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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

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A month after she graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in history and global culture, she was hired by her alma mater to do just that. Student affairs administrators at UC Irvine used a one-time grant to create a new position for a food access and security coordinator. Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Temple gets $11 million gift for students with disabilities

Inside Higher Ed

” Rachel Stark, senior associate dean of students, said the donation will allow Temple to financially support more students with disabilities. Temple has a history of being a leader in supporting students with disabilities. Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

It was a blow to the students, faculty and staff of this private college in Worcester, Mass., which traced its history to the union of Leicester Academy, founded in 1784, and the Becker Business College, which opened in 1887. The two institutions shared both history and a deep connection to the Worcester community.

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Hazing prevention to be reviewed at New Mexico State

Inside Higher Ed

” Jamie Bronstein, a history professor and vice chair of the university’s Faculty Senate, criticized the institution for caring too much about its image at the expense of other concerns. “I regret the outcome,” Moccia said when asked whether he regretted bringing on Heiar to lead the men’s basketball program.

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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight

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Everyone loves a David and Goliath story, and at this moment in the history of higher education, small colleges could use one. He has written previously for RNL about best financial practices for universities and has also written for The Chronicle of Higher Education among other publications. The news has not been good.

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Professor's murder on campus raises urgent safety questions

Inside Higher Ed

According to information from the University of Arizona, Dervish was barred from campus in January in relation to student disciplinary proceedings. Dervish has a history of troubling behavior. His father, who lives in South Carolina, reportedly said that Dervish assaulted him and smashed his restaurant equipment several years ago.

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The reaction was swift when an anonymous student wrote “Black people suck” on a library whiteboard at American University in February. “This incident is particularly harmful to our Black community members during this important celebration of Black History Month.” Yes In-Article Careers: 3

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