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Fort Scott Community College Settles Lawsuit on 2021 Death of Football Player Tirrell Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tirrell Williams, 19 In August 2021, Williams collapsed following impromptu exercises – per orders from coach Carson Hunter – with allegedly no water. Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) has settled a lawsuit regarding the heat-related death of football player Tirrell Williams, NPR reported. Williams died two weeks later.

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Former Northwestern Volleyball Player Sues, Alleging Failure to Properly Address Hazing Incident in 2021

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A former Northwestern University volleyball player is suing the school, alleging university officials failed to properly address a 2021 hazing incident and seeking at least $50,000 in damages and a jury trial, NPR reported.

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Top Reads of 2021

The Scholarly Teacher

Designing Self-Care Practices for This Academic Year. Inclusivity Begins with Overcoming Bias. Rethinking our Relationship with Grading: An Invitation to Reflect and Make the Time. Assigning Roles to Increase the Effectiveness of Group Work. Grading as Instruction: Designing for Practice. Moving from Zoom to In-Person Teaching.

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2021 Completions: Bachelor’s Program Trends

Gray Associates

Get the latest insights on bachelor's degree program trends in 2021. From the top disciplines to the fastest-growing programs and a breakdown of online completions, you won't want to miss our latest blog.

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International students boosted UK economy by £42bn in 2021/2 – study

The Guardian Higher Education

Report finds economic benefit to UK rose by a third in three years, making overseas students a significant contributor to economy The economic benefit international students bring to the UK has jumped by a third in three years, boosting the economy by an estimated £42bn in 2021/2, according to new analysis.

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CU Boulder to Pay $4.5 million in Back Pay to Settle Discrimination Claim from Female Faculty Members

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following the passage of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act in 2019, CU Boulder conducted an equity analysis in 2021 to determine whether it complies with the new law. 1, 2021, and was created to close the gender pay gap. The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act was enacted on Jan.

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Celebrating International Education Week 2021

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on November 16, 2021 by Cat Rogliano. In 2021, the week of recognition falls during November 15-19. The post Celebrating International Education Week 2021 appeared first on AIFS Study Abroad Blog. Each year, we celebrate all things international education and study abroad during International Education Week.