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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

Many higher ed institutions around the country, including the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and New York University, also have employed directors of student basic needs and implemented various other programs to address student poverty.

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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Being a part of the community at Compton College, where I serve as president and CEO, is essential to my work. This was especially true when I was hired as acting dean of student affairs at Compton nearly 18 years ago. Back then, I worked directly with students each day.

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On-campus needle-disposal boxes reduce risk for students

Inside Higher Ed

Administrators say it has proven to be an effective resource for students, and that the boxes usually get filled. “I have never had a student ask for another location,” said Melissa Sharkey, assistant dean of students. “We know they’re in the right places because they’re used.

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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

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VTSU is a new school made up of seasoned parts, consolidated from Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College. Administrators chose Parwinder Grewal in July of 2022 to oversee the revamp and hopefully return the merged institution to financial stability.

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Free speech concerns prompt calls to shun Yale Law grads

Inside Higher Ed

These foundational values guide everything we do,” Dean Heather Gerken wrote in an Oct. ” Academic Freedom Administration Students Employment Issues Editorial Tags: College administration Law Free speech Image Source: Facebook/Yale Law School Image Caption: Free speech concerns linger at Yale Law School.