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Juneteenth, Higher Education, and Advancing Educational Equity

WCET Frontiers

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history—the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This acknowledgment is crucial for fostering understanding, healing, and progress.

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Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jo Allen, the retiring president of Meredith College, enjoys the administrative part of higher ed. I like being able to work with students, faculty, and colleagues in a different kind of way [that] made me more aware of the community of higher education and not just a department, class, or advising relationship with a student.

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Can—and Should—Colleges Educate the Whole Person?

Inside Higher Ed

When applied to education, this principle seeks to promote the personal development of the whole person, mentally, but also physically, ethically and, yes, spiritually. I find this idea of educating the whole person inspiring. It should nurture their development across every dimension: emotional, ethical, physical and social.

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Association to Welcome Woodson Ambassadors Program at Upcoming Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program launch for the 109th Annual Conference, Sept. at Harvard University, founded ASALH in 1915, then known as the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. 25-29, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carter G.

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Proclamation from the Mayor of Chicago in Honor of ACPA’s 100th Anniversary

ACPA

Brandon Johnson, the Mayor of Chicago has officially proclaimed March 18-21, 2024 “ACPA Week in Chicago” for our “Century of unwavering commitment to excellence.” commitment to excellence and encourage all citizens to congratulate the organization on its many Dated this 18th day of March, 2024.

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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

The PIE News

In the midst of Norway’s enchanting fjords and endless summer daylight, a gathering of educators takes place at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. Norway’s commitment to quality and accessibility in higher education is evident, with a significant portion of the population completing higher education.

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AI in Community Colleges: Navigating a Human-Centered Future in the Shadow of AB 2370

Faculty Focus

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for community college education, presenting both exciting possibilities and complex challenges. In essence, Weingarten views AI as a potential asset in education, but she emphasizes the irreplaceable role of human educators.