In order for colleges and universities to truly prepare students for the real world, these places of higher learning need to cultivate diverse populations. There is a lot of attention placed on the changing face of college students but I feel that for college campuses to truly remain effective long...

I have written before on this blog about the academic powerhouses that exist in the form of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. I believe these schools need to place increased emphasis on inclusion of all students, regardless of race, in order to stay relevant in the increasingly broad educational spectrum....

Historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, have provided a top-notch education for African Americans since pre-Civil War days. These schools, founded prior to 1964 with the goal of serving black students, once provided windows to educational pursuits when other doors were slammed shut to African Americans. With diversity at...

Ever since their inception, community colleges have always been viewed as the step children of higher education. Sure, anyone with a brain knows how significant they are and the important role that they play in America. However, many people can't see past their perceived lack of "prestige" or "swagger" if...

In this installment of "Diverse Conversations," I sat down with Dr. Marcus Chanay, Vice President of the Division of Student Life at Jackson State University. Dr. Chanay is a expert in the area of student life, having spent a decade helping to shape and mold his department. In this interview,...

Each year online learning initiatives becomes less of a fringe movement and more of an incorporated, and accepted, form of education. More than 6.7 million people took at least one online class in the fall of 2011 and 32 percent of college students now take at...

The field of higher education has changed completely in the past couple of decades. Unlike before, when only a few talented and intelligent students went on to get a college education, now it has become a necessity as the jobs available in the new economy require more than just a...

College football is arguably the most popular sport at the nation's colleges and universities. Bringing in over $90 million annually in revenue at the highest grossing University of Texas, it is no wonder that school leaders view the football team as less of an extracurricular activity and more of a...

College attendance has become less of a privilege and more of a necessity in the contemporary workforce. This cultural shift is a reflection of President Obama's goal of having the largest percentage of college graduates out of all the countries in the world by 2020. With this push has come...

On a sleepless night in November 2012, I came up with the idea of an interview series entitled "Diverse Conversations," as a mechanism for discussing pressing issues in higher education with scholars, professors, and administrators who are at the cutting edge of their fields. Developing the concept was easy enough,...

Though the recent Mississippi Senate passage of legislation to establish charter schools may appear a victory to proponents, we have been here before. Last year similar legislation passed the Senate and died in the House Education Committee, dashing any hopes of a potential boost in K-12 educational achievement...

The face of higher education is rapidly evolving as more middle- to low-class young people find ways to obtain a college degree or technical training. The Hispanic population in the U.S. is no exception as the number of college applicants and enrollees increase every year. While these strides benefit this...

Question: I am considering taking an accounting job with a district that has year round schools. Since I am unfamiliar with the concept, I would like to know what the benefits and drawbacks are. Me and my husband have three school aged children, and we want to do what's best...

In her rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention, First Lady Michelle Obama explained the reasons that the American people should reelect her husband to office. She made references to his concern for average Americans, his appreciation for hard work and the struggles they faced repaying student loans early in...

The concept of basic education is taken for granted across much of the civilized world today -- but there are still corners of the world where the simple ability to read and write are reserved only for an elite few. Most recently, young girls and women in such countries as...

Having been reelected for a second term, President Obama has been vocal about focusing more on the area of education. Being the foundation of a prosperous economy and a bright future, the president believes that the education sector deserves the utmost attention. Although many of the items on...

Another election is over and the results demonstrate a changing society that is looking through hopeful eyes at the future of our country. Despite the efforts of Romney's camp and those that think as he does, President Obama is the chosen one for another term. With the election behind him,...

Question: I am a novice elementary school teacher who needs help with her behavior management skills. What can I do to create and implement an effective behavior management system into my classroom this fall? Rachel A.

Answer: Hi Rachel, nice to meet you and thank you for the question. No...

Education is the cornerstone of success. Those who are educated have more opportunity, tend to make better choices, and will go on to teach their children to do likewise. Those who are educated tend to give back to their community more than they take from it. With that being said,...

Question: I am a recent college graduate and I am gearing up for my first year of teaching. I was well trained by my professors, but the thing that scares me the most is being evaluated, mainly because so much depends on the personality of the evaluator. Can you shed...