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The university after securonomics

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What if we funded higher education as if it was infrastructure? David Kernohan has been listening to the Shadow Chancellor The post The university after securonomics appeared first on Wonkhe.

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‘Left without a voice’: October general election could leave students in UK unable to vote

The Guardian - Higher Education

Universities fear an autumn election will not leave undergraduates enough time to register Hundreds of thousands of students could be left unable to vote if the government calls an October general election, because there may not be enough time to register them, universities and student unions have warned. Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, last week hinted at a possible election October date during questioning by a House of Lords select committee.

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Fontbonne University in Missouri to close due to budget problems and declining enrollment - JIM SALTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Economics and Change in Higher Education

A century-old university in suburban St. Louis will shut down next year, its president said Monday, citing declining enrollment and ongoing budget problems. Fontbonne University, in Clayton, was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1923, first as a place to educate young Catholic women. Enrollment for the fall semester was 874 students, including 650 undergraduates.

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'My bank account is at $59 right now' Saint Augustine's University employees struggle to make ends meet after not getting paid again - Aaron Thomas, WRAL

Economics and Change in Higher Education

As Saint Augustine's University navigates through financial challenges, employees shared their concerns with WRAL News as they continue waiting for multiple paychecks. One employee said she's used money from her savings, and she's behind on rent due to the missed paychecks. "I haven't been able to buy essentials like groceries; haven't been able to buy basic stuff like toilet paper," she said.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.