Z. W. Taylor, Ph.D.
Contributing Writer
Dr. Z.W. Taylor is an assistant professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Taylor has worked in education for 13 years as a pre-college counselor, assistant director of admissions, and admissions analyst, specifically aiming to serve low-income students and students of color.
Read Z. W. Taylor, Ph.D.'s Latest Articles
How Will the Affirmative Action Ban Impact Race-Based Scholarship Programs?
Colleges and universities must now consider the future of race-based scholarship programs and their historical impact on students of color.
August 31, 20234 Ways Colleges Can Address Food Insecurity Among College Students
Food insecurity continues to be an issue for college students. Here are four ways colleges and universities can address this problem.
How Satisfactory Academic Progress Impacts Your Financial Aid
Students rely on federal aid to earn a degree, but maintaining satisfactory academic progress can be confusing. Learn how your grades can impact your financial aid options.
If HBCUs Want to Better Serve Students With Disabilities, They Must Improve Web Accessibility
HBCUs do incredible equity work to help close the racial wealth gap. To better serve students with disabilities, HBCUs must improve web accessibility.
November 7, 2022The Language of College Is Complex. This Is Why Language Access Matters for ELL Students
The focus on native English speakers has impacted language access for ELL students. If colleges care about language accessibility, that must change.
October 7, 2022