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Faculty and Staff at University of Colorado Boulder Walk Out, Demand Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Faculty and staff at the University of Colorado Boulder walked out and protested for higher wages and other demands Thursday, CPR reported. Non-tenure track faculty, contracted staff, and student workers demanded raises and better working conditions. In 2021, the majority of CU’s faculty is non-tenure-track (66%).

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Fresno Pacific University Students Protest Faculty and Staff Cuts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students at Fresno Pacific University students are criticizing and protesting faculty and staff reductions due to university budget cuts, which could put several university programs at risk, KFSN reported. Carson said he is one of six faculty being laid off. A protest of "Tents and Togas" took place Jan.

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Yale University Faculty and Staff Not Required to Get Second Booster Shot for Spring Semester

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yale University faculty and staff will not be mandated to get a second booster shot before returning for spring semester, Yale Daily News reported. Faculty have voiced mixed reactions to the move. Students may seek exemptions on medical or religious grounds. Students may seek exemptions on medical or religious grounds. “We

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Kirkwood Community College to Close or Modify Programs and Lay Off Faculty and Staff Due to Low Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kirkwood Community College will be closing or modifying three programs and is laying off faculty and staff, citing low enrollment, Corridor Business Journal reported. One such program that will be receiving changes is the truck driving program.

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Faculty, Staff Members Serve as Key Mental Health Resources for Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Faculty, Staff Members Serve as Key Mental Health Resources for Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 03/06/2024 - 03:00 AM A survey of Iowa community college employees found stakeholders want to support students’ mental health, but many feel underprepared to do so. University of Iowa researchers identified six solutions to help.

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Concordia University announces cut to staff, faculty at both campuses - Megan Carpenter, Spectrum News 1

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Concordia University announced cuts to staff and faculty are imminent at both its Mequon, Wis., The future of another private university in Wisconsin is in flux, as financial deficits cause upcoming layoffs. and Ann Arbor, Michigan campuses.

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Cleveland State prepares to offer buyouts to faculty, staff amid financial trouble - Amy Morona, Signal Cleveland

Ray Schroeder

Cleveland State University is preparing to offer faculty and staff voluntary buyout packages to help close a projected $40 million budget gap.

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