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Columbia College Eliminates Vacancies After Faculty Cuts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Adjunct professors at the college went on a weeks long strike in October 2023 with demands for job security and health insurance. The college plans to sustain student services through reassignments, modifications to existing duties, and staggered work schedules.

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Columbia College Eliminates Vacancies After Faculty Cuts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Adjunct professors at the college went on a weeks long strike in October 2023 with demands for job security and health insurance. The college plans to sustain student services through reassignments, modifications to existing duties, and staggered work schedules.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As vice president of student affairs, Carter reports directly to CGU President Dr. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees. She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

There are liability release forms to consider, as well as liability insurance. Some students may be uncomfortable being assigned a project they are responsible for designing. They are best executed when community partnerships already exist. Being in “the field” may present liability concerns for your institution.

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Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning

EAB

By staying involved with graduates and offering alumni benefits, universities can attract alumni interested in lifelong learning experiences, and easily facilitate networking opportunities between current students and alumni. And, of course, advertising alumni connections can help recruit new students.

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