Through Equity” at Cheyney University
Historically Black Cheyney University was founded in 1837 and is now part of the 14-campus Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. A lawsuit calls for major enhancements so that Cheyney can compete with other predominantly White institutions in the system.
President of The Lincoln University Comes Under Fire
Earlier this year, President Robert Jennings was the target of a no confidence vote from the The Lincoln University's alumni association. Now, it has been reported that the faculty union has also voted on a resolution of no confidence in Dr. Jennings leadership.
President of Virginia State University to Step Down
After meeting in a three-hour closed-door session with the Virginia State University board of visitors, university president Keith T. Miller announced that he will step down on December 31.
Toni Morrison’s Papers to Be Housed at Princeton University
The archives of the Nobel laureate and professor emerita consist of about 180 linear feet of papers that include correspondence, manuscripts, drafts, proofs, diaries, course materials, lectures, notes, and photographs.
Raymond Burse Named the 14th President of Kentucky State University
Raymond Burse was named interim president of Kentucky State this past June. He was scheduled to serve as interim president for a year but the board of regents voted unanimously to give him a three-year contract.
New Credit Standards Issued for Parent PLUS Loan Program
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, estimates that since 2011, 28,000 students at the nation's historically Black colleges and universities were negatively impacted by the Education Department decision to tighten credit standards.
The New Editor of the Howard Journal of Communications
Chuka Onwumechili joined the Howard University faculty in 2009. Currently, he serves as chair of the department of strategic, legal, and media communications. He previously served on the faculty at Bowie State University in Maryland.
Paine College Acting President Removed, Then Reinstated
Samuel Sullivan had been serving as acting president of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, for about a month when he was ousted from office. After student and faculty protests, Dr. Sullivan was reinstated with the title of interim president.
Roderick Smothers Named President of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas
Dr. Smothers has been serving as vice president of advancement at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. He holds bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, all from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
David Blackwell to Be Awarded the National Science Medal
Among this year’s 10 recipients of the National Science Medal is the David Blackwell, who will be honored posthumously. He was a professor of statistics at the University of California, Berkeley and the first African American member of the National Academy of Sciences.
The Stubborn Racial Gap in SAT Scores
The average combined score for Blacks of 1278 is 298 points below the average combined score for Whites. Since 2006 when the SAT test was revised, the racial scoring gap on the combined SAT has increased by seven points.
Frank Pogue to Lead Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
From 2010 to June of this year, Dr. Pogue was president of Grambling State University in Louisiana. Earlier in his career, he served for 11 years as president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He will become interim president of Cheyney University on November 3.
For All Age Groups, Blacks Are More Likely to Be Enrolled in College Than...
In October 2013, 7.5 percent of the entire Black population over the age of 3 was enrolled in college or graduate school, compared to 6 percent of the White population. Whites are more likely than Blacks to be enrolled in the traditional college-going period of 18 to 24 years of age.
Department of Education Warns School Districts Not to Discriminate When Making Budget Cuts
Catherine E. Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education, recently sent a "Dear Colleague" letter to the nation's school districts warning them not to discriminate against students of color.
Algeania Warren Freeman Named President of Wilberforce University in Ohio
Dr. Freeman previously served as president of Martin University in Indianapolis and Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. She has a difficult job ahead as Wilberforce has until December to show why its accreditation should not be revoked.
Winston-Salem State University Names Its Next Chancellor
Since 2012, Elwood L. Robinson has served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Cambridge College in Massachusetts. Previously, he served on the faculty at North Carolina Central University in Durham.
What Are the College Prospects for the 4 Million Black Children Living in Poverty?
In 2013, there were 4,244,000 African Americans under the age of 18 in the United States who were living in poverty. This was 38.3 percent of all African American children.
The Most Diverse Student Bodies in American Higher Education
According to U.S News & World Report, the Newark campus of Rutgers University was rated as the most diverse in the country. Andrews University, Stanford University, St. John's University, and the University of Houston tied for second place.
Colgate University Students Protest Racism on Campus
A large group of students held a peaceful demonstration in the administration building at Colgate University protesting acts of racism and bias that occurred on campus and by Colgate students on social media.
Two Black Professors Are Named MacArthur Fellows
The Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation has announced the selection of 21 individuals in this year’s class of MacArthur Fellows. Two are African Americans with current ties to the academic world: Jennifer L. Eberhardt of Stanford University and Terrance Hayes of the University of Pittsburgh.
