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More from UB : Is TitleIX really protecting college students from sexual misconduct on campus? He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Houston, a master’s degree in history from Rice University, and a PhD in history from the University of Houston.
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The Vice President of Student Affairs Advisory Council is a unique collaborative effort between students and administrators where you can directly be involved in the VCU decision-making process so we can best serve you. To make a report and for additional information, please visit the TitleIX website.
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