The debate over racial preferences in higher education admissions could be headed back to the U.S. Supreme . After a federal appeals decision striking down Michigan's voter-approved ban two weeks ago and a renewed effort afoot to overturn a similar law in California, colleges and universities may be seeking further guidance on how to legally create racial diversity in their student bodies.
Of course, community college students face many challenges in getting to graduation, but doing without student aid for which they are eligible shouldn't be one of them. Financial aid offices need to make sure that they are getting the basic facts about financial aid to all students, in a format that they can understand. But we all need to realize how much of a stake we hold in the success of today 's college students: if we don't invest in the wonderful public colleges and universities we have in California - and the financial aid programs which support the students in them - we're jeopardizing our ability to recover from this recession and the future prosperity of our state.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Students with disabilities such as blindness and dyslexia at hundreds of colleges and universities in three states now have quicker and easier access to alternative college textbooks as the result of agreements for those states to fund access to the alternative textbooks for colleges and universities. Separate statewide agreements for colleges and universities in Georgia and Ohio, as well as 112 community colleges in the California system, have been finalized to fund memberships in the AccessText Network, a national online database of alternative college materials. The AccessText Network makes it quicker and easier for students with disabilities such as blindness, dyslexia, or physical impairments that prevent the use of traditional hardcopy textbooks...
REDLANDS - Officials at the University of Redlands, despite current economic times, are confident the school will rise above the economic challenges of the next year. Conditions are going to be challenging for all independent colleges and universities in Southern California, but fundamentally the University of Redlands is a healthy, sound institution," said Phil Doolittle, executive vice president.
For a vibrant economy, California needs more college graduates than it's currently producing. And turning students away isn't going to meet work-force demands. That's a practical reason for the law allowing some non- residents, including some illegal immigrants, to pay lower, in- state tuition rates at California's colleges and universities. To qualify, they must complete three years of high school in California and, in the case of illegal immigrants, sign an affidavit pledging to apply for legal residence in the United States.
PASADENA, Calif., July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Colleges and Universities have joined in the movement to ban bottled water from their dining halls and campuses. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) had to consider recent research that estimates only 17 percent of plastic water bottles get recycled and that more than 50 million end up in landfills each year. The research led Caltech to decide on a better solution for the 2011 Commencement ceremony. CalTech partnered with local water filter manufacturer LifeSource Water Systems to provide clean, healthy filtered tap water on the day of the big event. Each graduating student was given a reusable stainless steel water bottle with the Caltech logo along with their diploma. "The best way to change habits is to start with a better...
Los Angeles Times, Nov. 17: In a decision that could have ramifications for higher education across the country, the California Supreme Court ruled that illegal immigrants who attend state high schools for at least three years and graduate can continue to pay the lower, in-state tuition rates at California's public universities and colleges. The decision ... is a huge victory for many deserving students who otherwise might have been unable to afford a college education
Reading is compulsory for all learners, regardless of grade or age. Reading promotes good writing skills. Reading is a continuous requirement and should be done daily. Students were told to "Strive for Excellence" in every positive thing that they do. Parents are a part of their children's education program. As the students introduced themselves, they stated which college they will graduate from in the future. Ivy League College and Universities, California State Colleges and Universities were mentioned and Historical Black Colleges and Universities, as well. The panelists answered many of the students and parents questions and listened attentively to their concerns. The purpose of the NAACP Youth Council is to inform youth of the problems affecting their education and social achievemen...
Remedial education classes for students enrolling in the state's public colleges and universities are costing California as much as $14 billion a year, according to a report from the Pacific Research Institute. That figure was reached after the authors estimated several costs, including the $274 million the colleges spend providing remedial instruction.
Dr. Nanette Reynolds, president of The Imagine Fund, said the primary objective of the organization is to help ensure that Michigan's public colleges and universities do not suffer the same fate as California's in the aftermath of Prop 209, which, like Michigan's Prop 2, banned affirmative action in public institutions. As our state and citizens continue to struggle to compete, it is imperative that all efforts are made to introduce our future leaders to a diverse educational environment," she said. "The Imagine Fund sees itself as a catalyst for ensuring that this process occurs. "For nearly my entire career I have been teaching the importance of effective communication skills," she said. "With most Michigan students living and growing up in profound racial segregation and seldom int...
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