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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, David Coleman, head of The College Board, insists that the changes were not due to political pressure. Education is a center of much vitriolic partisan debate in America. He has stated that the revisions were made after input from professors and in accordance with "longstanding A.P. principles."

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Sen. Rick Scott demands answers over FSU snubbing as anger builds over college football pick

University Business

is demanding answers from the head of the College Football Playoff selection committee as to why Florida State University became the first undefeated team from a “Power 5” conference to be denied a chance to play in the annual event. Rick Scott (R-Fla.)

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

Now, interestingly, we tried to, and wanted in the tradition of the AAUP’s attempt to be as fair minded as we can in these investigations, we attempted to speak to current administrators and political leaders, but were completely rebuffed. In most cases we didn’t even hear back.