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Black Issues in Higher Education

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January 31, 2002 - Volume 18 Issue 25
Features Is Your Campus Sexually Responsible Contrary to the “don’t do it, and if you do, don’t get caught” days of old, when the bulk of sexual health resources on campus focused on pregnancy prevention or “family planning,” today’s postsecondary institutions offer an array of sexual health and sexual responsibility support services for students. BY CHERYL D. FIELDS English Doctorates on the Job Market There’s good news on the job lists maintained by the Modern Language Association for aspiring professors of African American literature and culture: The academy has a job for you. For the second year running, jobs in multiethnic literature have continued to rise, while the percentage of jobs in every other area tracked by the MLA has been declining. BY KENDRA HAMILTON
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February 14, 2002 - Volume 18 Issue 26
Features Black Cultural Centers: Standing on Shaky Ground? Ask most anyone on a college campus about the value of cultural centers and most will quickly tout a number of virtues. Yet, despite their value, there is a growing and wide spread debate today over the future of cultural centers on predominantly White college campuses. BY DAVID HEFNER Embracing Public History The increasing number of Black history museums and other public history venues provides an alternative career choice for Black historians discontented with the publish-or-perish environment of academia. BY PAUL RUFFINS Housing Benjamin Mays’ Legacy The birth home of educator and civil rights leader Benjamin E. Mays sits weather-beaten and dilapidated in a small rural community in South Carolina. But not for long thanks in part to the efforts of retired professor and artist Leo Twiggs, who brought national attention to the home’s state. BY LINDA MEGGETT BROWN
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March 28, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 3
Features Responding to the Voice of Black Women When Black Women in the Academy: Promises and Perils was published in 1997, the difficulties facing African American women in academe were so numerous and profound that 33 scholars addressed the issues with little redundancy. Has academe responded to their call? BY PEARL STEWART A License to Lead Dr. Belle S. Wheelan had been president since 1998 of Northern Virginia Community College, the second largest community college in the nation, when she was tapped by the newly elected Democratic governor of Virginia, Mark R. Warner, to serve as the commonwealth’s secretary of education. BY FRANK MATTHEWS Making AAUW More Inclusive The American Association of University Women’s first African American executive director, Jacqueline Woods, is committed to making the organization more inclusive, evident in the outreach and diversity efforts she has focused on during the past two years. BY PHAEDRA BROTHERTON The Presidential Mystique As Spelman and Bennett colleges both search for new presidents, finding and keeping leaders for historically Black women’s colleges is becoming a growing challenge. BY CHERYL D. FIELDS
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April 25, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 5
Features Connecting the Classroom and the Community The events of Sept. 11 have been credited with awakening a desire for many to do something meaningful and give back to their communities. But for the past decade, a growing number of institutions of higher education have been doing their part in developing civic-minded citizens through service-learning programs that allow students to earn credit for performing community service. BY PHAEDRA BROTHERTON
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May 9, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 6
Features A Renewed Interest Perhaps surprisingly, eight months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, college students nationally seem more interested than ever in overseas study. And at colleges large and small, public and private, educators eagerly welcome the heightened interest. BY LYDIA LUM Going Global International study abroad programs aren’t new but they are beginning to take off at historically Black colleges and universities. The challenge for these institutions is to make such programs appealing and affordable to attract more African American students. BY LINDA MEGGETT BROWN Adding International Flavor to Your Résumé Looking to make your résumé stand out from the rest? Many believe international study and work provides the type of knowledge and skills that open career doors. BY ELEANOR LEE YATES Translating the African Past: The Islamic Heritage Of Sub-Saharan Africa For at least two decades, the “discovery,” or finding, of Arabic language texts in Sudanic Africa by scholars has added new volumes to the historical record of Africa. BY RONALD ROACH
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May 23, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 7
Features Race Matters in Health Care For years, Black health care professionals have been pointing out racial and ethnic disparities in access to quality health care, as well as disparities in incidence rates, mortality rates and treatments for certain illnesses. Recently, the National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine released a report documenting that minorities, regardless of income, education and access were discriminated against in health care. Is this the new civil rights issue of our day? BY ROBIN V. SMILES
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June 6, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 8
Features The Strange Career of Uncle Tom On the 150th anniversary of the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, scholars reflect on the legacy of the groundbreaking novel and the perplexing history of the stereotype associated with its name. BY KENDRA HAMILTON Keeping Jim Crow Alive As a showcase for racist memorabilia, the Jim Crow Museum in Big Rapids, Mich., is a place where history hurts. But Dr. David Pilgrim, the museum’s curator, hopes the pain of viewing the offensive material can be used to broaden the dialogue about race in America. BY ERIK LORDS
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June 20, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 9
Features Research & Reality With great numbers of college presidents expected to retire soon, Morgan State University is looking to play a key role in filling the leadership pipeline with its two doctoral programs in higher education. BY PHAEDRA R. BROTHERTON Filling the Budget Gap With states cutting deeper into higher education budgets, university presidents and administrators are facing tough choices in determining what fees to increase and what programs to cut. BY PAGE BOINEST MELTON
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July 4, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue10
Features Providing Students the Tools to Excel The Detroit Area Pre-college Engineering Program (DAPCEP) places students on the path to careers in math, science and engineering. As a result, 90 percent of its students go on to college and more than 60 percent pursue technology degrees. BY TENISHA MERCER The ‘Rite’ to Intervene Lane Community College’s Rites of Passage program has helped more than 100 African American teens living in Eugene, Ore., connect to their heritage, community and to college.
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July 18, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 11
Features Assistive Technology Comes into Focus With the push from federal legislation, colleges and universities enhance learning for the disabled. BY RONALD ROACH Light at the End of the Tunnel One student at a time, Wright State has become one of the country’s leaders in accommodating students with disabilities. BY MARK FISHER Give and Take University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s assistive technology program benefits both disabled and students who design devices to help them. BY PEARL STEWART
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August 1, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 12
Features A Renewed Spirit So far, the outward signs of change at the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) are modest: a newly redesigned Web site, increased attendance at the annual conference and an increased percentage of members whose dues are current. Closer examination, however, exposes more profound change. BY CHERYL D. FIELDS Black College Baseball’s Uncertain Future From the late ’60s through the late ’80s, historically Black colleges produced a healthy share of major-league baseball stars. Today, however, facing a dearth of African American talent and a lack of institutional support, HBCU programs seek alternative strategies to field competitive teams. BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE
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August 15, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 13
Features Legislating the Technical Mind U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, is no stranger to being a trailblazer. The first woman to represent Dallas in the Texas state legislature and the U.S. Congress, Johnson has championed health, science and education causes during her momentous political career. BY RONALD ROACH Cultural Immersion: Black Issues Goes to France As many times as I have listened to people tout the advantages of studying abroad, it wasn’t until I engaged in my own excursion that I gained the confidence to speak in first person and to count myself among those advocates who truly appreciate the importance of an international outlook. BY ROBIN V. SMILES
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August 29, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue
Features A Question of Power and Control Damaging allegations by faculty. High-handed responses by administrations or boards. Add in greater or lesser amounts of press scrutiny, and you have the basic ingredients of a battle over academic freedom. Can faculty and administrators share governance to ensure their institutions succeed? BY KENDRA HAMILTON Secrets of the Presidential Turn-Around Artist In today’s competitive higher education market, presidents who have a knack for turning water into wine are a sought-after lot. Black Issues consults with veteran college presidents for tips on what it takes to be an effective turn-around artist. BY CHERYL D. FIELDS Leading by Example As the first African American woman to head the Association of Community College Trustees board, Brenda Knight will be in a position both to upgrade the services the organization provides to trustees as well to strengthen ACCT’s message: the important role community colleges play in expanding opportunity. BY PAMELA BURDMAN
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September 12, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 15
Features The Disconnect Between Campuses And Their Communities The question of how or how much a college or university could or should make its presence felt in a local community is an ongoing issue in higher education across the nation. But it has particular relevance in Prince George’s County, a largely African American jurisdiction bordering Washington, D.C. All three of its public universities, Prince George’s Community College, Bowie State and the University of Maryland College Park have been accused of somehow being missing in action. BY PAUL RUFFINS
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September 26, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 16
Features Taking it to the Next Level As the Hispanic population in America booms, Hispanic representation on American college campuses has so far been a bust. But educators say community colleges are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap. BY KRISTINA LANE Getting a Piece of the Political Power Pie The rapidly increasing Hispanic population has many wondering how the growth will translate at the ballot box. But, experts say, the Latino population’s diversity makes appealing to this electorate a difficult task. BY KENDRA HAMILTON Speaking the Patient’s Language In efforts to more effectively serve the increasingly Hispanic clientele, colleges and universities are moving toward requiring Spanish courses for health care students. But critics question who is really responsible for the language barrier. BY LYDIA LUM
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October 10, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 17
Features Extending Their Reach With the 50th anniversaries approaching of the establishment of Phi Beta Kappa chapters at Howard and Fisk universities, the anniversary is a reminder that the honor society remains a remote influence on historically Black institutions and Black students at predominantly White college campuses. BY RONALD ROACH Calling All Potential Misters With the lure of tuition assistance and academic support, South Carolina’s “Call Me Mister” program seeks to increase the number of Black male teachers in the state’s public school system. BY ROBIN V. SMILES Training the Next Generation of School Leaders As the first to hold Rutgers University’s endowed chair named after the late Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor, a legendary African American professor at the graduate school of education, Dr. Dorothy S. Strickland vows to do everything in her power to “further Sam Proctor’s vision.” BY KENDRA HAMILTON
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October 24, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 18
Features Staying Connected It is estimated that the online distance-learning market is growing at a rate of 40 percent annually. And as more students take advantage of online degree programs, officials are making the task of retaining those students a top priority. BY RONALD ROACH Taking a Holistic Approach to Retention At the University of Kansas, many students of color are excelling at a rate that has outpaced their peers. Campus officials credit the HAWK Link program and its comprehensive approach to retention. BY CHERYL D. FIELDS Momentum Gathers as Posse Moves Westward Strength in numbers lies behind the success of the Posse Foundation, a program which takes kids who don’t fit the typical merit scholarship profile, and sends them as teams or “Posses” to competitive colleges around the nation. BY CHERYL D. FIELDS Hitting the Scholarship Jackpot Twenty-year-old Jessica Johnson started her hunt for college scholarships back in the ninth grade. Several years and $100,000 later, she is working to motivate other students to adopt a more proactive approach to securing funds for college. BY GABRIELLE FINLEY
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November 7, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 19
Features Education at Their Command Boasting long and distinguished military careers, Maj. Gen. Reginal Clemmons of the U.S. Army and Brig. Gen. Roosevelt Mercer Jr. of the U.S. Air Force head up National Defense University’s National War College and Joint Forces Staff College respectively. They are also the first African Americans to serve as commandants of the two colleges, which were established in 1946. BY PHAEDRA BROTHERTON
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November 21, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 20
Features Once-in-a-Lifetime Career Opportunities Younger female faculty members often contemplate whether having children will jeopardize their chances of tenure and promotion. But decisions revolving around career and family are ever present and unfortunately don’t get easier to make as women increasingly find themselves in senior-level positions. BY KENDRA HAMILTON Stepping Outside the Ivy Walls When Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offered Drs. Johnnie and Leroy Miles the opportunity to take early retirement, they took it, and transitioned out of academia together. Today, Leroy is a senior financial adviser, and Johnnie owns her own management consulting firm. And they couldn’t be happier. BY PHAEDRA BROTHERTON The ‘Sisters and the Bro’ One of Dr. Johnnetta Cole’s first moves at Bennett College has been to assemble a team of senior-level administrators. They have come from diverse but deep academic backgrounds, ranging from private research schools like Duke to HBCUs like Clark Atlanta University. Still, all of them have a similar goal in mind — to work with a woman they admire and make Bennett College the best it can be. BY ALLISON FOREMAN
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December 5, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 21
Features All the Right Moves Despite the growing diversity of corporate America, most would agree that it still has a long way to go until minorities begin to feel totally at home within its ranks. But for mid- to high-level Black executives, UCLA’s African American Leadership Institute might be just what they need to find the strategies to stay in the corporate game. BY PHAEDRA BROTHERON A Shifting Political Dynamic Experts reading the tea leaves from November’s elections see some challenging days ahead for public support of higher education. The good news is that voters see education as a top priority and endorsed education-specific ballot initiatives to pump more construction and scholarship money into colleges and universities. BY PAGE BOINEST MELTON
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December 19, 2002 - Volume 19 Issue 22
Features On the Path to Homeownership Black Issues sits down with the Fannie Mae Foundation’s CEO and President, Stacey Davis Stewart, who explains the organization’s use of education and outreach to help minority and low-income families become homeowners. BY RONALD ROACH Raising the Spotlight on Affordable Housing As housing advocates struggle to get the general public and federal policy-makers to pay attention to the national crisis in affordable housing, they are seeking out and supporting research that illustrates the depths of the issue. BY RONALD ROACH Closing the Housing Gap As the Bush administration sets an ambitious goal to increase minority homeownership by at least 5.5 million families by the end of the decade, observers point to the previous administration for a possible model. BY RONALD ROACH ‘Anchors in the Community’ No longer self-enclosed enclaves, universities join hands with residents, government and organizations to create safer, better neighborhoods in urban areas. BY LYDIA LUM
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