Efforts to restrict critical race theory infringe "on the right of faculty to teach and of students to learn," a broad coalition of historians, faculty and administrators says.
Kansas' state universities must generate a list of courses that cover critical race theory after a state senator asked the Board of Regents to look into the topic.
The event aims to help institutional leaders 'become more intentional in serving all students and to improve both completion rates and the quality of student learning.'
“With vaccines now widely available, our institutions are eager to adjust as we look forward to the fall semester. Administrators will continue to monitor conditions, making the best decisions possible with information available to them.”
Higher education leaders across the country impart strong messages after the trial result in the murder of George Floyd and offer support for their communities.
As the University of Iowa prepares to say goodbye to President Bruce Harreld, shared governance leaders look back at the impact he has had on the way the four branches interact with the leader of the university.