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Education Secretary Nominee: Curbing Student Loan Debt, Campus Assaults Among Priorities
Student loan debt and the campus sexual assault debate were two of the higher-education-related items on the agenda during the Senate education committee hearing on President Obama’s nominee for secretary of education on Thursday afternoon.
February 25, 2016
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Profile of Nation’s Innovators Doesn’t Mirror Those of Gates, Zuckerberg Booker T. Washington: A Complicated Legacy Reinvention Initiative Cause for Debate at City Colleges of Chicago University Leaders Debate Police Involvement in Campus Sexual Assaults
February 25, 2016
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Univ. of Missouri Fires Instructor After Student Run-ins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ― The University of Missouri on Thursday fired an assistant professor who had been suspended after run-ins with student journalists during protests last year, including a videotaped confrontation where she called for “some muscle” to remove a videographer from the Columbia campus. Melissa Click’s actions were “not compatible with university policies and […]
February 25, 2016
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Texas Dean Leaving School Because of Campus Carry Law
AUSTIN, Texas ― A prominent dean at the University of Texas said Thursday he is leaving the state for another job in large part because of the new Texas law that will allow concealed handguns in public college classrooms. Fritz Steiner, dean of the Texas School of Architecture, was named dean of the University of […]
February 25, 2016
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South Africa: Protesting Students Torch University Buildings
JOHANNESBURG ― Students were ordered on Thursday to abandon a South African university, leaving behind charred, smoldering buildings after protests turned violent. North-West University said protesting students burned an administration building and science center at the campus in Mahikeng (also called Mafikeng) on Wednesday night. Student protests have erupted across South Africa, often aimed at […]
February 25, 2016
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Harvard Replaces ‘House Master’ Title with ‘Faculty Dean’
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. ― Faculty dorm leaders who were previously called house masters at Harvard will now be called faculty deans. College officials announced the change on Wednesday following complaints that the title “master” had historical ties to slavery. The dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Michael Smith, said in a campus email that […]
February 25, 2016
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Charges Against NY College Students who Claimed Bias Attack
ALBANY, N.Y. ― Three 20-year-old Black female college students who claimed a group of White men and women harassed them with racial slurs aboard a city bus are being charged with assault. Officials at the University at Albany announced Thursday that two of the women, Ariel Agudio and Asha Burwell, both of Long Island, also […]
February 25, 2016
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2016 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs
The Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs national survey was first commissioned by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education in 2011. The national survey is administered by the Center for Higher Education Enterprise (CHEE) at The Ohio State University, which is directed by Professor Terrell Strayhorn. Among […]
February 25, 2016
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY BEEBE
Arkansas University Beebe SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Jonesboro, Arkansas Dr. Deborah Garrett Founded in 1909 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs www.asub.edu “One of the strengths of Arkansas State University-Beebe Student Support Services is its commitment to professional development that begins as soon as a staff person is hired. As the vice chancellor, I personally conduct […]
February 25, 2016
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BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
Bridgewater State University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Bridgewater, Massachusetts Dr. Jason B. Pina Established: 1837 Vice President of Student Affairs www.bridgew.edu “From my perspective, our division has some of the best, nationally recognized student affairs leaders working together on student engagement, retention and success. What is most promising to those joining our student affairs community […]
February 25, 2016
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BRYANT UNIVERSITY
Bryant University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Smithfield, Rhode Island Dr. John R. Saddlemire Established: 1863 Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students www.bryant.edu “Creating an environment that is promising and engaging for staff begins with putting ego aside and being open to ideas and change. The strength of any staff is its new […]
February 25, 2016
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS
California State University Channel Islands SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Camarillo, California Dr. Wm. Gregory Sawyer Established: 2002 Vice President for Student Affairs www.csuci.edu “I am honored that California State University Channel Islands (CI) has been selected as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Aff airs 2016 for the second consecutive year. […]
February 25, 2016
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CENTRE COLLEGE
Centre College SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Danville, Kentucky Randy Hays Established: 1819 Vice President and Dean of Student Life www.centre.edu “Working at Centre for these 20-plus years has been rewarding beyond what I ever anticipated. I am so fortunate to work with a team of educators who are dedicated to preparing our students for lives […]
February 25, 2016
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HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
Hamline University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: St. Paul, Minnesota Dr. Alan Sickbert Established: 1854 Dean of Students www.hamline.edu “Hamline University possesses a strong commitment to diversity in our workplace and in the staffing practices of our departments. The Student Affairs Division has historically hired staff that value diversity as part of their professional identity and […]
February 25, 2016
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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
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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
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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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