Published on March 27, the plan for the degree paves the way for a new type of joint program, delivered on a voluntary basis at national, regional or institutional level, and based on a common set of criteria agreed at European level. Such a European degree would allow higher education institutions from different countries to…
* Texas AG Ken Paxton will supposedly work at a food bank as part of a plea deal in his fraud case. [Houston Chronicle] * Clients lament learning about rate hikes through letters or ebilling platforms without the courtesy of a private phone conversation. Welcome to “how everyone else in the world gets treated.” [American…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 9, 2024 at 10:57 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Friday, August 9, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 9, 2024, 10:57 AM),…
“Give me one moment in time. When I’m more than I thought could be. When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away. And the answers are all up to me.” Ah, the lyrics remembered from a Whitney Houston song sung at the 1988 Olympics Opening Ceremonies. The Olympic torch. The…
In some ways, 2020 seemed like it would be a watershed year for diversity officers. Given the spate of high-profile murders of Black Americans, we witnessed a surge of national empathy. In a short span of time, many college and university leaders within predominantly white institutions (PWIs) rushed to support DEI initiatives. Perhaps you recall…
More than 300 representatives of 90 school districts attended the annual Canadian Association of Public Schools – International conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this week for professional development and networking. School districts are busy, said Bonnie McKie, executive director of CAPS-I. “Coming to Canada for K-12 is as popular as ever. Some programs are already…
The University of Southern California has canceled the valedictorian speech for its 2024 commencement ceremony due to safety concerns, prompting widespread criticism via social media from academicians who argue that the university is looking to restrict free speech. Dr. Andrew T. GuzmanThe concerns arose from criticisms and pushback regarding the university’s selected valedictorian, whose social…
Social skills matter. Appearance matters. Graciousness matters. How much do fundraising soft skills matter when dealing with major donors? Tons! Why do you need social skills? If you are oblivious to your soft skills, you’ll miss important cues that can have everything to do with your career and your ability to raise money. Your job…
Home The Modern Law Library ‘The Lawyer Millionaire’ author shares the… The Modern Law Library ‘The Lawyer Millionaire’ author shares the 7 biggest money mistakes lawyers can make By Lee Rawles June 19, 2024, 9:45 am CDT Finances are a fraught area for many attorneys. Despite a high earning potential, new lawyers often start out…
Good digital signage is one of the best ways to impart critical information to viewers exactly when and where they need it. For colleges, informational displays can be used to provide everything from directions around campus to schedules for sports and entertainment events. And unlike static signage, good digital displays can be updated as often…