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education2 years ago

Mayo Clinic's $10M Donation Saves Rochester Public Schools from Closure and Controversial Redistricting

Mayo Clinic is donating $10 million to Rochester Public Schools to support the implementation of their strategic plan for "academic transformation." The donation will enable the school system to make important changes to their attendance redesign proposal, including keeping certain schools open, adjusting attendance boundaries, and expanding programs. The revised proposal will be presented at a school board meeting in January 2024. The donation from Mayo Clinic will help maintain the district's academic momentum and serve as a bridge to achieving greater financial sustainability.

via KTTC|
#academic-transformation#attendance-redesign#donation
education2 years ago

WVU Faculty Overwhelmingly Votes 'No Confidence' in President Gordon Gee

The West Virginia University Faculty Assembly has passed a resolution of no confidence in President Gordon Gee's leadership, citing mismanagement of university finances and a lack of transparency. Gee defended his record, highlighting fundraising efforts and medical advancements. This is the second vote of no confidence in Gee since 2021. The formal results will be presented to university leadership, and the assembly also voted to freeze the academic transformation process. The final decision on program cuts will be made on September 15.

via WBOY.com|
#academic-transformation#education#faculty-assembly
education2 years ago

"West Virginia University Faces Crisis Amid GOP's Economic Development Focus"

West Virginia University (WVU) is facing a financial crisis due to dwindling enrollment, revenue loss during the pandemic, and increasing debt. To address its budget deficit, WVU is proposing to cut 32 programs, including its entire foreign languages department, graduate and doctoral degrees in math, music, and English. The university's administration argues that these drastic cuts are necessary for an "academic transformation" amid an "existential crisis" in higher education. However, critics accuse the administration of financial mismanagement and poor strategic planning. The situation at WVU raises questions about the responsibilities of states to offer diverse academic offerings and the value of different types of education.

via ABC News|
#academic-transformation#budget-cuts#education
education2 years ago

WVU Reveals Final Recommendations for Academic Program Reviews

West Virginia University (WVU) has announced final recommendations for several academic programs as part of its ongoing Academic Transformation portfolio review process. The recommendations include eliminating foreign language majors and master's degree programs in the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, discontinuing the BSR in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources in the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, maintaining the accreditation for and operation of current academic programs in the School of Public Health with a reduction of 11 faculty positions, and discontinuing the BSBSE Biometric Systems Engineering program in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. The final recommendations will be presented to the Board of Governors for a vote on September 15.

via WVU Today|
#academic-transformation#education#language-instruction
education2 years ago

WVU students stage walkout against program cuts

Students and faculty at West Virginia University's downtown campus staged a walkout in protest of proposed program cuts, including the discontinuation of 32 majors and downsizing staff in various departments. The cuts include eliminating all foreign language degrees and reviewing plans to remove the language requirement for all majors. The protesters wore red and carried signs, some written in foreign languages, to draw attention to the impact on the language department. The walkout also addressed President Gordon Gee's retirement plans.

via WBOY.com|
#academic-transformation#education#program-cuts
education2 years ago

"Revamping Academics: WVU Proposes Cutting 32 Majors"

West Virginia University has released preliminary recommendations for program cuts as part of its academic transformation, with 32 programs, including 12 undergraduate and 20 graduate, recommended for discontinuation. The changes would affect 147 undergraduate and 287 graduate students. The university is also considering eliminating the language requirement for all majors and exploring alternative methods of language delivery. The recommendations include a reduction in faculty, with approximately 7% of the total Morgantown faculty potentially facing line reductions. Faculty have the option to appeal the recommendations, and an information session will be held for students and community members seeking more information.

via WBOY.com|
#academic-transformation#education#faculty-reductions
education2 years ago

WVU's Academic Transformation: Cuts, Reductions, and Faculty Position Recommendations

West Virginia University (WVU) has announced preliminary recommendations for its Academic Transformation process, which aims to adjust academic offerings to better serve student needs. The recommendations include discontinuing 32 majors and reducing 169 faculty positions. WVU is focusing on programs that are most relevant to students' needs and the future needs of industries. The university is also considering eliminating the language requirement for all majors and exploring alternative methods of language instruction. Additionally, WVU plans to combine the Mining Engineering and Petroleum and Natural Gas programs to better prepare students for the evolving energy economy. Faculty can appeal the recommendations, and information sessions will be held for students and families.

via WVU Today|
#academic-transformation#education#faculty-reductions