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Association of American Law Schools President Speaks on Cooperative Politics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander has always been interested in the realms of law, politics, and democracy. So much of my career I did my scholarship in the field of election law,” said Alexander, the Arthur J. I think it’s important to look at the way the law and the Constitution govern our elections.” Back in 2000, he was policy director for Sen.

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Alumni love their alma mater. Why not use them to win future students?

University Business

The old trope in politics is that Americans disdain Congress but love their own representative. But surprisingly, amid broad skepticism of institutions in general, alumni are staying true to their schools. Deputize your alumni as ‘influencers’ In general, alumni are more likely to be promoters of their alma mater than detractors.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Trump’s election and upcoming inauguration. His freshman year wasn’t just a time of political activism — it was a time of personal growth. “I Durmerrick Ross stands beneath lights at an event. Getting into Howard University was a dream come true for Durmerrick Ross. Ross jumped into life at Howard with aplomb.

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Interest rate changes could challenge universities, student loans and post 16 and vocational education

SRHE

If there is another 0.25% increase in the base rate, as is widely anticipated, this will place government and university finances under further pressure over the next few years with significant negative implications for HE students, the UK Government’s education budget in general and the further education college budget in particular.

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Florida colleges have no right to accreditation (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In what appears now to be a move in anticipation of trouble, Florida officials began exploring in recent months a switch to a new accreditor , reportedly a response to concerns raised by SACSCOC about conflicts of interest, political interference and threats to academic freedom in the state. In relation to Section 4.2.b

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Florida vs Department of Education: Implications and Background: Redefining State Control in Higher Education

The Change Leader, Inc.

The Background – Leading Up to the Lawsuit The lawsuit has been coming for a while, especially considering we’re in the presidential election cycle with the Governor of Florida vying for the presidency. Many opponents of the move claim this is undue political influence on the institution. SACS objected to that.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

There has never been more political interference and influence on higher ed as there is now, especially in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. For example, the governor of Florida recently directed his attorney general to file a lawsuit against the Department of Education on changing accreditors.