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Notes in the Margins: Customs agents, transfer students and women in debt

Amid federal investigations, schools revise sexual assault policies Students at a number of schools have pressured administrations to change their response to sexual assault, many filing complaints with the Department of Education and prompting investigations. (USA Today) Tomorrow’s houses, brought to you by today’s students No longer just a buzzword, sustainability has become a driving force for…
by Alex Friedrich

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America's working class: The arguments against college

America's working class: The arguments against college

President Barack Obama, who has been speaking lately on economics and upward mobility, places special emphasis on access to higher education. But for some young adults, skipping college might be a better choice.

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Fired Globe dean: Whistleblower — or complainer in over her head?

Fired Globe dean: Whistleblower — or complainer in over her head?

A good bit of what has come out in the Globe University / Minnesota School of Business trial so far reflects what I’ve reported from the lawsuit and from a separate look at the school last year. But opening arguments today did include some interesting new tidbits — especially from the defense. Here’s a little…
by Alex Friedrich

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Globe-MSB whistleblower trial underway

Globe-MSB whistleblower trial underway

Just a quick overview on the whistleblower trial involving Globe University / Minnesota School of Business. I reported the lawsuit last year. More to come. The attorney for a former Globe University / Minnesota School of Business dean says she was fired for threatening to expose unethical practices by the for-profit college. In opening statements…
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Notes in the Margins: Sexism, racial separation and a student-employment guarantee

A Star Philosopher Falls, and a Debate Over Sexism Is Set Off The case of Colin McGinn, who agreed to leave the University of Miami after sexual harassment claims, has drawn scrutiny to a field that some say is rife with gender bias. (The New York Times) Universities warn national leaders against cutting funds Presidents and chancellors signed…
by Alex Friedrich

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Ten percent of students at MCTC are homeless

One in ten students at Minneapolis Community & Technical College is homeless, according to a documentary produced by MCTC students.

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Univ. of Wis. ranked 8th best party school

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's ranking as the nation's eighth best party school is being met not with a toast but a sigh by those who work to curb underage drinking.

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Enrollment flat at NE Minnesota colleges

Several colleges in northeastern Minnesota say enrollment is flat this year, perhaps because the economy is improving.

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Why some Minnesota colleges are projecting lower, stagnant enrollment

Why some Minnesota colleges are projecting lower, stagnant enrollment

Eric Berg, vice president for enrollment management at The College of St. Scholastica, tells the Duluth News Tribune why enrollment is flat or down at some northeastern Minnesota colleges: “There has been a longstanding belief that a recession is good for schools. When a recession hits, jobs go away, people go back to school. The…
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