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Q&A with Vanessa Walker, co-author of Major Problems in American History

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 5 minutes We recently had the opportunity to talk with Vanessa Walker , new co-author of “Major Problems in American History, Volume I, 5th edition. Why were you excited to join the Major Problems in American History series as a co-author? History encompasses such a vast array of topics.

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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

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The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable to the provider. Among these are Codes of Practice and Guidance documents.

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Education Department Revises Restrictions on Race Initiatives

Insight Into Diversity

Since coming into power, the new administration has focused on enforcing conservative legal principles in education, particularly regarding race and gender policies. Notably, it clarifies that cultural celebrations, such as Black History Month events, are permissible as long as they are open to all students.

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Indigenous Peoples in Higher Education: Inherited Histories and Pernicious Status Quos

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alex Red Corn Recently at our Indigenous Peoples Day gathering at Kansas State University, Chief Ben Barnes of the Shawnee spoke from the heart about matters related to Shawnee histories and their ongoing presence as a Native nation. Even if they were to attend, we do not offer any courses on Kaw language, government, or history.

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Surviving and thriving in HE professional services

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Reeds defines Professional Services as replacing and embracing terms such as administrators, non-academic staff or support staff. A body of University Academic Administrative Staff created in 1961 became the Conference of University Administrators in 1993.

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The Dark Legacy of Elite University Medical Centers

Higher Education Inquirer

In recent years, books like Medical Apartheid by Harriet Washington have illuminated the history of medical abuse, but they also serve as a reminder that inequality in healthcare goes far beyond race and touches upon the economic and social circumstances of individuals.

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College Board Unveils New AP African American Studies Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I have no issue with College Board putting African American Studies into practice in high schools,” said Dr. Marvin T Chiles, an assistant professor of African American history at Old Dominion University. Marvin T Chiles The release builds upon the pilot program that College Board released and implemented in select U.S. Florida Gov.

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