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Universities Review Legality of Diversity Scholarships

Insight Into Diversity

Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) banning of race-conscious admissions last summer, some colleges and universities are considering the legality of certain diversity-focused scholarships. Given SCOTUS’s past rulings, some legal experts argue that diversity scholarships could be the next DEI component on the chopping block.

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Have you seen these 10 Terrible Tenure Decision Making Patterns?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

. · Salient, consistent standards: Universities should provide departments with a presentation template where each standard in the promotion and tenure document is projected onto the screen as it is discussed. Narrow, self-serving yardsticks for assessing impact of scholarship, teaching, and service. Traditional standards (e.g.,

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9 Grad Students Honored with K. Patricia Cross Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A past annual conference hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. This year’s recipients truly embody the commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement that Pat Cross championed throughout her distinguished career,” said AAC&U President Dr. Lynn Pasquerella. “We

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Reality check: the hidden price of UK education

The PIE News

Priority services look like a choice but a university administrative error or a banking delay can put pressure on a student to arrive on time, and in this process time costs money. Some students have no choice but to pay for priority service to meet university deadlines.

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

This endowment supports scholarships, faculty positions, and various institutional initiatives, ensuring the college’s long-term financial health. Dean Hoke is Managing Partner of Edu Alliance Group , a higher education consultancy, and formerly served as President/CEO of the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA).

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Small College America – Profile Wabash College

Edu Alliance Journal

Financial Aid and Scholarships Approximately 99% of Wabash students receive some form of financial assistance, making the college accessible to a diverse student body. Wabash’s strong alumni network and commitment to personalized education continue to offer students unique opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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College cancels classes for career, advising expo

Inside Higher Ed

What it is: During the event, students could take a professional head shot, chat with an alumni mentor, network with university administrators or pursue the all-majors job and internship fair. The college offered students an event attendance incentive: a chance to win a $500 scholarship.

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