Sat.Apr 06, 2024

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WEEKEND READING – From Compliance to Culture: Safeguarding in Higher Education

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This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Chris East ( LinkedIn ), co-founder of Cornerstone Safeguarding Consultancy. Chris has over 15 years of experience in safeguarding and pastoral support. After reading Rose Stephenson’s brilliant blog post titled Creating Robust Safeguarding Policies to Enhance the Student Experience , I was encouraged to contribute my perspective on a related aspect of safeguarding within higher education.

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Bluffton U to merge with University of Findlay - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Bluffton University will merge with the University of Findlay by fall 2025, pending approval from state agencies and their shared accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission. The private Christian institutions — both founded in the 19th century — are located about 20 miles apart in northwest Ohio and will continue to operate independently until the merger is finalized.

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Pittsburgh Technical College put on probation, with accreditation at risk - Evan Robinson-Johnson, Pittsburg Post-Gazette

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Pittsburgh Technical College has been placed on probation and is at risk of losing its accreditation, the latest blow to the 75-year-old North Fayette institution that has been fighting controversy over concerns about its financial stability and leadership. PTC’s accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, said on its website that the college has provided “insufficient evidence” of compliance with standards related to ethics, finances and governance.

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