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U of Missouri Dismissive of Grad Student Unionization Effort

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― The University of Missouri asserts in a court filing that graduate students have no rights to collective bargaining. And if they do have that right, they are doing it wrong, attorney Michael Kaemmerer wrote in a brief filed last week in Boone County Circuit Court, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported. The filing […]

Chancellor Jimmy Cheek Resigning at University of Tennessee in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― Jimmy Cheek, the chancellor of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, is resigning to rejoin the faculty. In a Tuesday announcement, the university praised Cheek for increased diversity at the school, record fundraising and $1 billion in new construction and renovation. Cheek has also faced numerous challenges during his tenure. They include […]

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Professors’ Group Votes to Sanction University of Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa ― A national group of professors has voted unanimously to sanction the University of Iowa for the way the school hired its new president. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the century-old American Association of University Professors voted Saturday to sanction UI for “substantial non-compliance with standards of academic government” during the […]

Leadership & Policy

American Public University System Names New President

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. ― Karan Powell has been named president of American Public University System. Powell is the University System’s executive vice president and provost. She replaces Wallace Boston, who will remain CEO of parent company American Public Education Inc. The University System says in a news release that Powell’s appointment is effective July 1. […]

Fired Coach Art Briles Lambastes Baylor University

AUSTIN, Texas ― Fired Baylor coach Art Briles is ripping his former employer, accusing the school of wrongful termination and indicating he has no interest in settling a federal lawsuit filed against him and the university by a woman who was raped by a football player. In a motion filed Thursday as part of the […]

Leadership & Policy

Paul Quinn Addresses Issues in Black Community With New Institute

In an effort to address a litany of economic, educational, public policy and leadership development issues, Paul Quinn College recently announced the creation of the African American Leadership Institute.

Dartmouth Taking Comprehensive Approach to Achieving Inclusion

The Ivy League college in New Hampshire is making efforts to increase diversity and inclusion on its campus.

Leadership & Policy

Newspaper: Audits Found Policy Violations at Kennesaw State

ATLANTA ― Georgia University System auditors have found breaches in conflict-of-interest and ethics policies by some officials at Kennesaw State University, according to an Atlanta newspaper. An audit report said Randall Shelton, Kennesaw State’s administrator over dining halls and food services vendors, did consulting work for one of the school’s current vendors and charged the […]

Leadership & Policy

Williston State President Resigns Earlier than Announced

WILLISTON, N.D. ― Williston State College President Raymond Nadolny resigned effective Monday, a year ahead of the date he previously announced. Nadolny originally announced the resignation to staff on May 16, saying he’d continue serving in the role until the end of his contract period on June 30, 2017. He had said with aging parents […]

Only Solution for Baylor University—Dump “Big-Time” Sports

The best way for Baylor University to rectify a scandal over its failure to implement Title IX standards throughout the university is to get rid of “big-time” sports.

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Poor Responses to Sex Assault Cases Sink Baylor President Ken Starr, Football Coach Art Briles

A scathing report as the result of an independent investigation into Baylor University’s handling of student sex assault allegations has led to the ouster of President Kenneth Starr and the suspension of football coach Art Briles with his firing expected to follow.

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Faculty & Staff

Faculty Strike at Green River College to Protest Cuts

AUBURN, Wash. ― Faculty members are striking at Green River College in Auburn to protest cuts proposed by the administration. The community college has proposed eliminating 11 programs and courses due to a $4 million budget shortfall. The Green River United Faculty Coalition says some professors could lose their jobs, though college spokeswoman Catherine Ushka […]

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