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HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

Hofstra University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Hempstead, New York W. Houston Dougharty Established: 1935 Vice President for Student Affairs www.hofstra.edu “This is a terrific time to be on our student affairs team at Hofstra. We are welcoming, creative, inclusive, and student-centered – providing an amazing place to be an intentional student affairs educator and student […]

February 25, 2016

HOFSTRA-UNIVERSITY

INDIANA UNIVERSITY–PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS

IUPUI SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Indianapolis, Indiana Dr. Zebulun R. Davenport Established: 1969 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs www.iupui.edu “I am humbled by the recognition as one of the 2016 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs. In the Division of Student Affairs at IUPUI, we work diligently to create spaces that recognize, respect […]

February 25, 2016

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST

Indiana University Southeast SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: New Albany, Indiana Jason L. Meriwether Established: 1941 Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs www.ius.edu “This accolade is a reflection of the values and strategic focus of the IU Southeast Student Affairs team. We are committed to diversity in varying ideas, thoughts and approaches to creatively […]

February 25, 2016

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

The Ohio State University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Columbus, Ohio Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston Established: 1870 Vice President for Student Life www.osu.edu “Supporting students is challenging but rewarding, and cannot occur without a staff that is whole-heartedly devoted to creating the extraordinary student experience. Our team at Ohio State is simply phenomenal and I am proud […]

February 25, 2016

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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

Saint Louis University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: St. Louis, Missouri Dr. Kent Porterfield Established: 1818 Vice President for Student Development www.slu.edu “Saint Louis University is truly honored to be selected as one of the 2016 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs. This is the second consecutive year we have been recognized in this […]

February 25, 2016

SAINT-LOUIS-UNIVERSITY

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Edwardsville, Illinois Dr. Jeffrey N. Waple Established: 1957 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs www.siue.edu “The university’s Division of Student Affairs displays a strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of SIUE. On a daily basis, we work to enhance a welcoming campus culture that features citizenship, […]

February 25, 2016

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORPUS CHRISTI

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Corpus Christi, Texas Dr. Don D. Albrecht Established: 1947 Vice President for Student Engagement www.tamucc.edu “It’s very rewarding and reassuring when your efforts in inclusion are recognized, and we are deeply honored to receive this designation. The university provides a supportive, multicultural learning community on the […]

February 25, 2016

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TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Texas State University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: San Marcos, Texas Dr. Joanne H. Smith Established: 1899 Vice President for Student Affairs www.txstate.edu “It gives me great pleasure for our Student Affairs Division to be named a promising place to work. Our philosophy is based on building a culture of care for students and staff and […]

February 25, 2016

TEXAS-STATE-UNIVERSITY

UMM

UMM SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Machias, Maine Dr. Melvin D. Adams III Established: 1909 Dean of Students and Admissions www.machias.edu “It is an honor to receive this recognition from a highly respected and innovative organization — American College Personnel Association. Our student affairs staff is exemplary in numerous ways. They are committed to student empowerment, […]

February 25, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

University of West Georgia SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Carrollton, Georgia Dr. Scot A. Lingrell Established: 1906 Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management www.westga.edu “We are all about employee engagement and developing leaders. That, along with paying close attention to hiring great people and giving them the tools to be successful, make for a […]

February 25, 2016

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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

University of Denver SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Denver, Colorado Dr. Patricia S. Helton Established: 1864 Associate Provost www.du.edu “We are fortunate to have a dedicated and committed staff of competent student affairs professionals who value and understand the importance of inclusive excellence. We take inclusive excellence seriously at the University of Denver and have made […]

February 25, 2016

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VIRGINIA TECH

Virginia Tech SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Blacksburg, Virginia Dr. Patricia A. Perillo Established: 1872 Vice President for Student Affairs www.vt.edu “The Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech is honored to receive this award. Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, our robust student learning centered divisional curriculum, our engagement in best assessment practices, and […]

February 25, 2016

DARRELL BAZZELL

DARRELL BAZZELL has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer of The University of Texas at Austin, effective April 18. He is vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Bazzell earned a bachelor’s from UW–Madison.

February 25, 2016

DARRELL-BAZZELL

4 Students Sue Providence for Ban on Renting House Together

PROVIDENCE, R.I. ― Four college students are suing the city of Providence, Rhode Island, over an ordinance that bans them from living together in a single-family home. The Johnson & Wales University students are joined in the suit filed Tuesday by their landlord, and backed by the American Civil Liberties Union. The city council passed […]

February 24, 2016

Stanford Creates World’s Biggest Scholars Program

PALO ALTO, Calif. ― Nike co-founder Phil Knight is donating $400 million to Stanford University to help create the largest fully-endowed scholarship in the world with the goal of preparing a new generation of global leaders, university officials said Wednesday. With Knight’s gift and donations from alumni and Stanford’s Board of Trustees members, the Knight-Hennessy […]

February 24, 2016

Chicago State to End School Year Early to Save Money

CHICAGO ― Chicago State University has told students and faculty that it was eliminating spring break and shortening the semester because it may have to close down because of a lack of funding amid the prolonged stalemate over a state budget. In a memo to faculty and students on Tuesday, university President Thomas Calhoun said […]

February 24, 2016

Florida State Frat Suspended Following Hazing Investigation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ― Florida State officials have suspended the school’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity following a police investigation into hazing allegations. The university reported in a news release Wednesday that the complaint was filed in January through the school’s hazing website. The TKE member said pledges were forced to participate in a drinking game called […]

February 24, 2016

How Low-Income Students Are Fitting in at Elite Colleges

In recent years, college campuses have been rocked by black students protesting racial bigotry, and women’s groups denouncing sexual harassment. But in the age of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump’s class-based politics, we’re beginning to see something new: the rise of low-income and working-class students protesting longstanding inequalities on campus that in the previous decades […]

February 24, 2016