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

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The University of Houston suddenly removed its dean of social work last month. The university has said it did so to better align the Graduate College of Social Work with broader institutional priorities. Magazine treatment: Trending: Trending text: Why Was a Dean Pushed Out? Not a Panacea.

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The Work We Do: Reflecting on CARL’s Competencies for Librarians in Canadian Research Libraries

ACRLog

The vision and mission statements of your library or institution? Direction from your supervisor or administration? The CARL Competencies. How do you envision your role as an academic librarian? With your job description? And do you have the knowledge, skills, and values to support this work? I am reminded of Christopher P.

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AAUP on Florida: authoritarian control wilting higher education

University Business

David Rancourt, the new dean of student affairs and former deputy secretary of state who’s lobbied and aided former GOP officials, has no higher education or student services experience. His wife is also involved with Moms for Liberty, a right-wing group influencing book bans and censorship.