I will continue to update this as more happens. A lot of these are coming out so I will be posting a sampling.
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I will continue to update since this is an ongoing situation.
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From: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:54 PM
To: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Subject: Message from the President | Addressing Recent Campus Disruptions
Importance: High
Dear CCD Community,
Before noon today, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, a large portion of the protesters stormed into the Tivoli Student Union, disrupting campus operations and threatening to occupy the building. ACPD intervened, and protesters marched through the building and returned to the encampment.
This occurred as Dr. Angie Paccione, Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Chief Executive Officer, met with protest leaders to hear their concerns. During that discussion, protesters stated their demands and once again threatened to disrupt commencements.
Additionally, at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, protesters forcefully entered and occupied, without prior notice, the privately locked Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) executive offices in the Tivoli Student Union. Nearly a dozen protesters pushed past a student employee and conducted a sit-in, refusing to leave after being noticed they were trespassing while dozens of other protesters stood outside of the AHEC office shouting and banging on the windows.
Following the occupation of the AHEC executive offices, campus staff, and law enforcement were able to negotiate a resolution with the protesters, leading to an agreement for a future meeting. The protesters eventually vacated the offices and returned to the encampment.
It is clear that protesters are escalating despite numerous attempts at an agreement toward a resolution. In addition to today’s and yesterday’s incidents, we have seen several instances of vandalism, trespassing, and operational disruption to campus and the surrounding areas.
These escalating behaviors are unacceptable and inconsistent with CCD’s core values, further reinforcing our decision to transition CCD’s Auraria Campus operations remotely.
It is crucial to reiterate that CCD does not condone any form of unlawful behavior. We expect all CCD students and employees to adhere to campus policies, codes of conduct, and state and local laws.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis
President
Community College of Denver
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From: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2024 6:23 PM
To: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Subject: Important Announcement: Changes to End-of-Semester Plans and Commencement Venue
Importance: High
Dear CCD Community,
I hope this message finds you well amidst what has undoubtedly been a challenging time for our campus and the broader community. Today, I must share with you some important updates regarding the conclusion of this semester and our upcoming commencement ceremony.
First, I am grateful for your patience and understanding as we navigate these unprecedented circumstances. The dedication and resilience displayed by our students, faculty, instructors, and staff have been truly remarkable, and it is a testament to the strength of our community.
As you are aware, spring 2024 classes and finals will officially conclude on Monday, May 6th. Considering recent events, including direct threats of escalation and disruption, CCD’s Auraria operations will remain remote through Sunday, May 12th.
Additionally, our commencement celebration, originally scheduled to take place on the Auraria Campus, will now be held at the Lowry Campus. The ceremony will proceed as planned from 10 am to 3 pm.
I understand that these adjustments may cause inconvenience, and for that, I sincerely apologize. However, I assure you that these decisions were made after careful consideration of the current situation and with the intention of ensuring the safety and security of all involved.
It deeply saddens me to acknowledge the circumstances that have led to these changes. Protesters from the encampment have explicitly stated their intentions to escalate if their demands are not met and use graduation as their platform to be heard. As such, we cannot risk the safety of our graduates, their families, and our community.
Please know that I am actively engaged in ongoing discussions with various stakeholders, including Auraria campus leaders, law enforcement agencies, and community representatives. While I am limited in what I can disclose at this time, please be assured that your safety and well-being remain my top priority.
In the future, I plan to address these developments more comprehensively in a longer, reflective letter. However, my current commitments demand my immediate attention, and I must be measured in what I communicate during this evolving matter that impacts not only the Community College of Denver but also Metropolitan State University at Denver, the University of Colorado at Denver, and the entirety of the Auraria Higher Education Complex.
I want to express my unwavering support for our graduates and their families, who have eagerly anticipated this momentous occasion. Your hard work, perseverance, and achievements deserve to be celebrated, and I am committed to ensuring that commencement remains a joyous and memorable event.
Lastly, to our devoted CityHawk faculty, instructors, and staff, your dedication and efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I am immensely grateful for your commitment to our community.
Thank you once again for your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time. Together, we will navigate through these uncertainties and emerge stronger as a community.
Warm regards,
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis
President
Community College of Denver
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From: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 3:11 PM
To: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Subject: Message from President DeSanctis | The Decision to Transition to Remote
Dear CityHawk Community,
As I shared with you previously, our Auraria Campus has joined the growing list of nationwide campuses experiencing encampments and protest activities. While we recognize that college campuses are traditionally safe havens for civic engagement, freedom of expression should not come at the expense of respect for one another and must adhere to campus policies.
The difficult decision to move to remote operations and learning was made after unsuccessful efforts to appeal to protesters to exercise their free speech rights while also complying with campus policy.
Many of our classes, events, and operations were impacted on Friday, April 26. The continuity of academic and student services is best protected by moving to remote operations and learning during this fluid and volatile situation.
I understand this is not how you envisioned ending the semester, but this decision reflects our commitment to your academic success without distraction or distress. We know these are trying times, but they are temporary. Let’s not let this distract us from all your personal achievements to date and the exciting milestones to come.
I encourage everyone to prioritize their safety and well-being. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Warm regards,
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis
President
Community College of Denver
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From: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 11:47 AM
To: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Subject: Message from the President | Prioritizing Safety
Dear CCD Community,
In response to the concerns raised by many of our employees and students regarding safety, we have made the decision to transition to fully remote operations and learning starting from 5:00 pm today, Monday, April 29, 2024, through Sunday, May 5, 2024.
The safety and well-being of our community members has always been my top priority, and I understand the importance of creating an environment where everyone feels secure. This decision aligns with CCD's commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive learning and working environment for all.
During this period, all classes and operations will be conducted remotely. I encourage everyone to stay connected through our online platforms and utilize the resources available to support your continued learning and work responsibilities.
College employees will work together to provide flexibility to our students. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate through these challenging times together. Please continue to monitor your emails and our official communication channels for any updates or further instructions.
Stay safe and take care of yourselves.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis
President
Community College of Denver
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Message from President DeSanctis | Auraria Campus Update
April 28, 2024
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Dear CCD Community,
Over the past few days, the Auraria Campus has experienced events that have tested our resilience and commitment to peaceful coexistence. As you may be aware, an encampment began on Thursday, April 25, 2024, and a counter-protest has recently emerged nearby. These occurrences have prompted us to carefully consider the safety and well-being of our entire community.
Our fundamental belief in the right to peaceful assembly and expression remains steadfast. We fully support the efforts of our beloved community to engage in meaningful discourse and advocacy for their beliefs. However, recent incidents have highlighted a growing divide between those who seek constructive dialogue and those who aim to sow discord and disruption.
The encampment, while an expression of deeply held convictions, has also posed challenges to the safety and operational integrity of the Auraria Campus. The Campus’s longstanding policy against camping, established to ensure the health and security of all members of our community, remains in effect.
Our commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity, respect, and academic excellence remains unwavering. As we navigate these challenging times, let us uphold these values and stand in solidarity with one another. Together, we will overcome these obstacles and emerge stronger than before.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and dedication to the Community College of Denver.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis
President
Community College of Denver
(Information from: https://www.ccd.edu/node/9412 , Accessed 4/28/24.)
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From: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 9:26 AM
To: CCD Office of the President Mailbox <CCD.PresidentOffice@ccd.edu>
Subject: Message from the President | Acknowledgement of Campus Demonstration and Support Resources
To Our CityHawk Community,
I would like to acknowledge the demonstration currently taking place on our campus. This event primarily involves students and external parties, and we understand that it is impacting our campus community.
Please be assured that campus leadership is actively addressing the situation, and we are being supported by both the Auraria Campus Police Department and Denver Police Department (ACPD and DPD) along with a variety of state agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on campus.
If you feel your safety is compromised or have any concerns, please remember that you can always contact ACPD for assistance at (303) 556-5000 or Text a Tip to 720-593-TIPS (8477). If you call 911 from a CCD desk phone, you will be routed to ACPD.
In times of stress or uncertainty, prioritizing your mental health and well-being is crucial. We want to remind you that the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) offers counseling support services to all college employees. If you feel the need to speak with someone, please consider reaching out to them for support. https://cseap.colorado.gov/support-for-all-employees
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Sincerely,
Marielena "Marie" DeSanctis, Ph.D. President Community College of Denver
Watching the protests live at the Auraria campus was massively disturbing. I was watching the live stream as I sat in my office on campus since we kept getting all of these alerts both in texts and emails. Every time the cops arrested someone and tried to carry them away, other protesters would attack the cops punching, kicking, grabbing. The protesters were not being non-violent. There was also a guy with a flag that kept being very physically aggressive towards the cops. I can understand why Jewish students are afraid to be on campus since these pro-Palestine groups are showing that they are quick to violence.
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| This picture shows protestors interfering with cops taking people away and grabbing them. Picture from the 9news live feed. Link at bottom. |
Also as a side note, the protestors had no care for the area they were protesting in. This could be seen in one of the interviews that they did with some of the protestors. They couldn't even name a specific company that they thought that the schools were supporting. They had littered and didn't even care about the mess they were making or about the people that would have to clean up after they leave.
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| This shows some of the trash in the area. This still was taken from the 9news live stream. Link below. |
This was the link to the live stream on 9news: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/denver-palestinian-israel-protest-arrests-auraria-campus/73-37219ddb-bc39-49df-a742-8ce438b006fe
2/1/24: "Utah Bans DEI Programs at State Institutions"- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/02/01/utah-bans-dei-programs-state-institutions
2/5/24: "Dartmouth to resume requiring standardized test scores for prospective students"- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna137343 "Science experiments and endless enthusiasm led a physics professor to TikTok stardom"- https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1228878552/dr-tatiana-physics-professor-tiktok-profile-youtube "The limits - and uncertainty - of the new Texas law banning DEI at public colleges and universities"- https://www.tpr.org/education/2024-02-05/the-limits-and-uncertainty-of-the-new-texas-law-banning-dei-at-public-colleges-and-universities
2/6/24: "Assessing Quality of Microcredentials Is Difficult"- I know that schools have been talking about this concept for years but it has not really taken off. The first major issue with this is how to get academic backing and make sure that the credentials are actually accredited with real academic backing. Second, getting the buy in of industries to actually recognize these types of credentials. Third, trying to see if these can be made stackable to actually equal a college course so that students have a way to expand them into more traditional learning. And the list goes on. As a higher education expert I do not like microcredentials/badging since there are so many issues with them. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/teaching-learning/2024/02/06/assessing-quality-microcredentials-difficult?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=d3fbe1bbce-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-d3fbe1bbce-237144525&mc_cid=d3fbe1bbce&mc_eid=ba665d78a3# "The Census Bureau is dropping a controversial proposal to change disability statistics"- https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229547255/census-bureau-survey-disabled-people-with-disabilities
2/7/24: "I'm a mature student at Oxford - so why am I being heckled by teenagers?"- https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/07/oxford-university-mature-student-heckled "Professor Demands Blind Student To Give An Interpretation Of An Image, They Maliciously Comply"- https://www.boredpanda.com/professors-task-blind-student-malicious-compliance/
2/13/24: "Florida school asks parents for permission to have book by an African American author read to students"- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna138685 "Transferring from community college to a four-year school isn't often successful - it's 'terribly unfortunate,' expert says"- Too be truthful community colleges set up students for failure. They do not prepare them for the full university experience. There is way too much hand holding and they do not teach the student to adult. They give students unrealistic extensions and exceptions that they will not get at a four year institution or in the real world. Community colleges need to change to actually help train students on how to be successful instead of being the parent wiping the food from their face. I wish that there was more done to help train students on how to be successful at both school and life. Now many community colleges are killing their first year success courses and orientations that can at least help to build some of the expectations that are between the student and the school. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/02/13/community-college-transfer-pathway-doesnt-work-for-everyone.html
1/3/24: "As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading"- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/nyregion/new-york-schools-reading-hochul.html "In 2024, 5 Big Issues Will Shape Education"- https://www.forbes.com/sites/vickiphillips/2024/01/03/in-2024-5-big-issues-will-shape-education/amp/
1/7/24: "Community college enrollment is down. Here's what will happen to workers and the US economy if it doesn't come back"- https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/01/06/business/community-college-enrollment-economy/index.html
1/31/24: "A Cure for Humanities Deficiency Syndrome"- https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2024/01/31/one-credit-co-labs-could-help-save-humanities-opinion
12/6/23: "UNLV shooting: Former college professor accused of killing three on Las Vegas campus"- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67642512.amp
12/26/23: "Call her 'doctor' at 17: Chicago teen Dorothy Jeanius Tillman earns Ph.D."- https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2023/12/26/24007802/dorothy-jeanius-tillman-ph-d-17-years-old-teen-mental-health
10/7/23: "Should you still push kids to get a degree? Yes, experts say: 'There's not a better substitute for college'"- https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/10/07/is-college-still-worth-it-how-to-discuss-the-question-with-your-kids.html
10/11/23: "How Gamifying Instruction Improved Student Test Scores in This Teacher's Classroom"- This is far from a new concept. Even Lynda.com used to offer a certificate in the gamification of learning 9I know because I have it). Anything that can make learning fun should be used by teachers and trainers to help improve learning. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-gamifying-instruction-improved-student-test-scores-in-this-teachers-classroom/2023/10
9/6/23: "Schools grapple with COVID safety amid late summer surge"- https://www.axios.com/2023/09/06/covid-19-school-cases-summer-surge?fbclid=IwAR33P88XDKW8cTch6WD6MLb6YtTNBO1WtB0amwDUcIrkvIYnYg0ynnODNIA "Why do so many international students in B.C. end up in service jobs?"- https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6957469 "How Community College Alumni View the Value of Higher Ed"- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/institutions/community-colleges/2023/09/06/how-community-college-alumni-view-value-college
9/27/23: "Universities axe diversity statements in wake of US Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action"- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03049-8
9/29/23: "13 Colorado colleges, universities considered Hispanic-Serving Institutions"- A school having the HSI designation should really mean something, but I have personally worked at a school that had the designation and the only real reason why they had it was due to the number of Hispanic students they had in their population and not on what they actually did to serve those students, which was basically nothing. One employee at an open meeting even asked the leadership what HSI meant because of what little the school did in relation to the population and how little it was talked about. I think that there should be stricter requirements to get this designation and with how it current stands this designation is meaningless. https://www.denver7.com/lifestyle/education/13-colorado-colleges-and-universities-considered-hispanic-serving-institutions
9/30/23: "The FAFSA won't open on Oct. 1 this year - here's when you'll be able to apply for student financial aid"- https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/09/30/fafsa-student-financial-aid-form-wont-open-oct-1-key-dates-for-families.html
Local
8/14/23: "A new program plans to turn university research into Colorado's next big startup"- https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2023/08/14/university-of-colorado-embark-venture-partners.html
National
8/18/23: "Professor Leaving University After Being Dubbed 'Pretendian' for Years"- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty-issues/diversity-equity/2023/08/18/professor-leaving-after-being-dubbed-pretendian
8/21/23: "Texas teen was told girls of color couldn't do well. She's graduating college at 14"- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/08/13/texas-teenager-science-graduating-college/70565236007/
8/24/23: "Charter school launches new Pre-K program to help kids with disabilities"- https://www.live5news.com/2023/08/24/charter-school-launches-new-pre-k-program-help-kids-with-disabilities/?outputType=amp "Oklahoma Board of Education Unanimously Votes For Public Schools To Submit Pronoun Usage Policy"- https://www.newson6.com/story/64e7d7826611d90729afdf3e/oklahoma-board-of-education-unanimously-votes-for-public-schools-to-submit-pronoun-usage-policy "Oklahoma superintendent pushes religion into public classrooms"- Here's another example of how religious groups find it ok to force religion on others. They talk about rights while they force their beliefs on others. This is also a form of indoctrination and brain washing. Religion is one of the oldest forms of brain washing in human history. https://www.newsnationnow.com/religion/oklahoma-superintendent-religion-public-classrooms/amp/
International
8/15/23: "How to make the leap into industry after a PhD"- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02558-w
General
8/19/23: "University D.E.I. Programs: Do They Help or Harm Education?"- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/19/opinion/letters/diversity-equity-inclusion-college.html
Local
7/14/23: "Christian preschool sues state, wants to require employees hold specific religious beliefs while still enrolling in Colorado universal pre-k program"- This is wrong in so many ways. This is a group wanting to use discrimination in their hiring practices. Yes, this is discrimination because it targets those that are not the same religion as they are. It is still a form of religious discrimination. If the school really wants to discriminate then it should be cut off of all government funds and must be 100% privately funded. We are allow people to discriminate against people who are not of their religion and this is not right in any way, shape or form. Christians have been discriminating against people for hundreds if not thousands of years and this court even hearing this suit allows them to continue their attacks on other faiths or people that do not follow any religion. It's time for this form of discrimination to be stopped. https://www.cpr.org/2023/07/14/christian-pre-school-sues-colorado-hiring-practices-lgbtq-rights-religious-freedom/
National
7/6/23: "4 Tips to Better Position Your Ph.D.s for a Nonacademic Job Search"- https://www.chronicle.com/article/4-tips-to-better-position-your-ph-d-s-for-a-nonacademic-job-search
7/11/23: "Abortion laws are driving academics out of some U.S. states- and keeping others from coming in, laws related to LGBTQ+ issues and diversity are also at play"- https://www.science.org/content/article/abortion-laws-are-driving-academics-out-some-u-s-states-and-keeping-others-coming
7/14/23: "Christian preschool sues state, wants to require employees hold specific religious beliefs while still enrolling in Colorado universal pre-k program"- This is wrong in so many ways. This is a group wanting to use discrimination in their hiring practices. Yes, this is discrimination because it targets those that are not the same religion as they are. It is still a form of religious discrimination. If the school really wants to discriminate then it should be cut off of all government funds and must be 100% privately funded. We are allow people to discriminate against people who are not of their religion and this is not right in any way, shape or form. Christians have been discriminating against people for hundreds if not thousands of years and this a court even hearing this suit allows them to continue their attacks on other faiths or people that do not follow any religion. It's time for this form of discrimination to be stopped. https://www.cpr.org/2023/07/14/christian-pre-school-sues-colorado-hiring-practices-lgbtq-rights-religious-freedom/ "Why the CPA qualification's 150-hour college credit rule is outdated - and inequitable"- This article is a good example of a person not understanding what is equitable or not. It's like saying that doctors shouldn't have to go through as much school as they do so more people can be doctors. I'm sorry but a CPA is basically a financial doctor and people do put their lives in their hands. These credits are needed for the most complete understanding of finance and people just wanting to cut things to make it easy is a disservice to all those that will be impacted by people that then get into jobs they can not handle. https://fortune.com/2023/07/14/why-cpa-exams-150-hour-college-credit-rule-outdatedand-inequitable-guylaine-saint-juste/amp/
7/15/23: "Why so many U.S. schools are adding Sikhism to their curriculum"- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna87937
Local
6/5/23: "DPS school board meeting devolves into shouting as SRO debate continues"- https://www.denver7.com/lifestyle/education/dps-school-board-meeting-devolves-into-shouting-as-sro-debate-continues?_amp=true
6/13/23: "Older Coloradans line up early, stay up late to enroll in elective classes that provide coveted enjoyment and interaction"- https://coloradosun.com/2023/06/13/coloradans-community-college-classes-leisure-interaction/
National
6/1/23: "Former Houghton University employee claims he was fired for using pronouns in email signature"- https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/former-houghton-university-employee-claims-fired-pronouns-email/story?id=99756517
6/5/23: "Lakota School Board creates a new diversity council that excludes controversial member"- https://www.wvxu.org/education/2023-06-05/lakota-school-board-diversity-council-darby-boddi "Resilience Skills Curriculum Gets Ahead of Student Crisis"- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/health-wellness/2023/06/05/wellness-curriculum-integrated-academics-campus
6/6/23: "Landing a Mission-Oriented Job Beyond Academe"- https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/career-advice/2023/06/06/finding-mission-oriented-job-beyond-professoriate-opinion
6/8/23: "Social Studies Groups Are Training Teachers to Navigate 'Divisive Concepts' Laws"- https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/social-studies-groups-are-training-teachers-to-navigate-divisive-concepts-laws/2023/06 "Asian Americans have mixed views on using race in college admissions: analysis"- https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/4041525-asian-americans-mixed-views-affirmative-action-schools/ "Temecula Valley School Board Members Respond To Newsom After Rejection Of Social Studies Curriculum"- https://abc7.com/amp/temecula-valley-unified-school-board-vote-gavin-newsom-harvey-milk/13357482/
6/9/23: "Bedford County School Board approves changes to policy on "teaching about controversial issues""- https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/06/09/bedford-county-school-board-approves-changes-policy-teaching-about-controversial-issues/?outputType=amp "A Battle Over DEI in Central Virginia: Despite their differences, both the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia have defended diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the face of criticism"- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/diversity/race-ethnicity/2023/06/09/two-institutions-two-different-defenses-dei-virginia
6/14/23: "DEI programs in universities are being cut across the country. What does this mean for higher education?" - https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/06/14/us/colleges-diversity-equity-inclusion-higher-education-cec/index.html "Greg Abbott signs law banning diversity offices in Texas higher education"- Not surprising since it is Texas the state that likes to say it's about freedom, but likes to step on the freedom of people. I keep hoping that Texas will leave the US, that way it can take all the people that like hurting others with them. Maybe that's what the world needs, one area Texas where conservatives go go and they can leave everyone else alone. For more information on this bill you can check out (https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB17/2023) https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/14/new-texas-bans-law-diversity-offices-state-higher-education
Global
6/5/23: "Nearly 80 students, mostly girls, are poisoned in Afghanistan, say officials"- https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/06/05/asia/afghan-schoolgirls-poisoning-intl/index.html
6/23/23: "Why Chinese students are taking graduation photos looking 'more dead than alive'"- https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/06/23/china/china-graduation-photos-youth-unemployment-intl-hnk-dst/index.html "Indian man charged for alleged role in international student admissions scam"- https://globalnews.ca/news/9790435/canada-india-international-students-letter-scam-charges/amp/
Local
5/11/23: "Uproar outside the Woodland Park school board meeting as superintendent position appointed"- https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/uproar-outside-the-woodland-park-school-board-meeting-as-superintendent-position-appointed?_amp=true
Local
4/6/23: "Colorado community colleges offering links to 2 HBCUs"- So, I'm wonder why so much time and man hours has been wasted on this. This looks great on paper, but both of these schools are outside of the state and most of the students from the community colleges are going to stay within the state, if nothing else for the resident tuition prices. The only way this would be a good deal would be if there was going to be hefty scholarships or complete funding for students transferring to those schools. This is one of those educational things that the schools can use to brag about without actually achieving anything for the students. https://sentinelcolorado.com/1gridhome/colorado-community-colleges-offering-links-to-2-hbcus/?fbclid=IwAR2efoDsl0BjVKGGqwFqldpJ8SBPEdaUKxqjFwkr-slJ7i05cUsdpLIdBKA
Local
2/23/23: "Former Aurora Public Schools superintendent lands job at CSU"- https://www.9news.com/amp/article/news/education/former-aurora-public-schools-superintendent-colorado-state-university/73-1dbd2bd1-3605-4797-9355-26fe8aa1196a
National
2/7/23: "The New Conservative Playbook on DEI"- This shows the lengths that conservatives are willing to go to support their discrimination and lack of education for people. It made me look up the Manhattan Institute to see what this organization is that is helping to feed disinformation and support discrimination. From their website they view themselves as, "A leading free-market think tank focusing on Economic Growth, Education, Energy and Environment, Health Care, Legal Reform, Public Sector, Race & Urban Policy", so basically all of the things that conservatives are against except the free-market (Manhattan Institute). From looking at their website it is just a conservative group pushing their views and trying to make them look like they are an authority on these topics when they really don't have anything to support their views. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2023/02/07/desantis-debuts-new-conservative-playbook-ending-dei?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=57031eea2d-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-57031eea2d-237144525&mc_cid=57031eea2d&mc_eid=ba665d78a3#
2/10/23: "'Procrastination-Friendly' Academe Needs More Deadlines"- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2023/02/10/should-professors-eliminate-deadlines?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=a48e952138-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-a48e952138-237144525&mc_cid=a48e952138&mc_eid=ba665d78a3
2/21/23: "Parents speak out against school canceling honors classes in the name of equity: 'It's not working'"- https://www.foxnews.com/media/parents-speak-against-school-canceling-honors-classes-name-equity.amp
Exact Publishing Date Unknown (April): "San Diego Community College District employees terminated over vaccine status"- Good on them. This is one where workers have no right to complain. Certain employment fields have different health and safety regulations and if you are not wanting to follow the rules for that profession then you should find one that meets your own morals or requirements. No one is forcing these workers to be in higher education and they need to find work elsewhere, although I don't know many fields that don't have any rules and if they disagree with basic science who knows what else they won't want to do in other industries. https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-community-college-district-employees-terminated-over-vaccine-status/amp/
International
2/17/23: "Iran Forces Dissenters Out of Academe"- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2023/02/17/iran-forces-dissenters-out-universities?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=9363198907-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-9363198907-237144525&mc_cid=9363198907&mc_eid=ba665d78a3
Additional Works Cited:
Manhattan Institute. Visited 2/7/23. https://www.manhattan-institute.org/
12/7/22: "How to Combat the High Schoolization of the University"- Most of my career in higher ed I have watched how college has changed to coddle students. Schools have stopped holding students responsible for their own education and related actions. I have always thought that one of the most important thing that students should walk away with from a college is the knowledge of how to adult. Instead educational is leaving them not being ready for the "real world." https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/higher-ed-gamma/how-combat-high-schoolization-university?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=8fe23ab713-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-8fe23ab713-237144525&mc_cid=8fe23ab713&mc_eid=ba665d78a3 "Men are dropping out of the labor force because their upset about their social status, according to a new study"- This is an interesting read because it looks at issues around gender and degrees. At the same time it has flaws because it assumes that society views degrees with respect which is not true of large segments of it. Just look at recent history and you can see large groups working to devalue education. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/men-dropping-labor-force-because-224319223.html
12/8/22: "Political Divides Grow: More college-educated voters are voting for Democrats, while those without a degree prefer Republicans. Colleges and universities are stuck in the middle"- This supports what I have been saying for a long time. It is very obvious which party appreciates education and has you learn more you realize that many of the things that the Republican party supports is just wrong on many different levels. - https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2022/12/08/growing-divides-among-voters-challenge-higher-ed?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=8fe23ab713-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-8fe23ab713-237144525&mc_cid=8fe23ab713&mc_eid=ba665d78a3
12/9/22: "Academic arrogance: the school that grants you PH D thinks it's too good to hire you" - I can tell you as some who has worked in higher education for over 15 years at different schools that this does happen. Even school systems do this as well and it also impacts employees trying to move up within them. For example if you are an employee at any of the 13 community colleges and you put in an application to CCCS (system office), it better not have any typos in it because they will automatically kick you out because they don't want employees that make typos. The problem is that all people are human and make mistakes. I have seen many announcements and one-on-one emails where there are typos comming out of CCCS not to mention them passing on bad information in general and not being held accountable for it. Real employees are busy and typos happen in the real world. People make unrealistic expectations of people. This is a form of bias. If you have never read a book that had typos in though it went through an editing process, then you haven't read enough. Even though I have several degrees and have been published, going through the peer review process, I still make typos. I'm human. I'm sure many of the blogs I run have typos, and that even happens to those that write a lot. Those who judge others on typos are discriminating on them using a form of personal bias. They are holding them to standars few humans can meet. There are double standards in the hiring processes in education. I have been on hiring committees where HR makes the whole process a nightmare and good workers are removed because of biases of HR employees and people on hiring committees. This article did hit close to home with me because of my experiences within the past few months as both a hiring manager and has an applicant. There are really bad issues right now in the hiring practices at colleges and people applying to work in higher education should be aware of this. https://bigthink.com/thinking/school-phd-too-good-for-you-academic-arrogance/
12/21/22: "Afghan women weep over university ban as Taliban begin enforcement"- https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/afghan-women-weep-over-university-ban-as-taliban-begin-enforcement?fbclid=IwAR2UE17DCnE51pE8aGNjAe2gc4wGYAKNnZDoIPGklBgWUl8qS6U56W0wXv8
