July 29 - National University to Offer Scholarships to Out of Work Alumni Teachers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -National University, California's second largest private, non-profit institution of higher education, will offer a scholarship to every one of its alumni in California with a teaching credential who have been laid off from a teaching position due to budget cuts during the current calendar year, National University Interim President Patricia E. Potter announced.
The scholarship program is titled Project Teacher Assistance.
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July 29 - Imagine America Foundation Introduces Online Journal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Imagine America Foundation has partnered with Career Education Corporation (CEC) to develop a new online, peer-reviewed publication, entitled Instructional Practice in Higher Education: an Online Journal.
Faculty from traditional institutions of higher education enjoy an abundance of opportunities to publish their research; career educators now have similar means to share scholarship and best practices. The Online Journal is intended to address the apparent absence of opportunities for faculty and staff of career education postsecondary institutions to share the product of their scholarship with each other and with the broader higher education community.
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July 29 - Fewer La. Schools Rated Academically Unacceptable
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The list of public schools deemed failing in Louisiana's accountability system shrank by four this year, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Education.
The information showed 12 schools improved enough to drop the "academically unacceptable" label in the just-ended 2009-10 school year, while eight schools moved into failing status and picked up the label.
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July 29 - Mo. Scholarships Cut Below Law's Minimum Amounts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - An influx of needy students and a decrease in state aid have combined to place Missouri in the awkward position of potentially violating its own law when distributing college scholarships during the upcoming school year.
The Missouri Department of Higher Education said Tuesday that it doesn't expect to have enough money to meet the minimum scholarship amounts set by a 2007 law that created the state's main financial needs-based scholarship program.
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July 29 - Centenary College Alumna Named 'Big Sister of the Year' Meets President Obama
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (PRNewswire) - Centenary College alumna Angela Rodriquez never dreamed that volunteering for the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters would earn her national recognition and the opportunity to meet the President of the United States.
Rodriquez, a 1990 graduate from Centenary, signed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Union and Hudson Counties nine years ago because she wanted to make a difference in young peoples' lives. As an only child, she wanted an experience that was similar to being a true big sister.
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July 28 - Judge Blocks Parts of Arizona Immigration Law
by Jacques Billeaud and Amanda Lee Myers PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown.
The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents - including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws.
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July 28 - The Legal Center's Spanish Language Special Education Book Wins National Indie Excellence Book Award
DENVER, Colo. (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People is proud to announce that its Spanish/English language book Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial has been honored by the National Indie Excellence 2010 Book Awards.
Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial is the PreK-12 Education winner, while its English language companion, The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, is a finalist in the same category. Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial is unique in its approach to creating a Spanish-language reference book for parents. The English text of The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law is presented side-by-side with the Spanish translation so that Spanish-speaking parents and English-speaking school personnel can be “on the same page” in meetings to discuss special education plans for students with disabilities. The Legal Center worked with professional translators, Spanish-speaking education experts and parent volunteers to ensure the text was both technically accurate and used “everyday” easy-to-understand language.
In both Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial and The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, author Randy Chapman, Esq. takes a complicated subject and explains it in easy-to-understand everyday language. Often referred to as the “Special Ed Bible,” this powerful resource provides parents with the courage, credibility and respect to effectively advocate for an inclusive education for their children with disabilities. The guide is also used by teachers and administrators in schools throughout the U.S.
Judges for the National Indie Excellence Awards contest are professionals from all aspects of the independent book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. They select award winners and finalists based on overall excellence of presentation.
July 28 - Tuition to Jump 4.5 Percent at State-Owned Schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Students in Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities are in line for a 4.5 percent tuition increase next year.
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's governing board on Thursday passed a $1.5 billion budget that also includes a $26 jump in the technology fee for full-time resident students.
Tuition will typically go up by about $250. For a full-time, resident undergraduate, it will be just over $5,800.
An on-campus resident student can expect to pay about $15,000 for tuition, fees, housing and meals next year.
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education currently enrolls nearly 117,000 students.
July 28 - Univision-AP Poll: Hispanics and Politics
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The findings of the Univision-AP Poll relating to Politics show that Hispanics still overwhelmingly support the Democratic Party and the majority think President Obama is doing a good job overall, but the once solid Hispanic support is now waning. On issues important to Hispanics, the President received tepid ratings. The study also found that:
o 70 percent of Hispanics surveyed are U.S. citizens.
o In relation to Hispanic-related issues, only 41 percent of Spanish Dominant and 46 percent of English Dominant respondents believe the President is doing a good job.
o Immigration is the #2 most important topic for those surveyed, behind concerns on the economy.
o Some 59 percent said it is likely that a woman will be elected president sometime in the next two decades while just 29 percent thought it likely that a Hispanic will be elected president over that period.
o A significant percentage of Latinos - 41 percent - said they are more likely to vote for a candidate who is Hispanic.
The Univision-AP Poll is being released via a series of articles based on the findings. The series began with a story examining the diversity, views and experiences of Hispanics, followed by a story on the economy, and today's piece on politics. Subsequent articles will follow focused on education, religion, media consumption and Hispanic identity.
July 28 - W.Va. Higher Ed Panel Weighs Graduation Bonuses
ROANOKE, W.Va. (AP) - The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is weighing bonuses for public colleges and universities if they graduate more students.
The panel is considering incentives that would give the schools bonuses if more of their students complete courses. The incentives also would apply if the schools provide more access for nontraditional adult students and if they award more credentials and degrees.
Officials say it would help retain more students and get more state residents college degrees. That would allow them to find jobs that would help them raise a family.
The commission would take lessons from similar incentive-based programs in states like Indiana and Pennsylvania, which have started incentive funding slowly.
The first year of incentive-based funding might amount to about $5 million statewide.
July 27 - Four-Day School Week May Have Failed Test
COLUMBIA, La.(AP) - Four-day school weeks in Caldwell Parish are a favorite of students and teachers, but a comparison of test scores before and after shortened weeks show student achievement could be suffering.
With funding in short supply statewide, many local school districts are researching the viability of four-day school weeks - weighing the financial savings against the effect on student achievement.
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July 27 - MANA Expresses Concern over Impact of U.S. Department of Education's 'Gainful Employment' Rule on Minority Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRNewswire-USNewswire) - MANA, A National Latina Organization, is encouraged by the work the private higher sector has done to provide minority students with career-focused education. Following the Department of Education's release of the “Gainful Employment” rule, MANA is concerned about the possible consequences for Hispanic students. The following statement can be attributed to MANA President and CEO, Alma Morales Riojas:
“We want to ensure that all students, but primarily Latinas, retain access
to all educational, vocational, and training programs. Implementation of
the Gainful Employment rule would deny Title IV financial assistance for
these programs, unless the program met a service-to-income ratio. This will
adversely affect Hispanic students' ability to borrow money and will limit
Hispanic students' access to higher education.
Student debt for underserved
populations is a concern to many of us. However, any effort to lift the
burden of student debt should not reduce educational opportunities for many
Hispanic and low-income students. The programs offered by the private higher
education sector meet the needs of students and graduate them ready to pursue
careers in their chosen field. As both a representative of MANA and a Latina,
I believe that the Department of Education should reconsider its Gainful
Employment rule.”
July 27 - Proposed Federal Rules Target For-Profit Colleges
by Eric Gorski (AP) - The Education Department proposed much-anticipated regulations Friday that would cut off federal aid to for-profit college programs if too many of their students default on loans or don't earn enough after graduation to repay them.
“Some proprietary schools have profited and prospered but their students haven't, and this is a disservice to students and to taxpayers,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a briefing with reporters. “And it undermines the valuable work, the extraordinarily important work, being done by the for-profit industry as a whole.”
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July 27 - The National Hispana Leadership Institute's New Program in Partnership with the American Express Foundation to Address the Under Representation of Nonprofit Latina Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. [CapitalWirePR] - Following a highly competitive application process, the National Hispana Leadership Institute - the nation's premier leadership organization for Latinas - selected 22 outstanding professionals in the nonprofit sector to participate in the first class of the Advancing Latina Leaders in Nonprofits (ALL IN) Program, an effort spearheaded with the support of the American Express Foundation.
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July 26 - Right at Home: Tips for Staying Safe at College
by Kim Cook (AP) The annual college shopping trip is almost upon us. And while it's fun to stock up on posters, shower caddies and desk lamps, experts say you also should consider how you'll keep yourself, and your stuff, safe on campus.
Common sense is the best defense, says Chris McGoey, who runs a security business in Los Angeles and consults on campus safety.
“It's all about access. In most incidents, victims were careless, unaware and too trusting,” he says.
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July 26 - College Scholarships - MOHELA Money to Go Toward Access Missouri Program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri's college loan authority plans to give $30 million to the state to be distributed to students eligible for Access Missouri scholarships.
The Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority pledged in June to devote $30 million for scholarships. But details on how the money would be distributed had not been worked out.
The loan agency said Wednesday it has agreed to transfer the money to the Missouri Department of Higher Education for use in Access Missouri. The program is Missouri's main financial-needs based scholarship.
The money from MOHELA will offset part of a $50 million budget cut to the program announced last month by Gov. Jay Nixon.
July 26 - AP Analysis: UC Gets Smarter About Budget Cuts
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dwindling state funding has presented the University of California with a menu of unappetizing options during the past few years. Its first efforts to cover the gap were clumsy, harming students as well as its prestigious reputation. This year, university officials have gotten smarter about surviving the recession intact.
With the state unable to fund the number of California students who should be accepted, according to the Master Plan for Higher Education, UC obviously couldn't continue with business as usual. It reduced class offerings. Most campuses reduced enrollment, providing fewer residents of the state with access to its premier institution of higher education. And it raised fees, putting it out of the reach of many middle-class families.
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July 26 - The Princeton Review, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (PRNewswire-FirstCall) - The Princeton Review, Inc. announced that it intends to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 on Thurs., Aug. 5, 2010. Following the release, the Company's management will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss results for the quarter, as well as other business highlights.
A copy of the Company's press release announcing its earnings will be available beginning August 5, 2010 at http://ir.princetonreview.com/releases.cfm?type=earnings.
To participate on the live call, investors should dial (760) 666-3600 approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. In addition, the call will be available via live webcast over the Internet.
July 26 - Southwest Airlines and The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Announce Recipients of College Students' Travel Program
DALLAS, Texas (PRNewswire-FirstCall) - Southwest Airlines, in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), announced the students selected in its annual “Lanzate/Take Off” education travel award program. This year's program, the theme of which is “Dandole Alas a Tu Exito/Giving Flight to Your Success,” started in April. More than 1,500 students from across the nation completed the online entry with a submitted essay about why they are pursuing a college degree and how the travel award would help them achieve their goals.
The students were selected after intensive evaluation from a panel of judges comprised of college professors and professionals from throughout the country. The award will provide the students with one to four tickets, which the student or an immediate family member can use in the fall to travel to/from a college or university to any of the 69 cities Southwest Airlines serves.
“HACU is proud to co-sponsor the Lanzate travel program with Southwest Airlines,” said Antonio R. Flores, HACU President and CEO. “For the sixth year, the program has provided students studying away from home the reward of visiting with loved ones. For many students, these visits would not be possible without the support of the Lanzate travel program.”
With more than 3,000 applicants in the last six years, “Lanzate/Take Off” is a proven successful educational program that serves underprivileged Hispanic students, providing free travel for them and their families to maximize their potential and create opportunities for growth. To read the personal experience from some of the participants, visit Southwest's corporate blog at http://www.blogsouthwest.com/blog/lanzate-and-southwest-airlines. To see the complete list of students, visit: swamedia.com.
“Lanzate moves students not just coast to coast but from a crazy fantasy to realizing a dream of getting the first college degree in many families! It takes dedicated partners like HACU and the national education selection panel to make this journey.” said Christine Ortega, Southwest Airlines Corporate Community Affairs Manager. “As a consequence, the student will have more confidence to pursue his/her dreams of higher education without worrying about the family's economic hardships,” said Ortega.
July 23 - AP-Univision Poll: U.S. Hispanics Mix Hopes, Strains
by Alan Fram and Christine Aramario MIAMI, Fla. (AP) - Hispanics are eager to blend into American society while still maintaining their cultural identity, a paradox that reflects the complex beliefs of the nation's fastest-growing minority. Yet there are limits to assimilation - most don't expect the United States to elect a Latino president in the next 20 years.
An Associated Press-Univision poll of more than 1,500 Latinos uncovered several distinct trends. Hispanics worry more than most Americans about losing jobs and paying bills. They place a high importance on education and expect their children to go to college.
Entire Article July 23 - College Board Advocacy & Policy Center Report Points to Challenges Across the Pipeline that Impact America's Ability to Compete
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States is facing an alarming education deficit that threatens our global competitiveness and economic future. The country is not keeping pace with other industrialized nations: Once a world leader in the proportion of adults ages 25 to 34 with postsecondary credentials, the United States now ranks 12th.
What will it take for the United States to reclaim its position as the leader in education throughout the world and ensure that 55 percent of Americans hold a postsecondary degree by 2025? That was the topic addressed at a meeting of education leaders and state and federal policymakers convened by the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center (CBAPC) on Capitol Hill. The discussion was hosted by Gaston Caperton, president of the College Board, and William “Brit” Kirwan, chancellor of the University System of Maryland, and chair of the CBAPC advisory committee.
Entire Article July 23 - Study: Classroom Spending Dips as Ed. Funding Rises
SACRAMENTO, Calif.(AP) - Spending in California classrooms declined as a percentage of total education spending over a recent five-year period, even as total school funding increased, according to a Pepperdine University study released Wednesday.
More of the funding increase went to administrators, clerks and technical staff and less to teachers, textbooks, materials and teacher aides, the study found. It was partially funded by a California Chamber of Commerce foundation.
Entire Article July 23 - The Legal Center's Spanish Language Special Education Book Wins National Indie Excellence Book Award
DENVER, Colo. (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People is proud to announce that its Spanish/English language book Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial has been honored by the National Indie Excellence 2010 Book Awards.
Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial is the PreK-12 Education winner, while its English language companion, The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, is a finalist in the same category. Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial is unique in its approach to creating a Spanish-language reference book for parents. The English text of The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law is presented side-by-side with the Spanish translation so that Spanish-speaking parents and English-speaking school personnel can be “on the same page” in meetings to discuss special education plans for students with disabilities. The Legal Center worked with professional translators, Spanish-speaking education experts and parent volunteers to ensure the text was both technically accurate and used “everyday” easy-to-understand language.
In both Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial and The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, author Randy Chapman, Esq. takes a complicated subject and explains it in easy-to-understand everyday language. Often referred to as the “Special Ed Bible,” this powerful resource provides parents with the courage, credibility and respect to effectively advocate for an inclusive education for their children with disabilities. The guide is also used by teachers and administrators in schools throughout the U.S.
Judges for the National Indie Excellence Awards contest are professionals from all aspects of the independent book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. They select award winners and finalists based on overall excellence of presentation.
July 22 - CHLI Holds Fourth Annual Future Leaders Conference for Students and
Young Professionals on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) hosted its Fourth Annual CHLI Future Leaders Conference on Wed., July 14, at the Congressional Auditorium in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The conference centered on the theme, “Diversity and 21st Century Skills in the Global Economy: Gaining the Competitive Edge in today's Workforce”, and included the participation of experts from the public and private sectors, as well as Members of Congress and representatives of Fortune 500 companies. More than 200 student interns, young professionals, congressional staffers, and community leaders attended the half-day conference and career-networking luncheon.
Entire Article July 22 - Federal Suit Against Arizona Immigration Law Will Ultimately Succeed
by Nancy Fowler Larson ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A lawsuit filed July 6 by the U.S. Justice Department against Arizona's new immigration statute will likely prevail, at least in part, but its victory may come only at the appellate stage.
The first round of the legal battle will be a decision by an Arizona federal district judge about whether to prevent Arizona SB 1070 from becoming effective July 29. That judge's decision is a “wild card,” according to Stephen Legomsky, JD, DPhil, immigration policy expert and professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis.
Entire Article July 22 - Over 20 Undocumented Youth Risk Arrest, Deportation, Stage Sit-in at Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C.- As of July 20th, over 20 undocumented immigrant youth from all over the country are risking arrest and deportation as they stage sit-ins at various congressional offices in Washington D.C. in order to urge congressional leadership to take action and pass the DREAM Act, a narrowly-tailored, bipartisan bill which would grant immigrant youth a path to citizenship. According to recent surveys by First Focus, 70% of the American public supports the DREAM Act.
Entire Article July 22 - Physician Assistant Program Launches Emergency Medicine Fellowship
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. -The Physician Assistant Studies program in Marquette University's College of Health Sciences has launched a postgraduate fellowship in emergency medicine. This intensive, one-year training program is the first of its kind in Wisconsin. It is just the second PA program in emergency medicine in the Midwest and only the seventh such program in the United States.
A postgraduate certificate program, the fellowship is a collaboration with clinical partners at Aurora-Sinai Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Students will participate in clinical rotations and receive practical training at both hospitals.
“In today's highly competitive job marketplace, specialized training programs like this one can make the difference in physician assistant hiring,” said Mary Jo Wiemiller, PA program director at Marquette. “This was a strategic response to the markedly increased role PAs are playing in the delivery of primary care in the American health system.”
Forbes in May 2010 ranked physician assistant studies No. 1 for “Best Master's Degrees for Jobs.” The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that the number of PA jobs will increase by 27 percent between 2006 and 2016.
Marquette's PA program is ranked in the top 40 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and mean scores on the PA board exam rank the program in the top 10 nationally.
July 21 - ACLU and Other Groups in Court Thursday to Block Implementation of Arizona's Racial Profiling Law
PHOENIX, Ariz. - On Thurs., July 22, the American Civil Liberties Union and a coalition of civil rights organizations will argue in a federal court in Phoenix that Arizona's racial profiling law, known as SB 1070, should be blocked while their lawsuit against the unconstitutional measure is being litigated. Immediately after the hearing, the coalition will be available for questions from the press. The U.S. Department of Justice will also ask the court to block SB 1070 in a hearing on the same day.
The civil rights coalition filed its lawsuit challenging the extreme law on May 17, charging that it invites racial profiling, interferes with federal law and violates various constitutional guarantees including the First Amendment, equal protection and the right to travel.
The coalition includes the ACLU, MALDEF, National Immigration Law Center (NILC), Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) - a member of the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice - ACLU of Arizona, National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The law firms of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and Altshuler Berzon LLP are acting as co-counsel in the case.
July 21 - College and University Presidents Call for Passage of the DREAM Act
Washington, D.C. - College and university presidents from across the country spoke on a press teleconference to call on Congress to immediately take action on the DREAM Act - a bipartisan piece of legislation which enjoys a 70 percent approval rate by likely voters nationwide.
The higher education community has been unanimous in their support for the DREAM Act, which would provide permanent legal status for undocumented young people who have graduated high school, have good moral character and who complete two years of college or military service.
The call was moderated by Felipe Matos, an undocumented graduate of Miami Dade College who walked from Miami to Washington, D.C. with three other immigrant students from the Trail of DREAMs to urge passage of the DREAM Act and stop deportations.
Participants included: Dr. Robert Templin, President, Northern Virginia Community College; Dr. Rodolfo Arevalo, President, Eastern Washington University; Dr. William (Bill) V. Flores, President, University of Houston, Downtown; Robert J. Birgeneau, Chancellor - University of California, Berkeley; and Melissa Perez, student, Harvard University.
July 21 -Former Gov. Calls Common Standards 'a Retrograde Step' for Mass.
BOSTON, Mass (AP) - Former Massachusetts Gov. William F. Weld, who signed the state's landmark 1993 education overhaul into law, is criticizing proposed changes in the public school math and English curriculum.
Weld told The Associated Press that swapping Massachusetts' own standards for the proposed Common Core Standards is “a retrograde step” and a precursor to eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, tests in those subject areas.
Entire Article July 21 - N.C. Protests Target School Board Over 'Resegregation' Fears
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday to oppose what they believe is the resegregation of schools in the North Carolina capital.
The rally, led by North Carolina NAACP President William Barber, began a few hours before demonstrators planned a showdown with the school board over its decision to scrap the district's diversity policy. Barber, who in June was banned from attending board meetings, called on the demonstrators to join him in confronting the board members.
Entire Article July 21 - NCC's New $40 Million Life Sciences Building Provides Latest in Instructional Technology
by Gail Mattimore, Nassau Community College GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - A groundbreaking for Nassau Community College's new $40 million Life Sciences building was held on June 11. Officials on the state and local level attended the ceremony. NCC's Nursing and Chemistry Departments will be housed in the new building. “The Life Sciences Building will have a direct and tangible positive impact on the students of NCC and the residents of Long Island,” said NCC President Dr. Donald Astrab during the event. “NCC's graduates play an integral role in our health care delivery system. In fact, someone would be hard pressed to go to a major health care facility on Long Island that does not have some of our nursing graduates working in it.”
Entire Article July 20 - Mass. Minority Professor Program Marks 20th Year
by Russell Contreras BOSTON, Mass. (AP) - Just a few weeks ago, Javier Bermudez Reveron was too shy to lead discussions on the works of French philosopher Michel Foucault.
It wasn't that the 21-year-old senior at the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras didn't understand the material. He was just unsure about public speaking and expressing himself confidently.
Entire Article July 20 - Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) Establishes a $100,000 Agency Fund at the Long Beach Community Foundation
LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Museum of Latin American Art is pleased to announce the establishment of the Museum of Latin American Art Fund at the Long Beach Community Foundation. This agency fund acts as an endowment vehicle for the Museum at the same time it allows MOLAA to partner in projects that benefit the community. The Long Beach Community Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization itself, currently manages 51 different funds of which about 15 are for other nonprofit organizations. LBCF pools most of its funds for investment with the $1.2 billion California Community Foundation to take advantage of excellent professional oversight and the related economies of scale from large balances. Jim Worsham, LBCF President & CEO, said, “We are so excited MOLAA recognizes the benefit of establishing a fund at the Community Foundation. It acknowledges our excellent stewardship of philanthropic funds and adds to our ability to serve the Long Beach community.”
Entire Article July 20 - Northcentral University Expands Campus to Scottsdale with Opening of New Enrollment Center in McDowell Mountain Business Park
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - In response to the growing number of prospective Learners enquiring about its degree programs, Northcentral University, a leader in 100% online higher education, today announced the opening of its new 8,000 square-foot enrollment center in the McDowell Mountain Business Park, located at 16425 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. At the same time, Eric Stoddard, Chief Enrollment Officer at Northcentral University, announced that as a result of the growing numbers of prospective Learners enquiring about the University's Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree programs, the enrollment staff at the Scottsdale office has doubled in size since the center's opening in January 2010. Stoddard foresees this growth continuing well into the 2011 year.
Entire Article July 20 - State Report Pegs Texas Dropout Rate at 9.4%
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - State officials are claiming the state dropout rate declined by almost 11 percent over the last year, but critics say the data being used is flawed and doesn't accurately reflect what's going on in Texas schools.
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July 20 - Yale Discovers Velazquez Painting in Its Holdings
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Yale art experts say they've discovered that a painting in their collection is a work by renowned Spanish baroque artist Diego Velazquez.
The Yale University Art Gallery recently researched its full inventory in preparation for its expansion and renovation and found the painting.
The artwork, “The Education of the Virgin,” previously was attributed to an unknown 17th-century Spanish painter. Two brothers from New Haven, Connecticut, donated it to Yale in 1925, when the painting was already more than 300 years old and in poor condition.
Experts recently reattributed it to Velazquez after six years of research, and it's now being studied for conservation treatment. It's not on public display, and its value isn't known.
July 19 - N.J. Governor Seeks Cap on School Leaders' Salaries
SPOTSWOOD, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday proposed capping the salaries of top public school administrators and basing future raises on student achievement, a move he said was necessary to help districts lower costs and keep property tax increases in check.
Christie made the announcement at an elementary school in Spotswood, where the administrative staff accepted a pay freeze to help the district manage costs this year.
Entire Article July 19 - New Community College Campus May Outgrow New Site
by Stephen Largen MONROE, La. (AP) - With President Barack Obama setting a goal of producing 5 million more community college graduates in the next decade, it seems community colleges, long an afterthought of higher education, are finally having their moment.
But they're quickly finding out it's no cakewalk, with new challenges coming with the added responsibility.
Entire Article July 19 - Students Find Vocational Classes a Better Fit
by Elaine D. Briseno, Albuquerque Journal SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Santa Fe High student Xavier Vigil never had big dreams of college, but he contemplated it from time to time.
When his mom died in February, he stopped thinking about college altogether and followed her advice.
“My mom told me to follow my dreams and to be happy in my life,” he said. “Right now, I feel like college is not for me.”
Entire Article July 19 - Time Warner Cable Partners with League of United Latin American Citizens to Empower Latino Communities with Technology
NEW YORK, N.Y. & ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Time Warner Cable and the League of United Latin American Citizens have partnered to expand broadband Internet technology training to underserved Latino communities throughout the United States. The three-year $200,000 grant by Time Warner Cable will support technology centers that provide training, technology and support services in Latino communities served by the company. Under the agreement, the centers will receive technology benefits such as a broad array of technology equipment including desktop computers, laser printers, high-speed Internet access, LCD projectors and technology curriculums.
Entire Article July 19 - Wis. Court Says Teacher E-mails Are Private
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court says not all e-mails sent by public employees on their work computers should be made public.
In a 5-2 ruling on Friday the court says the content of government workers' personal e-mail messages are not part of government business and are therefore not always subject to the state open records law.
The court ruled in favor of five teachers at the Wisconsin Rapids School District that fought against an open records request filed by a citizen to see their private e-mails.
The high court's decision overturns a lower court's ruling ordering that the e-mails be made public.
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson wrote the majority opinion.
July 16 - Starting Salaries of New College Graduates Drop 1.3 Percent
by Tali Arbel (AP) - Recent college graduates lucky enough to nab jobs are earning even less than their counterparts did a year ago, according to a recent survey.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers said in its quarterly report on salaries that 2010 graduates' average starting salary was $48,661, down 1.3% from the initial salaries of 2009 graduates.
People majoring in general studies saw some of the biggest drops in compensation, said Mimi Collins, communications director for NACE. The average offer for them tumbled 17.7% to $37,356.
A few industries bucked the trend, however, raising compensation for new hires. Offers for economics majors rose 2.1% to $50,885, while those studying finance got a 0.8% bump to $50,356.
In the technology field, salaries dropped slightly for computer science majors and those studying engineering. Information sciences grads' salaries increased 5.7%, however, to $55,084.
The biggest increase was in hospitality services management, where the average offer rose 10.6% to $44,397, said Collins.
NACE received information from the career services offices of 115 colleges nationwide in the nine months through June.
July 16 - DREAM Act Activists Take the Stage in Nation's Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hundreds of young immigrant students from across the country are gathering this month in Washington, D.C., to pressure Congress for swift passage of the DREAM Act, bipartisan legislation that will benefit talented undocumented immigrant kids who yearn to attend college or serve in the United States military.
Today, these young students will be part of the inaugural class of the “DREAM University”. The “DREAM University” is a forum for immigrant students who yearn for higher education but are denied access due to their immigration status. Young participants will not have to prove citizenship status in order to attend free lectures by educators and organizers.
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July 16 - Stevens Institute of Technology Ranks Among Top Universities in the Nation for ROI for Students
HOBOKEN, N.J. -Stevens Institute of Technology has been ranked in the top 5% of schools in the nation for annualized net return on investment (ROI), according to a new study of more than 500 colleges and universities. The study, dubbed “Colleges Worth Your Investment,” was conducted for Bloomberg BusinessWeek. In New Jersey, Stevens and Princeton University took the top two rankings in terms of ROI for students. Stevens also boasts the third highest graduation rate in the state.
This ranking is intended to help students and parents evaluate the “payback” value of a student's undergraduate degree. In the ranking, ROI was determined by comparing the cost of attending a school with how much its graduates earn. The report notes that Stevens' 30-year ROI is $1.1 million and the 30-year net return for graduates is $1.4 million, with more than 10 percent annual ROI.
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July 16 - Pilot Leadership Academy to Prepare Central Texas High School Students for Future Challenges
AUSTIN, Texas - Fifty students from Central Texas high schools will arrive at The University of Texas at Austin on July 18, to begin an intensive four-day leadership academy designed to give them the skills to address the needs of the next generation, including a growing Hispanic population that has become the largest and youngest minority group in the United States.
Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders, July 18-21, is a new endeavor by the Center for Politics and Governance at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, the Texas Exes and the university.
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July 16 - CreditReport.com and Overture Technologies Announce Private Student Loan Marketing Alliance
CALABASAS, Calif. and BETHESDA, Md. (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -CreditReport.com together with Overture Technologies announced a marketing referral alliance to assist students with sourcing competitive rates and terms for private student loans.
CreditReport.com will refer its consumers who are interested in shopping for private student loans to the Overture Student Loan Marketplace (www.overturemarketplace.com/CR). Overture Student Loan Marketplace is a national online loan comparison and shopping service available to students attending thousands of institutions of higher education.
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July 15 - US Education Secretary Duncan: Congress Has Just a Few Weeks to Find More Dollars for Schools
by Donna Gordon Blankinship DES MOINES, Wash. (AP) - U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is urging Congress to act soon to increase education funding because cash-strapped states can't wait until the fall to determine if they must lay off thousands of teachers.
Duncan made his remarks Friday at a forum on innovation in education at Aviation High School in Des Moines, a small college prep school that focuses on science, technology and mathematics.
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July 15 - New Texas Law Requires More Class Details Online
HOUSTON, Texas (AP) - Public colleges and universities in Texas face the cost of making more detailed class descriptions available online so students and parents can get a better idea of what they're getting for their money.
Some administrators are scrambling to find the money to institute the new law, which takes effect this fall, as schools face potential funding cuts. The 2011 Texas Legislature must deal with a projected budget shortfall of up to $18 billion.
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July 15 - Leader of Governors Group Focuses on College Grads
by Glen Johnson BOSTON, Mass. (AP) - The incoming head of the National Governors Association said Sunday he will make increasing the number of students who complete college his focus during his scheduled yearlong tenure.
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, assumed the chairmanship of the NGA on Sunday from Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, a Republican. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, a Republican, replaced Manchin as vice chairman.
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July 15 - The DREAM Act: Creating Opportunities for Immigrant Students and Supporting the U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 13, the Immigration Policy Center released a Fact Check on the DREAM Act. Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school, many at the top of their classes, but cannot go to college, join the military, work, or otherwise pursue their dreams. They belong to the 1.5 generation - any (first generation) children brought to the United States at a young age by their parents who were largely raised in this country and therefore share much in common with American born-children. These students are culturally American, growing up here and often having little attachment to their country of birth. They tend to be bicultural and fluent in English. Many don't even know that they are undocumented immigrants until they apply for a driver's license or college, and then learn they lack Social Security numbers and other necessary legal documents.
The plight of the DREAM Act students encapsulates many facets of today's immigration crisis. Caught in a system where there is little, if any, means for legalizing their status, smart, hard-working kids face an uncertain future because of their inability to continue their education, work, or join the military. The loss of potential, productivity, and hope for these individuals is also a loss for this country. The United States is missing out on talented workers and entrepreneurs, and is losing vital tax revenues and other economic contributions. While fixing this particular problem will hardly resolve the need for comprehensive immigration reform, it will unlock the door to the American dream for thousands of young people each year.
The fact sheet is available online at www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/dream-act.
July 14 - Census Bureau Reports Minority Business Ownership Increasing at More Than Twice the National Rate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The number of minority-owned businesses increased by 45.6 percent to 5.8 million between 2002 and 2007, more than twice the national rate of all U.S. businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition, the number of women-owned businesses increased 20.1 percent during the same period. The total number of U.S. businesses increased between 2002 and 2007 by 18.0 percent to 27.1 million.
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July 14 - $7.6 Million DoD Grant to Help San Diego-Area Military Children
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The University of Southern California (USC) School of Social Work has been selected by the Department of Defense Education Activity agency (DoDEA) to partner with eight San Diego-area school districts on a $7.6 million initiative to transform public schools into more supportive environments for military families and their children.
The collaboration involves districts located near military installations, including Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Ultimately, the four-year project will reach an estimated 100,000 children in 149 schools across the county.
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July 14 - Jacksonville University Expands Online Course Offerings for Two World-Class Master of Science in Nursing Programs
TAMPA, Fla., (PRNewswire) -- On May 3, Jacksonville University (JU) turned advanced nursing education from dream to reality for RNs nationwide by offering two of its renowned Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree programs in a 100 percent online classroom - a move that combines world-class instruction with 24/7 convenience. Today, JU is pleased to debut two new online graduate nursing courses as part of its ongoing commitment to help working RNs earn career-enhancing M.S.N. degrees online.
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July 14 - IU's Kelley School of Business Secures Title VI $1.5 Million Grant to Support International Programs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Indiana University's (IU) Kelley School of Business has been awarded a $1.55 million Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The national goal of the CIBER program is to advance the study and teaching of international business and to support research on U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace. In this grant cycle, IU CIBER's supported activities will focus on long-term sustainable approaches to international business practice and economic development.
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July 14 - Liberty University Online to Offer Courses Taught in Spanish
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Liberty University En Español and Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA), in partnership with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), have announced the addition of bilingual courses for grade three through the master's level.
Students can choose from LUOA courses (grades three to 12), the Advanced Certificate in Biblical Studies, Associate of Arts in Religion, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling or the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, all offered in Spanish beginning in the fall.
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July 13 - U.S. Denies Visa to Colombian Journalist
by Frank Bajak/Associated Press Writer BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - The U.S. government has denied a visa to a prominent Colombian journalist who specializes in conflict and human rights reporting to attend a prestigious fellowship at Harvard University.
Hollman Morris, who produces an independent TV news program called Contravia, has been highly critical of ties between illegal far-right militias and allies of outgoing President Alvaro Uribe, Washington's closest ally in Latin America.
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July 13 - Frontline Examines the Business Interests that Run For-Profit Higher Education in Eye-Opening New Doc from PBS
ARLINGTON, Va. - America is built on the principle that higher education is attainable by anyone with the passion to succeed - but does this ring true today? Viewers are invited to join the award-winning Frontline investigative team as they put modern education to the test in “College, Inc.” Set for release on July 20 from PBS, “College, Inc.” examines the world of college and university education and asks if a degree is truly necessary even though it will often bring about massive student debt.
Today the business of higher education is booming - it's a $400 billion industry fueled by taxpayer money. But what are students getting out of the deal? Critics say a worthless degree and a mountain of debt. Investors insist they're innovators, widening access to education. Frontline follows the money to uncover how Wall Street and a new breed of for-profit universities are transforming the way we think about college in America. A must-see documentary for educators and students alike, “College, Inc.” uncovers the truth behind higher education and the profit-hungry institutions that write the rules.
To order a copy of “College, Inc.” or any other PBS titles, please call (800) PLAY-PBS or visit shopPBS.org. To purchase DVDs with public performance rights, visit ShopPBS.org/education.
July 13 - COACHE Releases First Study of Pre-Tenure Faculty Satisfaction by Discipline, Sex
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A new report by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) reveals evidence of major differences in work satisfaction between faculty in different academic areas and between men and women within many of those areas. In surveys of untenured assistant professors at research universities, faculty in the physical sciences and humanities were among those satisfied with more aspects of their work lives, while faculty in education and the visual and performing arts were satisfied with the fewest aspects. In additional analysis, COACHE researchers found that gaps in satisfaction between women and men were most prevalent in the social sciences.
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July 13 - Mass. House Passes College Name Change Bill
BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts House has passed a bill that would allow the state's nine public colleges to be called universities.
The House passed the legislation Thursday in a 124-21 vote.
Supporters of the bill say colleges in other states that have made the switch have raised their academic profiles and the measure could boost fundraising.
Opponents say the measure will have no educational benefits for students and could lead to higher tuition if professors at the colleges demand university-level pay.
Public higher education spending has been cut by the state during the economic downturn.
The bill will now head to the Senate.
July 13 - Nelnet Makes Donation to Imagine America Foundation's Promise Scholarship Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Every year, the Imagine America Foundation (IAF) awards dedicated career college students scholarships to help fund their education. Since its creation in 2002, the foundation's Promise program has provided nearly $600,000 in scholarships, which have supported more than 700 students. The Promise scholarships are funded entirely by IAF's sponsors.
This year, the Nelnet Foundation has presented the Imagine America Foundation with a $25,000 donation. With this donation, more career college students will have assistance paying for their education.
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July 13 - Pledge to New York College Comes with Demand on Albany
NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) - A hedge fund manager is offering to make a large donation to the public college where he once worked as a math professor, but only if New York lawmakers agree to relinquish some control over the state university system.
James Simons is already the most generous donor in the history of the State University at Stony Brook, where he once led the math department.
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July 12 - New NGA Chair Targets College-Attainment Rates
by Lawrence Messina/Associated Press Writer CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The new head of the National Governors Association (NGA) challenged his colleagues Sunday to increase the ranks of residents in their states who complete some form of college.
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin launched a project as incoming NGA chairman that he believes can improve the higher education degree-attainment rate in each state by at least 4 percent annually.
An initiative centered on the state-based systems of public two- and four-year colleges and universities appeared the natural choice, Manchin told the Associated Press during an interview before the association's weekend summer meeting in Boston.
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July 12 - NHMC Commends DOJ for Challenging Arizona Over S.B. 1070
PASADENA, Calif. - The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) recently commended the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for challenging Arizona's S.B. 1070. The Arizona law has inflamed the national debate over immigration policy and thrust the issue back into the media spotlight. “S.B. 1070 is not the answer to the immigration problem facing this country. Individual states should not come up with their own immigration enforcement laws; this would be an irresponsible path for this country to take, and President Obama's administration did the right thing in intervening now,” said Alex Nogales, NHMC's president and CEO.
In its lawsuit, the DOJ states that S.B. 1070 unconstitutionally interferes with the federal government's authority to set and enforce immigration policy, explaining that “the Constitution and federal law do not permit the development of a patchwork of state and local immigration policies throughout the country.” According to NHMC, a patchwork of state and local policies would seriously disrupt federal immigration enforcement. Having enacted its own immigration policy that conflicts with federal immigration law, Arizona “crossed a constitutional line,” said NHMC.
The spotlight on the immigration debate has once again caused an increase in hate rhetoric on all media. NHMC says that it will continue to track hate speech against Latinos and other vulnerable groups as it awaits action from the federal government on its pending petiton for inquiry at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The petition urges the federal policymakers to examine the extent and effects of hate speech in media, including the likely link between hate speech and hate crimes, and to explore nonregulatory ways to counteract its negative impacts especially on Latino Children.
July 9 - Empty Nest 101: College Orientation for Parents
by Beth J. Harpaz NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) - Call it Empty Nesting 101: Colleges around the country are holding orientations for families of incoming freshmen. But these are not simple “Meet the Dean” receptions held the day before school starts. These are elaborate two- and three-day events, often held on midsummer weekdays, requiring parents to take time off from work and pay $70 or $80 in addition to lodging, food and travel expenses.
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July 9 - Former UTEP Staff Member Named U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela
EL PASO, Texas - President Barack Obama has nominated Larry L. Palmer, Ed.D. a former assistant to UTEP President Diana Natalicio, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela.
Palmer, who has spent much of his professional life in education and the foreign service, worked at The University of Texas at El Paso from 1989-91. During that time he was named a Pearson Fellow, an honor bestowed on individuals with an outstanding record of national and/or international public service. His portfolio included advancing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), creating faculty and student exchange opportunities in universities throughout Mexico, and serving as University consultant for international affairs.
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July 9 - New Poll: Adults Working With Youths Say Minority Children Face More Obstacles to Health and Success than White Counterparts
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (PRNewswire-USNewswire) - Minority children and teenagers have fewer opportunities than white counterparts to be healthy, obtain a quality education and achieve economic success, according to a national survey of adults whose jobs involve children's education, health and economic well-being. The groundbreaking poll was released yesterday by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, which sought to gauge the level of disparities affecting children of color.
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July 9 - SAMHSA and the Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Raise Awareness about Mental Health Problems in Hispanic/Latino Communities
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in collaboration with The Advertising Council, announced the launch of a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign to promote recovery from mental health problems within the Hispanic/Latino community by educating and inspiring young adults to talk openly about issues of mental health. The culturally targeted PSAs seek to motivate societal change towards social acceptance and decrease negative attitudes that may surround mental illness. These PSAs are part of a larger multicultural public service effort designed to reach Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Chinese American and African American communities during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
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July 8 - Study Shows Imagine America's Center for Excellence in Education's Faculty Development Program is a Positive Investment for Career Colleges
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With so many Americans looking for an education that leads to real career opportunities, the instructors who are opening the way to career success must rely on the best-available training for their own continuing education. Now new research shows that The Center for Excellence in Education's Faculty Development training program available to the career education sector of higher education is as effective as it is innovative.
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July 8 - Dominican University Awards More Than $156,000 for Its First-Ever Teacher Scholarships
TAMPA, Fla. (PRNewswire) - Dominican University is now accepting applications for the new Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships, which will award 30 first-time applicants to its online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree programs with more than $5,200 apiece to complete their education. Provided by Bisk Education as part of its commitment to developing outstanding educators, these scholarships offer a 33 percent savings on tuition for recipients, who will enjoy the reduced rate for as long as they remain active in one of Dominican's online master's in education programs.
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July 8 - IU partners to create advanced national anchor network funded by $62.5 million Recovery Act grant
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University is collaborating with a group of national research and education networking organizations to construct the United States Unified Community Anchor Network (U.S. UCAN), an advanced 100 gigabit-per-second national network backbone that will link regional and state research and education networks across the nation - including Indiana's I-Light.
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July 8 - Hispanic Institute Helps Meet Needs of Exploding Hispanic Catholic Population
BERKELEY, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Dozens of leaders who serve the exploding numbers of Hispanic Catholics nationwide will convene at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University this summer, for an advanced program of theology and pastoral ministries.
The Instituto Hispano is held July 11 to July 23 at JST's Berkeley campus.
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July 8 - UnitedHealth Group Invests $5.87 Million in Petaluma Health Center to Enhance Health Care Access in Southern Sonoma County
PETALUMA, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Petaluma Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers primary care and mental health services, received $5.87 million in capital lending to help the organization deliver quality primary health care services to residents in southern Sonoma County.
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July 7 - The United States v. Arizona
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRNewswire-USNewswire) - Yesterday, the United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona in federal court. The lawsuit, prompted by passage of SB 1070 in the Arizona legislature, will argue that federal law trumps the state statute and enforcing immigration law is a federal responsibility. The Department has requested a preliminary injunction to delay enactment of the law, arguing that the law's operation will cause “irreparable harm.”
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July 7 - Project Targets NV to Improve College Success
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada has been chosen as the first state to take part in a project designed to improve the nation's college graduation rates and elevate the status of its work force to better compete in a global economy.
Funded by the Ford Foundation, “Educational Equity and Postsecondary Student Success” will focus on improving college completion rates particularly among minorities, low-income and first-generation students.
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July 7 - $15 Million in Funding Announced for Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics
AUSTIN, Texas (PRNewswire-USNewswire) - U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently announced the release of $15,000,000 for the operation of 10 nurse managed health clinics to support the education and training of nurse practitioners. Nurse managed health centers staffed by nurse practitioners provide comprehensive primary health care services to populations living in medically underserved communities. According to Professor Joanne Pohl, University of Michigan School of Nursing and nurse managed center consultant, “Nurse managed health centers provide high-quality, cost-effective primary care to vulnerable populations in many communities across the country. This funding will increase access to primary care as well as additional nurse practitioner training sites at a time when millions more will need access.”
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July 7 - Parents Step Ahead, Educational Testing Service Join Forces in a Parent Outreach Initiative
DALLAS, Texas (PRNewswire) - For the 2nd year, Parents Step Ahead and Educational Testing Service (ETS) are joining forces in the “Ambassador” initiative with participating schools in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area.
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July 6 - New Rules Bring Online Piracy Fight to US Campuses
by Eric Gorski (AP) - Starting this month, colleges and universities that don't do enough to combat the illegal swapping of “Avatar” or Lady Gaga over their computer networks put themselves at risk of losing federal funding.
A provision of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 is making schools a reluctant ally in the entertainment industry's campaign to stamp out unauthorized distribution of copyrighted music, movies and TV shows.
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July 6 - Wall Street Institute's Educational Advisory Board Focuses on Product Development, Teacher Training, and Assessment at its 2010 Meeting
BALTIMORE, Md. (PRNewswire) - Wall Street Institute's Educational Advisory Board (EAB), which is composed of experts in the field of teaching English as a Second Language, held its 2010 meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on June 25-26. The meeting focused on a variety of topics including using Web 2.0 tools in English language teaching, using technology-based teacher training, efficacy assessment, and the benefits of and approaches to English for Special Purposes. The meeting also included a tour of a Wall Street Institute center in Istanbul.
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July 6 - Minority Wave in Summer Tide of Coast Guard Swabs
by Jennifer McDermott NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) - New recruits at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy are supposed to look straight ahead, but Rasheed Breland was able to glance at his classmates long enough to realize that many besides him were minorities.
Swabs from racial and ethnic minority groups make up 24 percent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2014 - the second highest percentage in the school's history, surpassed only by one class that was a percentage point higher.
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July 6 - National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Issues a Statement on Passage of the Amendment to Cut Education Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRNewswire-USNewswire) - The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the following statement on the recent passage of the Amendment to the House Supplemental Appropriations bill cutting education reform funding:
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July 2 - CHCI Congressional Interns Join Hyundai, Habitat for Humanity to Build Community Housing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's premier Latino youth leadership development and educational organization, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. for a day of community service on Friday, July 2, 2010. The community service project is supported by CHCI Internship partner Hyundai Motor America and will assist in building a home in the northeast quadrant of the city.
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July 2 - Colleges in 26 States Get U.S. Job Training Money
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - U.S. Labor Department is announcing $125 million in grants to 41 community colleges and organizations for job training.
The money will go to programs in 26 states. In four years of this grant program, more than $622 million has been awarded to 301 community colleges and other organizations in 49 states.
Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis says the money is aimed at helping people train for high-demand occupations with the help of the nation's community college system.
Grants are going to: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
July 2 - Foundation Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Los Angeles College
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, $500,000 to augment an existing endowed scholarship fund.
The grant will be used to help low-income students meet the financial challenges of completing their college education. “Raising funds in this current climate is a particular challenge, and we are thankful to the foundation for continuing to support our students in their most serious time of need,” said College President Jacqueline Powers Doud. “Every capable and motivated student who wishes to pursue a Mount education should be able to do so regardless of their financial situation.”
The College serves a population with an extraordinarily high need for scholarship support. More than half of the College's associate degree students and 40 percent of its baccalaureate students come from families with annual incomes less than $40,000. This amount approaches the full cost of one year's tuition with room and board at the Mount.
July 2 - United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Applauds White House Interagency Task Force on Small Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRNewswire-USNewswire) - The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) which represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses and over 200 local Hispanic chambers of commerce nationwide, applauds the White House Interagency Task Force on Small Business for this week's forum - a meeting where small businesses were invited to share their experiences and concerns with the Administration.
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July 1 - College Workers Use Loophole to Boost Pay
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - A Seattle Times investigation has found that at least 40 university or community-college employees in Washington retired and then were retired within weeks so they are now getting both a pension and a paycheck.
The Legislature has tried to crack down on these quick retirements but the pattern continues, with state employees exploiting a loophole in state retirement laws.
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July 1 - Fidel Castro, Fearful Tthat He Might Be Charged with Crimes Against Humanity, Remains “Self-Imprisoned” in Cuba
Hispanic Economics
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - “There is a significant legal risk for Castro if
he ventures outside of Cuba,” write Hispanic Economics Director Louis Nevaer
in an Op-Ed piece published by New America Media in San Francisco. “This
universal jurisdiction principle seeks to give judges and prosecutors wide-ranging
authority to pursue criminal and human rights cases worldwide, even against
former heads of state and military chiefs.” To read the Opinion piece,
visit newamericamedia.org/2010/06/trips-abroad-risky-for-ailing-fidel-castro.php
July 1 - More than 300 Aim to Be 'Promise Neighborhoods'
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - More than 300 communities around the U.S. have submitted applications to the Department of Education to receive grants under a federal program designed to revitalize troubled neighborhoods.
The “Promise Neighborhoods” program will award grants to 20 organizations and institutions of higher education to plan for a range of academic, health and career programs in distressed neighborhoods.
The idea is modeled after the Harlem Children's Zone in New York City, where services to support children and their families have led to strong gains in academic achievement.
The one-year grants will range from $400,000 to $500,000. About 339 applications have been received.
President Barack Obama's 2011 budget includes an additional $210 million for implementation and planning grants.
July 1 - NACAC Research Finds Lack of Documentation Does Not Deter Students from Pursuing College Dream
ARLINGTON, Va. - Colleges and universities receive applications from undocumented students despite the financial and administrative barriers inhibiting their access to postsecondary education. According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), sixty percent of colleges and universities--including many of the largest and most selective institutions--received applications from undocumented students.
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July 1 - PrivateStudentLoans.com Improves Private Student Loan Comparison Tool
QUNICY, Mass. (Vocus/PRWEB) - PrivateStudentLoans.com, a subsidiary of the Student Loan Network, recently enhanced its popular online private student loan comparison tool, allowing high school and college students and their families to browse and apply for more private loan options than ever before.
The improved comparison tool allows students to compare up to six private loan lenders on a single page, with information about each lender's products - including fees, interest rate ranges and repayment options. Already a trusted source for finding and applying for alternative financial aid, PrivateStudentLoans.com continues to add major loan providers to its already-impressive roster of industry-leading lenders.
Many students need money for school on short notice, and as a result, do not research their options as well as they should. When applying for a private student loan, a borrower should research the interest rates, fees and repayment processes for each individual loan. “Our goal for this tool is to allow students to make more informed college financing decisions,” said Jonathan Rudy, Director of Student Loans. “By continuing to add lenders and improve the functionality of the comparison tool, we are giving borrowers and their families more options than ever before, making it easier for students to find the right private student loan to fit their needs.”
Since its initial debut in January, the private student loan comparison tool, as part of PrivateStudentLoans.com, has provided both at-a-glance and detailed information about private student loans from a variety of different lenders, as well as the opportunity to apply online.
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