New Report Suggests How, Why to Promote Collegiate Civic Learning

A new report from the Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement Coalition reveals from students a waning confidence in democracy and an acute shortfall in opportunities for students to talk with people whose experiences are different from their own. Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva“Every Student, Every Degree: College Civic Learning for Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Democracy” highlights…

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Common App Launches 2024-25 Direct Admissions Program

Dr. Jenny RickardFirst-generation and low and middle-income students interesting in attending college will receive proactive admissions offers through the newly launched 2024-25 Common App Direct Admissions Program. “As we continue to work toward our moonshot goal of increasing the number of low- and middle-income students applying to postsecondary opportunities, it’s imperative that we find ways…

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AMY MAST | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Amy MastAmy Mast has been named executive director of state board relations for the North Carolina Community College System. She previously served as vice president of learning and development at United Way of Greater Atlanta. Mast holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an M.Ed. in administration, planning,…

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