Kentucky lawmakers override veto to pass bill authorizing faculty furloughs for financial reasons Lawmakers in the Kentucky General Assembly have overridden Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill that would have allowed public universities and community colleges in the state to fire faculty, including tenured staff, for financial reasons.House Bill 490 passed earlier in the…
gave University of Delhi The academic council on Wednesday approved the introduction of one-year postgraduate programs in several departments, even as faculty members expressed concern over both the academic implications and the conduct of the meeting.The newly approved courses will be aligned with the Postgraduate Curriculum Framework 2024 and aligned with the National Education Policy…
Harvard postpones vote on grade limits Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) has postponed a highly anticipated vote on a controversial proposal to limit A grades, citing the need for extended faculty debate. According to The Harvard Crimson , the proposal — designed to address grade inflation at Harvard College — was initially…
Lawmakers approve HB 490, sparking debate over educational freedom in Kentucky Kentucky’s Senate on Friday passed HB 490, a controversial bill that would give public college governing boards the authority to fire faculty members for broadly defined financial reasons, including low enrollment in programs or majors and “misalignment of income and expenses,” according to the…
At a time when American universities are reexamining how they position themselves on public expression, Boston University has removed pride flags displayed on campus buildings, raising concerns among sections of its faculty.University officials said the decision was prompted by an indication governing a “content neutral policy”. According to a university statement, visible displays can shift…
Columbia University has confirmed plans to gradually expand its undergraduate student body while simultaneously announcing a series of infrastructure and academic investments aimed at improving campus life. However, the decision has raised concerns among faculty members and student leaders who argue that existing resources are already stretched.University administrators informed faculty that the expansion would proceed…