Tag: Higher Education
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What Will Obama’s Legacy be when it Comes to Diversity on College Campuses?
With less than two years left in office, President Barack Obama still has a lofty agenda when it comes to education in America. From supporting wider ... -
Reflections of a black female scholar: I know what it feels like to be invisible
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ... -
Diverse Conversations: The Difference Between Diversity and Equity
The nature of higher education is changing and the student population is changing at colleges and universities across the country. With luck, the promotion of equality ... -
Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities Worth Saving?
If you haven’t been paying much attention to the debate concerning the relevance and effectiveness of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), now is the time ... -
Colleges Seek New Revenue Streams, As Students Push Back Over Tuition Increases
It’s been said that death and taxes are the only two guarantees in life, but there may be a third one: rising college tuition costs. The ... -
How the Pathway to the College Presidency is Changing
Leadership in higher education can be a challenge, but aspiring college presidents aren’t letting obstacles get in their way when it comes to assuming the reins ... -
Which Universities Have the Highest Dropout Rates?
Would it surprise you to know that more than of half of students attending a university dropout without finishing their degree? While some schools like Columbia ... -
Is Algebra Really Necessary to Earn a College Degree?
If you said racism or gender identity is the hottest topic at colleges today, you’d be wrong. One of the most disputed issues in college isn’t ... -
What Community Colleges Do that Universities Won’t
Community colleges once were considered the step-child of higher education. Academics looked down at coursework taken at a two-year college, considering it to be a weak ... -
All About Accreditation: How It Works, Who to Trust, and More
It doesn’t matter whether you are researching for your first-ever college program or hunting for a practical advanced degree; there is one piece of advice that ...