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American U staff strike for higher wages

Inside Higher Ed

Hoisting handmade signs and equipped with fans and water bottles to combat the heat, the strikers started by picketing at AU’s Washington College of Law, where first-year law students were starting orientation and returning ones had their first day of classes. “We’re asking for basic wages.”

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

“This incident is particularly harmful to our Black community members during this important celebration of Black History Month.” ” An official of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter to university president Sylvia M.

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Acting in the Best Interest of the Institution

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

President Welch (who prefers “Chuck” whenever possible) shared what inspired him to work in the education sector, leadership’s unique perspective, painful decisions for the good of the institution, and the value of authenticity and lived experience. The vice presidents have responsibility for their respective areas.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

They can also join student organizations and participate in activities at Illinois Tech. It’s atypical for most university presidents. We also have the first design school in the country. There’s also a preeminent architecture school, law school, business school, and the School of the Sciences.