In this article, I draw on personal experiences with mentors throughout various periods of my education. More specifically, I address the impact of two scholars, Dr. Michelle Camacho and Dr. Lionel Cantu, in shaping my decision to attend graduate school. I discuss how their ongoing support, in combination with university mentorship-focused…

Reduced aid to colleges and universities comes at a time when the importance of higher education has grown in all areas of society. The changes in attitudes toward higher education are explored. (DF)

Discusses the increasing numbers of African Americans who are both attending graduate school and planning on academic careers. Suggests that academia will profit in many ways from this trend, noting that African American scholars are resisting labeling, finding arenas of research that resist racial categories, and desire a mandate for…

The author relates the quality of her educational experiences and the influence of her college teachers that led her to pursue graduate degrees. She criticizes the educational philosophy underlying the University of Alberta (Canada) publication, "Quality First," that narrowly envisions the future of higher education in Canada. (LP)

Research results and suggestions concerning motivating college students are considered. Some research has indicated that motivation to learn in school is not fixed, but it is not changed drastically in short time periods either. It has been suggested that students who are not motivated to learn resist new information, and use categorical reasoning…

Maintains that the tenure system has resulted in departments that are hierarchal, intellectually stagnant, and self- serving. Advocates reforming the current system by introducing merit evaluations and more flexible career paths. Refutes the basic arguments supporting tenure and recommends free market incentives as a cure-all for academic…

Five major issues are currently confronting community colleges. The first issue relates to the need for a new measure of institutional functioning based on curriculum content (which is poorly represented by traditional program labels such as transfer or occupational programs) and student intent (which is rarely reflected by either program labels…

This book includes 30 essays by black women college administrators and faculty. The essays explore the thematic issues of identity, power, and change and examining the impact of racism and sexism in institutions of higher education. Essay authors come from both historically black and predominantly white institutions, public and private…