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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

Many higher ed institutions around the country, including the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and New York University, also have employed directors of student basic needs and implemented various other programs to address student poverty.

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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Being a part of the community at Compton College, where I serve as president and CEO, is essential to my work. This was especially true when I was hired as acting dean of student affairs at Compton nearly 18 years ago. Back then, I worked directly with students each day.

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Free speech concerns prompt calls to shun Yale Law grads

Inside Higher Ed

He argued that Yale Law students haven’t faced consequences for shutting down a speaker last year, meaning “Yale not only tolerates the cancellation of views—it practices it.” Unpacking the Controversy. But if you do, Yale will support their ability to speak at the school.’ Is this diversity newsletter?: