Sat.Oct 07, 2023

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Calls to end one-to-one tuition after misconduct claim at Royal College of Music

The Guardian - Higher Education

Julian Lloyd Webber recommends teaching in groups after Royal College of Music professor is suspended following allegations All one-to-one music teaching of young students should be dropped by classical academies and conservatoires, according to the virtuoso cellist and campaigner Julian Lloyd Webber. He made his comments in reaction to news that a senior professor at the internationally renowned Royal College of Music in London has been suspended after allegations of misconduct.

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CBU to implement campus-wide budget cuts, citing financial deficit - Jason Bolton, Memphis Business Journal

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Christian Brothers University is facing a multimillion-dollar deficit that could necessitate significant budget cuts, according to an email to alumni obtained by MBJ. "We have reached a critical time for our university if we wish to continue this work for another 150 years," the email from CBU's Office of Alumni stated. "We must restore our financial viability and reallocate our programs and resources to provide the promise of college that our mission requires and act with determination and tran

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Lane Community College budget cuts delayed for now, decision to be made later - KVAL

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Wednesday evening, the Lane County Community College administration met to vote on potential budget cuts that totaled nearly $4 million dollars. Following over two hours of public testimony from students and faculty alike, the meeting concluded around 11 p.m., with three motions passed by the LCC board. The most significant of these motions involves the board directing the administration to work collaboratively with stakeholders on campus (faculty, staff, students, etc.) to develop more budget p