Tag: Higher Education
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What makes a good teacher?
John Croucher Do you have a good university lecturer? What makes them good? Is it because they make their classes relevant? Are their lectures interesting or ... -
5 in-demand degrees for future teachers
*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 ... -
HBCU Insights: How college ratings reversal could benefit HBCUs
A column by Dr. Larry J. Walker In 2013 President Obama outlined a plan to introduce a college ratings system to provide prospective students and their parents ... -
6 Biggest Higher Education Losses of 2015
All in all, 2015 was a good year for higher education. We experienced some great wins, but we also experienced some big losses. Let’s look back ... -
Have for-profit schools preyed on minorities?
Turn on your television to any local station during daytime hours, and you’re sure to see a handful of commercials touting the amazing benefits of enrolling ... -
5 trends in college diversity to look for in 2016
Student protests. Strikes by football teams. High-profile officials resigning. In 2015, equality and fair representation on college campuses saw the media spotlight and people across the ... -
Diverse Conversations: Mentoring Minority Faculty
Minority faculty find themselves at a huge disadvantage at institutions controlled by people of European descent. To discuss some of the ways in which institutions can ... -
Diverse Conversations: Online Universities and Underserved Student Populations
College attendance has become a necessity for entry into the contemporary workforce. This shift is a direct result of President Obama’s goal of having the largest ... -
Minority faculty revisited: Why is America so disproportionate?
If America is the land of opportunity, then earning a college degree is the key to really tapping the potential of that opportunity. In the last ... -
Is there a conspiracy to destroy HBCUs?
By Matthew Lynch There’s no denying that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have had a tremendous impact on the education levels of the black community. Since ...
