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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

University Business

As accomplished as his tenure was, he was humble enough to credit his 12-year career at Concordia to its late former president for establishing a solid foundation that allowed him to seamlessly take the liberal arts school to the next level. “I Previous to that at Saint Paul College (Minn.)

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West Coast campuses hit by heat wave

Inside Higher Ed

The College of Marin posted heat warnings on Twitter last Thursday telling students of expected temperatures at or above 90 degrees through Tuesday. ” the community college tweeted. Fifty cots have been set up in various air-conditioned places on campus for students to sleep on if their rooms are too warm.

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The Five Things You Should be Doing to Prepare for AI’s First Full Year at College

WCET Frontiers

A theater course at a small liberal arts college. A comprehensive task force should include: IT, faculty, instructional designers, student support services (especially your campus accessibility office), faculty development, student affairs (especially your conduct office if your campus has one), general counsel, and, students.

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Survey: Campus facilities' impact on student success

Inside Higher Ed

Joel Frater, who serves on the Society for College and University Planning Council, has seen how campus design, including functionality and flexibility, links to retention. Environments that are conducive to learning and community building help keep students enrolled.

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Trans student housing gains popularity and demand

Inside Higher Ed

While the staff was enthusiastic about the idea, they were initially reluctant to accommodate some of the students’ requests, such as converting some of the floor’s two-person rooms to singles. “The priority wasn’t money, it wasn’t filling beds; it was making sure the students were comfortable,” she said.