Given the array of presidential leadership changes taking place in the HBCU sector, I have given a great deal of thought to what can be done to increase the probability of success for new presidents. While there are no magic bullets, I believe that there are at least five things that can and should be
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The new report has been issued by EDsmart, which reveals the top ten historically black colleges with the highest retention and graduation rates. The report allows students, parents, and schools to evaluate colleges based on important outcome-related measures. Also shown are the degrees awarded, which can be a factor of consideration for schools and counselors.
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Getting a job interview is an important milestone on the path to getting a job. People with good interview skills relish the opportunity to go on an interview, because they know that they have a good chance in the next step of impressing a prospective employer and getting a job offer. However, one of the
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The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) was founded in 2000 to provide an alternative voice to existing teacher organizations. Based in Washington, D.C, this council advocates for tougher evaluations of classroom teachers. It is primarily known for its Teacher Preparation Review that helps future teachers to select good schools and makes it easier for
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Great institutions yield great men and women, but all institutions, even great ones, need fuel—funding. Funding is an important part of any institutional set-up, supporting the institution’s staff, students and academic ventures. But where does this funding come from? Us!—the community that reaps the harvest sowed by these institutions. Addressing the financial challenges faced by Howard University, three Howard University alumni have started the I Love
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Over the past few weeks, the U.S. has found itself coming face to face with the reality of its racist past and present. Another young Black life is gone at the hands of someone who was called to protect and serve. Mike Brown’s death is encircled with unanswered questions, frustrations, grief, rage, disappointment, and for
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Although available courses, reputation and location are all important factors when choosing a college, the cost of attending school is also a large concern. Even with partial financial aid, covering all the costs associated with college – tuition, books, living arrangements – can be intimidating. For this reason, colleges are routinely ranked according to their
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The Black Male College Explorers Program (BMCEP) aims to provide students, specifically black males considered as being “at high risk”, the opportunity to thrive in a safe educational environment. The main goal of the program is to identify students who are potential high school dropouts and prevent them from dropping out as well as increase
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