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Tribal Colleges and Universities as Conduits for Intellectual and Political Sovereignties

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, there is a network of tribally run colleges and universities that are the ongoing extension of those sovereignties as well as key vehicles for continuing to liberate the sovereign potential. Most universities and colleges continue to occupy large land bases and are maintained by taxing those stolen lands.

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations. However, David Coleman, head of The College Board, insists that the changes were not due to political pressure. principles."

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

ATSU is also creating a Grow Your Own faculty development program that offers a low-to-no-cost education designed to support students interested in academic medicine. Elevating DEI Leadership — Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine . The program is expected to launch in spring 2023.

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Mental Health on Campus

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 5 minutes I met my first suicidal student while serving as a 23-year-old instructor at a local community college. She had just found out that Stanford had offered her a full scholarship. College students are one of the loneliest demographic groups on the planet. The student was calm and matter-of-fact.

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OEE Scholar Interview Series: Dr. Sharla Berry

ACPA

We’re excited to highlight the scholarship of Dr. Sharla Berry , Assistant Professor in the Center for Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness (CEEE) at California State University, Long Beach. I was initially interested in how youth of color use technology in schools and to prepare for college. I started my doctoral program in 2013.

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Carnegie Mellon–Africa receives $275M investment

Inside Higher Ed

The graduate school has offered two-year master’s degrees through CMU’s renowned college of engineering since 2011. million investment in the institution, and in higher education development across Africa. Last year, the college enrolled over 150 students from more than 20 African nations. ambassador’s house.

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2023 Health Professions HEED Award Field Guide

Insight Into Diversity

The offices of diversity and inclusion and development have partnered to ensure cultural proficiency-themed research grants are available for faculty, students, and staff. Velasco and peers are collaborating with students from other colleges to expand JEDI, fostering unity in medical education. military.