Recent demographic forecasts demonstrate the United States is rapidly becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. By the year 2050, demographers maintain the nation will advance to a "majority minority" state where non-Hispanic Whites will fall below 50%. For that reason, colleges and universities are reevaluating their mission and making…

The University of South Carolina has been making a concerted effort to become a member of the American Association of Universities, which requires specific institutional accomplishments. Some African-American faculty are leaving the institution, feeling that membership-related issues are overshadowing other institutional aims. Other institutions…