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Community colleges suffer from employee shortages

Confessions of a Community College Dean

But the system doesn’t have enough administrative staff to navigate the complexities of managing a multistate workforce and can’t offer the flexibility some employees want. She also noted that a growing lack of financial aid officers at the colleges risks slowing down the processing of student financial aid paperwork.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The projected opening date is to be determined but likely Fall 2027 or Fall 2028 pending construction timelines. (5) 7) Residence Hall Health and Safety: Overall Student Comment: What can VCU administration do to ensure healthy living within the dorms including the timely reporting of health and safety issues?

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President moves: Why community members are opposed to 2 leaders stepping down

University Business

His term will begin in January 2024 and will run through 2028. His most notable contribution to the school system was spurring record enrollment rates, thanks to his implementation of a two-year tuition freeze and full-cost financial aid packages for under-resourced students.