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U of Houston removes social justice–focused dean of social work

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The University of Houston suddenly removed its dean of social work last month. The former dean, Alan Dettlaff—who is returning to the social work faculty, for now—says his views on racial justice got him fired. ” None of the college’s four full professors responded to interview requests.

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

To be sure, the institution has many noteworthy individuals championing and supporting its efforts, including executive leaders at venerable universities such as Oxford and Columbia and esteemed philanthropic organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students for Fair Admissions, the conservative organization behind the lawsuits, has since turned its gaze toward military academies, seeking to eliminate race-conscious considerations there as well. Wutoh, Howard provost and chief academic officer in an announcement in April. Greg Abbott, takes effect Jan.

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Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

The Change Leader, Inc.

I helped oversee the public affairs work and worked very closely with the government relations team there. 00:36:35] We’ve all seen the polling and we’ve talked about it ad nauseum, that the American public in particular doesn’t trust the value of higher education. 00:56:49] Erin Hennessy: Amen. [00:56:50]