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University of Tennessee Sued For Gender Discrimination
Three very high ranking employees in the University of Tennessee's athletic department have filed a sex discrimination lawsuit alleging they were discriminated against based upon their gender. ...
Local university creates sexual violence prevention program
A local university is taking steps to empower students to recognize and intervene when it comes to sexual violence.
Sexual assault at university: Why won't these MPs take action?
After an ongoing campaign from The Telegraph, politicians are finally starting to address sexual assault at university. But when will they enforce real change?
Quiz: Which university leadership role should you apply for?
Studying abroad is a great time for self-discovery, developing your personal skills, and preparing for life after graduation. Applying for a leadership role during your study stint can encourage all of these things as you grow
Do you have a story of sexual harassment by a lecturer at university?
If you have been affected by the issues raised in our investigation we want you to get in touch.
What is child neglect? And how well do our response programs work?
A University at Buffalo researcher has a federal grant to study child neglect, working with university biostatistics experts and other schools, as it's not always easy to define what is child neglect.
Should You Switch Your Technical & Management Recruitment Partner?
Is your Middle Tennessee technical and management recruitment partner consistently knocking it out of the park for your business - or could it be time to look for a new recruiting firm?
How to Hire Leaders Better Than Yourself
A former university president offers advice on the art of recruiting senior administrators.
Choose Some Colors And We'll Reveal Which "Dear White People" Character You Are
Perspective: the root of what causes gender-based violence
Meet a PATH employee who’s working to make a difference by understanding the connections between poor health and gender-based violence.
Intrusive personal questions don’t belong in job interviews
Universities must build a discrimination-free environment for all candidates, this postdoc argues
Quick tips to jump-start your job search
United Methodist-related McKendree University suggests some sure ways to succeed.
How To Tap Into The Graduate Talent Pool In 6 Easy Steps
Don't leave university graduate recruitment to the last minute! Check out these 6 recruiting strategies for tapping into the graduate talent pool.
Why Colleges Shouldn’t Be Handling Sexual-Assault Complaints
Especially where big-time sports are involved, universities have shown themselves to be poor protectors of student safety and well-being.
How Tech Hiring Must Change
Colleges and universities are adjusting their policies to push more varied candidates into the tech hiring pipeline. Will they succeed?
Researchers who sexually harass may have a harder time getting grants
New bill would require universities to report investigations to funding agencies.
How to contact a potential PhD supervisor
It’s probably fair to say that most university-based academics regularly receive requests from people around the world wishing to be considered as prospective postgraduate students (mostly Ph…
My friend's boyfriend doesn't treat her well. How can I help?
She insists on staying in our university town even though she doesn’t like her job and has had a string of relationships that haven’t worked. What can I do to support her?
TimesOC: 69% of O.C. teens experience dating violence, study finds
TimesOC newsletter: Teen dating violence appeared — at least anecdotally — to be pervasive, according to a study by Chapman University researchers.
Universities look to increase awareness of on-campus stalking
For a crime that’s difficult to identify and even more difficult to verify, universities lead the way in transparency and education.
