According to U.S. Census Bureau (2004) projections, African American, Hispanic, and Asian American populations are expected to grow rapidly over the next few decades. In fact, those populations will comprise approximately 50% of the total U.S. population by the year 2050. Given this rapid growth of racial/ethnic minority populations, it is important that research document […]
DBE interviews prominent scholars and leaders from around the country and features them on its website. This month our topic deals with the recruitment and retention of ALANA students and our guest is Derek Johnson, Assistant Director of Admissions at Edgewood College in Madison, WI. Mr. Johnson is also the founder of the Association of […]
25 years ago I wrote a book, Effective Ways to Recruit and Retain Minority Students, to help colleges and universities meet their equal educational opportunity goals as expressed in their mission statements. Many of the colleges in the U.S. bought my book and many invited me to their campus to share my ideas. I argued then and […]
DBE interviews prominent scholars and leaders from around the country and features them on its website. This interview is with Dr. Deryl Davis Fulmer Vice President of Academic Affairs at Halifax Community College in Weldon, North Carolina. DBE:Dr. Fulmer, as Vice President of Academic Affairs you have a great deal of responsibility for all things academic […]
Welcome to my new blog. Although it’s been a while since I last communicated I’m fired up and ready to pick up where I left off–providing information and services that will assist you in creating an inclusive campus environment. I truly believe that diversity benefits everyone and I’m constantly inspired by the committed and dedicated […]
First of all let me say that this is not a teacher-bashing blog. I respect teachers and I’m fully aware of the difficult challenges they face on a daily basis. Teachers are not solely responsible for the persistent academic achievement gap that exists between white students and students of color, especially black and Latino students […]
I attempt to answer a problem, question or challenge posed by our national network readers weekly and invite you into the conversation. Feel free to comment on my answer or expand on it. I’d also like to invite you to submit a challenge that you’re facing at your institution. Collectively we’ll find a solution that […]
I regularly attempt to answer a problem, question or challenge posed by our national network readers and invite you into the conversation. Please comment on my answer or expand on it. I’d also like to invite you to submit a challenge that you’re facing at your institution. Collectively we’ll find a solution that will hopefully […]
Luther College is a selective, undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2500 students located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah. It is affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA). Each year their Diversity Center sponsors a Kwanzaa celebration. This blog explains why. Sheila Radford-Hill is the Executive Director of the Diversity Center. A few years […]
Happy New Year As we gear up for a New Year I’m pleased to say that I ended 2013 on a high note. We raised money to help a friend get the medical attention he needs. I was very pleased with the number of people who contributed and helped make the life of a former […]
