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December 2023 Issue

2023 Year in Review

Description

  • Honors and Ovations
  • 2023 Year in Review
  • School Newspaper
  • Why did the Supreme Court Exempt Military
    Academies?
  • Career Counseling
  • Berea College: The Most Economically Diverse College in the U.S.
  • Administration
  • Lester Rápalo: In the Business of Changing Lives
  • Career Advice
  • Oportunidades para los hispanos en el sector privado
  • Uncensored
  • News from Washington
  • The Hispanic Community
  • Decolonizando al decolonizador
  • AAHHE Presents
  • From Campus to Community: Latinx Students’ Commitment to Giving Back
  • Did you know?
  • Spanish Idioms involving God and Food
  • New Leaders in Higher Ed.
  • School Library
  • This month featuring books on Latin American Classics from Amazon
  • This month featuring books on Self-knowledge from (Duquesne University Press)

Table of Content

Administration December 2023 Premium

Lester Rápalo: In the Business of Changing Lives

Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo, the first Latino and Honduran president of Rockland Community College, is pleased with a 6% increase in enrollment, However, he yearns for more and prioritizes boosting enrollment, addressing facility constraints, and pursuing national recognition like the Aspen Prize.

by

Frank DiMaria

Administration December 2023 Premium

News From Washington December 2023

The Biden administration’s efforts with regard to student loan forgiveness face challenges due to issues like fraud management, leading to disapproval by the Supreme Court. Additionally, a significant rise in international students, especially from China and India, raises concerns about the impact on U.S. colleges and students, including financial reliance and potential issues related to diversity, intellectual property, and immigration.

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Peggy Sands Orchowski

Administration December 2023 Premium

From Campus to Community: Latinx Students’ Commitment to Giving Back

As Latino students, driven by a desire to give back, seek opportunities for positive change in their communities, educational institutions should recognize and support this commitment by creating validating spaces, offering internship opportunities aligned with service, and providing financial support for conferences to foster connections and mentorship.

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Gaby Perez & Marcela G. Cuellar, PhD

Hispanic Community December 2023 Premium

Why did the Supreme Court Exempt Military Academies?

The Supreme Court’s decision barring the use of race in college admissions triggered a nationwide decline in minority enrollments. However, a footnote exempts military academies, citing “potentially distinct interests” crucial for national security. The Department of Defense has argued that diversity is vital for a strong, effective military, although critics question the exemption’s rationale.

by

Gustavo A. Mellander

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