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University of Dayton, Sinclair CC share students

Inside Higher Ed

Prior, funding came primarily from the two institutions and some donor-funded scholarships to support academy students and a graduate assistant for the program. million from an anonymous donor couple to support the academy’s services and fund scholarships. million to support the UD Sinclair Academy. Additionally, UD received $1.25

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College cancels classes for career, advising expo

Inside Higher Ed

The Breen Center for Career and Professional Development and the office of the provost organized the event, creating a day off in the academic calendar for this inaugural expo. The college offered students an event attendance incentive: a chance to win a $500 scholarship. Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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A professor's job is endangered for teaching about race

Inside Higher Ed

The professor, Samuel Joeckel, said in an email that the dean of his department and the university’s provost waited outside the class he was teaching last week to inform him of the news. ” According to his university biography, Joeckel’s scholarship is about issues of importance to Christian higher education (and others).

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Brown faculty votes to restrict P&T committee to full profs

Inside Higher Ed

Faculty members who voted against the new rule have cited a variety of concerns, including those about equity and inclusion and whether a committee composed exclusively of senior professors will sufficiently value emerging areas and modes of scholarship. The university referred questions about the new policy to Wong.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Teik Lim “My family did not have much money, but with the help of a generous undergraduate scholarship from Michigan Tech, I was able to support myself through college and become the first member of my family to earn a college degree,” said Lim. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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West Virginia U proposal outlines process for firing faculty

Inside Higher Ed

A recommendation for noncontinuation triggers a multilevel review, including by the provost. Removing job protections would also weaken academic freedom, or the ability of faculty to conduct research, produce rigorous scholarship and creative work, and teach free of political pressures and influence by wealthy donors.”

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Universities Continue to Expand Access, Affordability Despite Federal Funding Slowdown

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In addition to its two major affordability programs, UIUC designates a number of scholarships and grants for individuals from underrepresented groups, such as first-generation students and those transferring from community colleges.