JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Does Racism Have Roots in Evolution?

Scientists at Yale University have produced evidence that human beings' fear of people from outside their group may be an innate trait passed down by millions of years of evolution. In research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the Yale study found that monkeys treat individuals from outside their group with suspicion and distrust. (click to read more)

There Are Very Few Black Graduate Students in Many Scientific Fields

New data from the National Science Foundation shows that in 2008 there were 16,839 blacks enrolled full-time in scientific programs in U.S. graduate schools. They made up 4.4 percent of all full-time graduate students in scientific disciplines. However, the data shows that in many disciplines, blacks make up a very small percentage of full-time student enrollments. (click to read more)

New Study Finds That Graduates of HBCUs Outperform Black Graduates of Traditionally White Educational Institutions

A new study by economists at Morehouse College and Howard University shows that African-Americans who graduate from a historically black college or university do better financially and psychologically than African Americans who graduate from traditionally white colleges and universities. The authors conclude, "Our results suggest that HBCU graduates realize higher earnings relative to non-HBCU graduates." (click to read more)

Princeton University Undergraduates Mount Tutoring Program for Minority Sixth Graders in Trenton Public Schools

The Student Volunteers Council of the Pace Center for Civic Engagement at Princeton University sends a group of tutors to the Martin Luther King Jr. elementary school in Trenton. The Princeton undergraduate students help sixth graders, most from underrepresented minority groups, with grammar and study skills. (click to read more)

Tuskegee to Offer Three New Degree Programs

The board of trustees at historically black Tuskegee University in Alabama has approved the establishment of three new degree programs. Beginning in the fall of 2011, Tuskegee will offer a bachelor's degree program in information technology. In addition, there will be a new master of public health degree and a master of science degree in public health. (click to read more)

Recent Books That May Be of Interest to African-American Scholars

Periodically, the JBHE Weekly Bulletin publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The latest selections can be accessed on our website. (click to read more)

In Memoriam

• Emmett J. Rice, former governor of the Federal Reserve Board and professor of economics at Cornell University, has died from congestive heart failure at his home in Camas, Washington. Rice, the father of Susan Rice, the current United States Ambassador to the United Nations, was 91 years old.
• Jennifer Young Tait, associate professor of English at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, died last month during childbirth. She was 35 years old. (click to read more)

Appointments, Promotions, and Resignations

Robert L. Johnson • Asantewa Boakyewa • Thomas G. Coley • Phyllis Worthy Dawkins • Karen Mathews • Marlon Hall • Allison Dorsey • Abdul K. Mohammed (click to read more)

Grants and Gifts

Tuskegee University • American Baptist College • Central State University • Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (click to read more)

New Free Newsletter on Women in American Higher Education

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Women in Academia Report announces significant appointments of women to positions of influence in higher education. We report on important awards and grants to women scholars. We review and provide a database of books of importance to women in higher education.

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Black Woman Selected for High Post in U.S. Department of Education

The Obama administration has chosen Debra Saunders-White as the new deputy assistant secretary of education for higher education programs. Since 2006 Saunders-White has served as vice chancellor for information technology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. (click to read more)

Meharry/Vanderbilt Study Finds Menthol Cigarettes, Which Are Popular Among Blacks, May Be Less Harmful Than Other Cigarettes

A study by researchers at historically black Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University has determined that while all smoking has detrimental health effects, smokers of menthol cigarettes may not be at as high a risk as other smokers. This is particularly noteworthy because blacks are far more likely than whites to smoke menthol cigarettes. (click to read more)

George Washington University Honors Dorothy Height

George Washington University in the nation's capital has announced the establishment of the Dorothy I. Height Scholarship for Public Service. The scholarship honors Dr. Height who led the National Council of Negro Women for nearly half a century. Height died in April 2010 at the age of 98. (click to read more)

Historically Black University Invests in Solar Energy

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore recently activated a 7,800-panel solar energy facility on its campus in Princess Anne. The facility, covering 17 acres of land, is the largest solar energy project in the state of Maryland. (click to read more)

Honors and Awards

Linda K. Thomas-Glover • Vanessa D. Nesbit • Angela Neal-Barnett • Orlan M. Johnson • Walter Washington • Jesse McCarroll (click to read more)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

University of Connecticut

Computer Technical Support I (UCP 4),
School of Law

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A snapshot of recent job postings on the JBHE Employment Zone website. To add your own employment opportunity to the site or run an ad in future issues of the Weekly Bulletin please refer to this webpage or email Ads@JBHE.com

ADMINISTRATIVE

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Diversity Initiatives Program Associate / Associate Director of Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

University of Illinois at Chicago
Director, UIC African-American Cultural Center

University of Florida
Assistant Dean for Career Development, Levin College of Law

East Carolina University
Director of the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement

FACULTY

Northern Kentucky University
Assistant/Associate Professor (Counselor Education)

California University of Pennsylvania
Athletic Training Education Program Director / Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of California, Davis
Academic Neuropathologist, Department of Medical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Southern Methodist University
First-Year Writing, Lecturer Positions

Does Racism Have Roots in Evolution? Scientists at Yale University have produced evidence that human beings' fear of people from outside their group may be an innate trait passed down by millions of years of evolution. In research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the Yale study found that monkeys treat individuals from outside their group with suspicion and distrust. (click to read more) There Are Very Few Black Graduate Students in Many Scientific Fields New data from the National Science Foundation shows that in 2008 there were 16,839 blacks enrolled full-time in scientific programs in U.S. graduate schools. They made up 4.4 percent of all full-time graduate students in scientific disciplines. However, the data shows that in many disciplines, blacks make up a very small percentage of full-time student enrollments. (click to read more) New Study Finds That Graduates of HBCUs Outperform Black Graduates of Traditionally White Educational Institutions A new study by economists at Morehouse College and Howard University shows that African-Americans who graduate from a historically black college or university do better financially and psychologically than African Americans who graduate from traditionally white colleges and universities. The authors conclude, "Our results suggest that HBCU graduates realize higher earnings relative to non-HBCU graduates." (click to read more) Princeton University Undergraduates Mount Tutoring Program for Minority Sixth Graders in Trenton Public Schools The Student Volunteers Council of the Pace Center for Civic Engagement at Princeton University sends a group of tutors to the Martin Luther King Jr. elementary school in Trenton. The Princeton undergraduate students help sixth graders, most from underrepresented minority groups, with grammar and study skills. (click to read more) Tuskegee to Offer Three New Degree Programs The board of trustees at historically black Tuskegee University in Alabama has approved the establishment of three new degree programs. Beginning in the fall of 2011, Tuskegee will offer a bachelor's degree program in information technology. In addition, there will be a new master of public health degree and a master of science degree in public health. (click to read more) Recent Books That May Be of Interest to African-American Scholars Periodically, the JBHE Weekly Bulletin publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The latest selections can be accessed on our website. (click to read more) In Memoriam • Emmett J. Rice, former governor of the Federal Reserve Board and professor of economics at Cornell University, has died from congestive heart failure at his home in Camas, Washington. Rice, the father of Susan Rice, the current United States Ambassador to the United Nations, was 91 years old. • Jennifer Young Tait, associate professor of English at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, died last month during childbirth. She was 35 years old. (click to read more) Appointments, Promotions, and Resignations Robert L. Johnson • Asantewa Boakyewa • Thomas G. Coley • Phyllis Worthy Dawkins • Karen Mathews • Marlon Hall • Allison Dorsey • Abdul K. Mohammed (click to read more) Grants and Gifts Tuskegee University • American Baptist College • Central State University • Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (click to read more)	New Free Newsletter on Women in American Higher Education Women in Academia Report, a new weekly newsletter, monitors and reports trends concerning women in all areas of higher education, discusses important issues of gender equity, reports instances of gender discrimination, and identifies the leaders and laggards among colleges and universities in creating greater opportunities for women. Women in Academia Report announces significant appointments of women to positions of influence in higher education. We report on important awards and grants to women scholars. We review and provide a database of books of importance to women in higher education. Subscriptions to WIAReport are FREE. You can sign up to receive this newsletter at WIAReport.com. (click to cast your vote) Black Woman Selected for High Post in U.S. Department of Education The Obama administration has chosen Debra Saunders-White as the new deputy assistant secretary of education for higher education programs. Since 2006 Saunders-White has served as vice chancellor for information technology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. (click to read more) Meharry/Vanderbilt Study Finds Menthol Cigarettes, Which Are Popular Among Blacks, May Be Less Harmful Than Other Cigarettes A study by researchers at historically black Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University has determined that while all smoking has detrimental health effects, smokers of menthol cigarettes may not be at as high a risk as other smokers. This is particularly noteworthy because blacks are far more likely than whites to smoke menthol cigarettes. (click to read more) George Washington University Honors Dorothy Height George Washington University in the nation's capital has announced the establishment of the Dorothy I. Height Scholarship for Public Service. The scholarship honors Dr. Height who led the National Council of Negro Women for nearly half a century. Height died in April 2010 at the age of 98. (click to read more) Historically Black University Invests in Solar Energy The University of Maryland Eastern Shore recently activated a 7,800-panel solar energy facility on its campus in Princess Anne. The facility, covering 17 acres of land, is the largest solar energy project in the state of Maryland. (click to read more) Honors and Awards Linda K. Thomas-Glover • Vanessa D. Nesbit • Angela Neal-Barnett • Orlan M. Johnson • Walter Washington • Jesse McCarroll (click to read more)	Place your advertisement in the JBHE Weekly Bulletin or online at JBHE.com at very reasonable rates. We offer discounts for taking advantage of both options or for multiple listings. For more information, contact us via email at Ads@JBHE.com or by phone at (212) 399-1084. The JBHE Employment Zone offers a wide array of academic, administrative, faculty, and professional opportunities. Click here to view the available positions.
		EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES University of Connecticut Computer Technical Support I (UCP 4), School of Law Click here for more info A snapshot of recent job postings on the JBHE Employment Zone website. To add your own employment opportunity to the site or run an ad in future issues of the Weekly Bulletin please refer to this webpage or email Ads@JBHE.com ADMINISTRATIVE The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Diversity Initiatives Program Associate / Associate Director of Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program University of Illinois at Chicago Director, UIC African-American Cultural Center University of Florida Assistant Dean for Career Development, Levin College of Law East Carolina University Director of the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement FACULTY Northern Kentucky University Assistant/Associate Professor (Counselor Education) California University of Pennsylvania Athletic Training Education Program Director / Assistant Athletic Trainer University of California, Davis Academic Neuropathologist, Department of Medical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Southern Methodist University First-Year Writing, Lecturer Positions
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