Apparently, the school prohibited sex between professors and the undergraduate students they supervised. Now, the ban is far-reaching. That makes us feel so much safer.
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Free Speech Codes at George Mason U aren’t Good
George Mason University, out in suburban northern Virginia, isn’t the only university to have speech code issues on campus. Check out this op-ed by Todd Zywicki on the issue of speech codes at universities.
Apparently, there is LGBT Mennonite Literature
There is a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to pay for the travel costs for a gay Mennonite literature panel in Fresno, California. Apparently, there is a demand for LGBT Mennonite literature?
Wisconsin Professors Upset at Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Cuts
But, it could be beneficial as Walker believes it will make the University of Wisconsin system more efficient and cut down on wasteful spending.
California Democrats suggest Illegal Immigrant Work-Study Program
But, the lawmakers have not decided how to fund the work-study program. Also, the program will only benefit illegal immigrants.
D.C. Councilman wants to name City University after Marion Barry
This isn’t a joke. The effort is to rename the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) after deceased former D.C. mayor Marion Barry.
Concealed Carry on Texas College Campuses? Could be a Reality
In light of school shootings, this could help mitigate such tragedies with concealed carry permit holders possibly deterring potential perpetrators.
Scott Walker to Wisconsin Professors: Work More than 14 Hours a Week
And he’s not kidding about that, as he’s slicing $300 million from the University of Wisconsin budget to close a budget gap.
DePaul Students Fundraise for Convicted Palestinian Terrorist
Rasmea Odeh was convicted in Israel for her participation in bombings in 1970: one killed two students in a marketplace and an attempt to bomb the British consulate. She lied on her immigration papers saying…
Scott Walker’s New Budget cuts $300 Million from Higher Ed
13% of the University of Wisconsin’s funds are being slashed by Governor Scott Walker, who is responding to estimates that the state’s budget will be some $900 million short by 2017.