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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Community colleges suffer from employee shortages

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Community colleges across the country are struggling to recruit and hire new people after losing faculty and staff members in droves during the pandemic. The number of community college faculty members also dropped 8.6

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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. At Nebraska, Carter oversaw almost 70,000 students, faculty and staff at four campuses. Despite some kind words offered by Hollway on Cantor’s tenure, state legislatures, faculty and possibly even Cantor herself are directly opposed to the decision.

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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) Students who have questions while navigating the off-campus housing process can reach out to advocacy.vcu.edu and connect with the team for assistance. (3)