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Proposed R2 polytechnic at CCSU sparks debate over future of liberal arts education
Some faculty say the plan risks moving the CCSU too far toward workforce training at the expense of its traditional liberal arts mission.
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CSCU general counsel placed on administrative leave
Karen Buffkin’s departure is related to ongoing fallout from a complaint against recently departed interim Chancellor John Maduko.
CSCU faculty and students demand better leadership, more funding
Following series of resignations among CT State Colleges and Universities leadership, faculty voted ‘no confidence’ in the Board of Regents.
Natalie Braswell named interim chancellor of CSCU system
Braswell’s appointment follows the departure of former Chancellor John Maduko and resignation of Martin Guay, chair of the Board of Regents.
Lamont names Ari Santiago to helm CSCU Board of Regents
The appointment follows the resignation of former Chairman Marty Guay, who stepped down in the wake of Chancellor John Maduko’s departure.
Lamont noncommittal on federal scholarship tax credit after NY moves to join
Under the program, donors to scholarship granting organizations receive the full donation amount back—up to $1700—as a federal tax credit.
Tong joins lawsuit over student loan rules for professional degrees
CT’s attorney general argues that new student loan caps for certain degrees will have implications for healthcare work forces like nursing.
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