Tag: Association of American Colleges & Universities

STEM

Project Kaleidoscope Works to Implement Transformative Change, Foster Student Diversity in STEM

The coronavirus pandemic has been a setback for many higher education initiatives. But not so for Project Kaleidoscope, according to Dr. Kelly Mack, its executive director. She thinks the initiative for STEM higher education reform is only getting started — and the unforeseen pause of in-person learning could help the project heighten its offerings for next year.

August 4, 2020

Leadership & Policy

‘Pressure is Turning Way up’: College Presidents Plan Layoffs, Budget Cuts Due to Coronavirus, Says Survey

In response to the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, more than 72% of college presidents expect to lay off employees, almost 55% project across-the-board budget cuts and almost 40% will likely cut research-and-development spending, according to a recent survey of higher education leaders’ priorities amid campus shutdowns.

April 9, 2020

Home

AAC&U Panelists Share Strategies for Supporting Underrepresented STEM Students

How can STEM departments support underrepresented students? Panelists at the Association of American Colleges and Universities annual meeting suggest some strategies.

January 26, 2020

Latest News

AAC&U Conference Explores How to Support Women Leaders and Faculty of Color

Several sessions at the Association of American Colleges and Universities annual meeting delved into how to make the work of diversity, equity and inclusion a little bit easier for women leaders and minority faculty.

January 23, 2020

News Roundup

AAC&U Encourages U.S. Institutions to Promote National Day of Racial Healing

The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) asks U.S. colleges and universities to engage in activities, events or strategies that encourage healing and create engagement around racism, bias, inequity and injustice in American Society in celebration of the third annual National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 22. The National Day of Racial Healing […]

January 16, 2019

Home

Experts Cite ‘Representative’ Role as Barrier to Diverse Faculty

Panelist agree that substantive inclusion must be intentional and will not be achieved with a simple fix.

January 22, 2016

Home

Crutcher Sees University of Richmond as the Right Fit

Dr. Ronald Crutcher brings a distinguished record of leadership excellence to the University of Richmond presidency.

November 15, 2015