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Notes in the Margins: Teachers, foreign students and LGBT health

UW System should give more power to campuses to compensate for budget cuts Among the proposed changes in a UW system committee report: UW System administration would no longer review academic programs for quality assurance — relying instead on campus-level reviews and accrediting bodies. UW System would still ensure programs aren’t duplicative. (Wisconsin State Journal) Are…
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Why face time might mean fewer bad times for college neighbors

Sylvia Holtberg, a 35-year resident of St. Paul’s Como neighborhood, explains why she thinks that meeting students in person as they move into rentals near the University of Minnesota might cut down on noise and litter in the area: “Just by putting a face to residents, it really gives the students a little pause for…
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Kaler to propose reduced tuition increase, investments

Just got this from the U: U of M President Kaler’s first budget amendment will reduce proposed tuition increases and support critical investments For the first time in his presidency, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will make recommendations for critical investments in the university when he presents his plan for allocating an additional $25…
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Books that other readers and listeners suggest before college

Books that other readers and listeners suggest before college

Here’s the second part of my post on which books MPR listeners and readers think are good preparation for college. It’s a compilation of suggestions from readers and listeners who tuned in to our Midmorning show on the subject last week. Some good stuff: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson Mountains Beyond Mountains: The…
by Alex Friedrich

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What's new at the U

What's new at the U

From the U: In “This Week @Minnesota” for Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2011, we move in with first year students, take a look at all there is to offer from the University of Minnesota at the Minnesota State Fair and take part in Welcome Week. As part of Welcome Week activities, students attended Convocation, received their…
by Alex Friedrich

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University of Minnesota's Kaler: We're important — not bloated

University of Minnesota's Kaler: We're important — not bloated

MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson In addition to its piece on MnSCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone, the Grand Forks Herald also has an interview with new University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, who seems a little more assertive than he has in past interviews. Sounds like he wants to remind the state legislature just how important the U is…
by Alex Friedrich

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How the MnSCU chief feels about the higher-education climate

How the MnSCU chief feels about the higher-education climate

In a look ahead with the Grand Forks Herald, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system Chancellor Steven Rosenstone tells the paper what he thinks of the coming challenges: “The moment we are about to enter into is going to be the scariest moment for higher education in our lifetime.” He also gives an idea of…
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How the laws of physics change on Hamline's Move-In Day

How the laws of physics change on Hamline's Move-In Day

In this Hamline University Move-In Day video, new-student mentor Brandon Zeman cites a phenomenon that dorm movers surely notice each fall: “It seems twice as many people live on the fourth floor than on any other floor.”
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Rankings, Brits and the 10-grand bachelor's degree

Grad school deans: Don’t be ruled by U.S. News rankings College presidents brace for backlash from trustees and alumni when their institution slips a spot or two in the premiere collegiate rankings. Within the smaller universe of professional schools, the effect is considerably more intense. (The Washington Post) Room For Debate: Rick Perry’s Plan: $10,000 for…
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