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Former Dean Sues College, Claims Discrimination

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charletta Barringer-Brown A former Southside Virginia Community College administrator is alleging discrimination as a reason she was fired from her position. Barringer-Brown served as dean of the department of humanities, social sciences, and business at Southside Virginia.

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In Lawsuit, Two Professors Allege Retaliation and Discrimination By Cuyahoga Community College Administrators

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) professors are suing the school, claiming that it and its top administrators retaliated against them for making critical comments about the school to the press, Cleveland.com reported. The lawsuit was filed Monday by attorney Subodh Chandra in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

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Stanford Law DEI Dean on Leave After Disrupted Event

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A Stanford University law school dean at the center of a free speech controversy has been placed on leave amid continuing criticism of the March 9 event, at which students shouted down federal judge Kyle Duncan, an anti-LGBTQ+ conservative, who had been invited to speak on campus. Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?:

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Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College (PCC). Dr. Maria Pharr “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as next president of Pitt Community College and look forward to contributing to the college’s legacy of leadership excellence,” said Pharr. Pharr starts the role Aug.

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VICTORY: Lawsuit ends with Collin College professor reinstated after being fired for union advocacy, supporting removal of Confederate monuments

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3, 2022 — Two down, one to go in a trio of lawsuits against the Texas college that just can’t resist firing professors for exercising their First Amendment rights. As part of the settlement, the college agreed to a two-year, $230,000 teaching contract with Jones and to pay $145,000 in attorneys’ fees. . “I McKINNEY, Texas, Nov.

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. UC Irvine was one of the earliest colleges to have such a center.

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Connecticut College president resigns under pressure

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Connecticut College president Katherine Bergeron is stepping down in the wake of student protests and widespread calls for her resignation over missteps on diversity, equity and inclusion. While Connecticut College ultimately canceled the event, the move came too late, prompting King to step down. That is my wish for Conn.”

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