Historically black colleges and universities remain as relevant as ever in giving African Americans access to higher education, says a new United Negro College Fund report.
All universities have a special duty to emphasize diversity and inclusion because we are educating the workforce and civic leaders of the next generation. Miami University's deliberate strategies have helped us integrate diversity and inclusion into every decision we make.
The seemingly routine process of hiring faculty also presents campus leaders with ample opportunities for innovation. As higher ed institutions strive to take full advantage of the talents brought by incoming faculty, some variations to long-standing practices are taking root. Here are four emerging and continuing hiring trends worth following throughout 2019.
Architects strive to maintain the historical integrity of structures when repurposing buildings—while ensuring they provide comfort and the modern conveniences students need. Called "adaptive reuse," renovating older facilities for different functions often includes reimagining spaces and maximizing natural light. But most higher ed institutions repurpose buildings because they have no other choice, says Alan Gribble, […]
Minority-serving colleges and universities deserve more political and financial support as they provide the greatest degree of upward mobility for low-income students, says a new report from the American Council on Education (ACE). In an analysis of post-graduation incomes, the organization found these schools—which include Hispanic-serving institutions and historically black colleges and universities—move low-income students […]
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—When Glenda Baskin Glover applied to college, her decision wasn't whether to enroll in a historically black university, she says, but which one she chose to attend. "There were schools I couldn't get into because of the racial climate of the day," says Glover, who graduated from Tennessee State University in 1974 and became […]
