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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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Two Tri-C professors sue administrators for retaliation

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Two tenured professors at Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio are suing former and current administrators at the college. The college denies the allegations. College administrators denied the retaliation allegations through a campus spokesperson. “And we’re going to make an effort to rectify it.

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Certificate Program Empowers Professionals to Drive Change in Juvenile Justice System

Insight Into Diversity

Matt Allen Operated as a partnership between UNO’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and its College of Public Affairs and Community Service’s Juvenile Justice Institute, the curriculum was structured around monthly themes critical to juvenile justice work.

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U of Houston removes social justice–focused dean of social work

Inside Higher Ed

The university has said it did so to better align the Graduate College of Social Work with broader institutional priorities. ” According to information from the university, Graduate College of Social Work enrollment grew from 405 in 2015 to 544 in 2022.

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Fraternities cut ties with USC

Inside Higher Ed

By disaffiliating, the UPIFC members have ceded their rights to use the USC logo or brand, access the college’s Greek life portal, participate in campuswide committees and club fairs, and secure personal and professional leadership opportunities. Sexual assault is reportedly more pervasive at USC than on other college campuses.

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

Half are nonwhite, and most (60 percent) are the first in their families to attend college. That may change—or not—depending on the outcome of UoPeople’s bid for accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), whose decision is expected this month. It’s a delicate balance.”

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University TikTok bans cause concern and confusion

Inside Higher Ed

According to Helen Thigpen, deputy commissioner for government relations and public affairs for the system, Montana universities are “considering providing additional direction for existing accounts. The Montana University System is currently considering additions to its policy that would address this issue.