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Diversity More Than Race, Gender In Higher Ed., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
Diversity More Than Race, Gender In Higher Ed., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
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Most people when talking about diversity think
of matters revolving around race and gender, and
while those are obvious and important topics, the
fact of the matter is that the definition of diversity
is much larger.
Today diversity is seen in two dimensions.
The first one is what is called inherent diversity,
the diversity that is beyond people’s control.
Obviously, these issues include race and gender,
but also include national origin, age, sexual orientation,
disability, religious affiliation and socioeconomic
status. Certainly, you can change your
religious affiliation or socioeconomic status over
time, but being raised in a particular religion or …
Not All Presidential Spouses Are Created Equal., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
Not All Presidential Spouses Are Created Equal., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
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One of the individuals who is usually around on campuses but many times is almost “invisible” is the president’s partner. Sometimes they take on major roles for social functions, fundraising, and public relations; others are quite inconspicuous. In some cases, they even get financial compensation for their work. In others, they have to make sacrifices for the wellbeing of their partners.
A new study helps to clarify the role of presidential partners and how they feel about their roles. “The Lives of Presidential Partners in Higher Education Institutions,” published by the University of Minnesota, provides a good understanding.
Freedom Of The Press In Danger On Campuses., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
Freedom Of The Press In Danger On Campuses., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
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Anybody who has attended college is familiar with
student-run media. From newspapers to radio to even
TV stations, these outlets are oftentimes the main sources
of information to the college community.
They vary in quality and content, with some even
carrying out investigative reporting of their own institutions
and taking critical stances about policies and practices
that, while may seem inconsequential to outsiders,
are crucial to education.
College Enrollments Becoming Problematic., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
College Enrollments Becoming Problematic., Aldemaro Romero Jr.
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Enrollment has become the main focus of attention for
higher education administrators. For private institutions
enrollment is the major source of their funding. And due
to diminished support from states, it has also become
the major source of financial support for most public
colleges and universities. This dependence on tuition
wasn’t always so great for public institutions, but is the
result of a process that has been called the privatization
of public higher education.
Two reports that got little attention when published
recently were the Western Interstate Commission on
Higher Education, known as Wiche. This group released
its new projections …