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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

Mora became director of the basic needs center in 2019. A former supervisor advocated for that position; they had seen the need for a new center, a larger staff and a director to oversee all aspects of helping students meet their basic needs. California lawmakers signaled their support for such efforts by approving $18.5

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On the offense: A new Trump defamation suit, yet another one threatened, and more! — FAN 352

FIRE

Be advised that the Board, including its individual members, may be subject to suit and exposed to a judgment for damages, including punitive damages, for defamation. Timothy Zick, “ The First Amendment in the Trump Era ” (Oxford University Press, 2019). Trump files $475 million damages action against CNN. A suit never materialized.”

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Statehouses support foster youth with college

Inside Higher Ed

California had 28,407 children entering foster care in 2019, according to state data for youth through age 17. ” Jennifer Manley, dean of student engagement and retention at South Puget Sound Community College, said grant money provided through the pilot program has helped the college rent three apartment units for students.

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