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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Black Male Initiative (BMI) officially began in 2005, when the New York City Council approved funding for BMI throughout the whole of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, 25 institutions in total. Those members of city council who instituted this funding back in 2005 had moved on to positions in the state senate, says Quash.

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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In sharing the news of his appointment, the 2005 alumnus of Florida A&M University (FAMU) described his move as "the most fulfilling career choice I have ever made." However, an external review found no evidence of financial mismanagement. He added, "I can't wait to get started." For what it's worth, I share in this hope. Cole "cannot do."

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The Rise of Local News Deserts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the report, In the past year 127 community papers have seen their demise and since 2005, more than one in three newspapers have folded. has also lost more than one-third of its newspapers since 2005. In our 2022 report, we predicted that by the end of 2025, the U.S. The Medill team calculated that since that year, the U.S.

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It Is Time to Stop Teaching and Focus on Facilitating Learning

The Scholarly Teacher

Todd Zakrajsek , Director, Lilly Conferences and Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Key Statement: As higher education faculty, our role is to facilitate learning, not merely teach. Image courtesy of Devin Avery, , Unsplash Looking Forward When I first became an educator, my focus was on teaching.

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Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

The Scholarly Teacher

Learner-Centered Teaching There is growing emphasis on the quality of teaching and learning in higher education, due in part to the increased focus on accountability (Gore et al., 2019; Silvestri, 2005). Although this is a common practice with K-12 education, it is rarely utilized in secondary and higher education settings.

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Describing her as “a national treasure,” the National Science Board selected Jackson as its 2007 recipient of the prestigious Vannevar Bush Award for “a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education, and senior statesman-like contributions to public policy.” Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D.

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Panel Dives into Social Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

RIVERSIDE, Calif-- As Americans express increasing skepticism about the value of higher education, how much colleges contribute to social mobility has come into the spotlight. Higher education is coming back to its roots and recognizing its actual mission,” he said. In recent years, the U.S. In recent years, the U.S.