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The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Tuscaloosa, Ala. Dr. David L. Grady Founded in 1831 Vice President for Student Affairs Division of Student Affairs http://www.sa.ua.edu Founded as Alabama’s first public college, The University of Alabama (UA) has more than 36,000 students from around the world, and is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research […]

August 12, 2015

Students

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Stony Brook, N.Y. Dr. Peter M. Baigent Founded in 1957 Vice President for Student Affairs Office of Student Services http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/stu/ Stony Brook University is one of America’s most dynamic public universities, a center of academic excellence and an essential part of the region’s economy. A member of the […]

August 12, 2015

Students

Sam Houston State University

FRANK-PARKERNamed for the first president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) was founded to educate teachers for the public schools of Texas.

August 12, 2015

Students

Ohio University

Ohio University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Athens, OH Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones Founded in 1804 Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Division of Student Affairs www.ohio.edu/studentaffairs/ One of the oldest public universities in America, Ohio University was founded in 1804 with a mission of developing students personally and intellectually. The university seeks to realize its mission […]

August 12, 2015

Students

Book Tackles Best Practices Within Higher Education

When it comes to examining best practices within higher education, majority institutions should take a look at work being done at many of the nation’s minority-serving institutions.

August 12, 2015

Students

St. Louis U. Lowers Tuition for First Responders

ST LOUIS ― Saint Louis University will offer a reduced tuition rate for first responders seeking to pursue bachelor’s degrees or certificates in the university’s School of Professional Studies.

August 6, 2015

Disabilties

ADA at 25: Making Life Accessible

Five days before he was to start college, Fred Maahs’ world turned upside down.

July 28, 2015

Disabilties

Marshall’s Handling of American Indian Remains Investigated

Marshall University’s handling of American Indian remains is under investigation by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

July 27, 2015

Disabilties

University of Michigan Settles Disability Bias Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice says it has settled a lawsuit against the University of Michigan that accused the school of failing to provide proper job reassignment to employees with disabilities.

July 23, 2015

African-American

Congress Pondering How to Catch Up With Education

As Congress moves towards reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA), members of a Senate committee said that they would hope to encourage innovation in higher education.

July 22, 2015

Students

Va. Faith-based School Drops Same-Sex Marriage Hiring Ban

Eastern Mennonite University says it will no longer discriminate against job prospects who are in same-sex marriages.

July 21, 2015

Disabilties

ED Enforces Complaint System for Colleges and Universities

In an effort to avert fiascos that leave college students in a lurch, the U.S. Department of Education earlier this month began enforcement of a federal requirement for colleges and universities to have complaint systems in place for students.

July 12, 2015