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UT Austin offers probation to students arrested at protests, suspends at least one student
UT Austin students arrested during pro-Palestinian protests in April will face various forms of suspension, according to documents shared with KUT. The university began sending notices of discipline to students Wednesday afternoon. Students have until 5 p.m. Monday to accept the discipline. They also have the right to appeal, according...
Austin Community College Boosts Staff Wages by 4.5% and Raises Hourly Minimum to $23 Amid Growing Cost of Living Concerns
On the education beat, the Austin Community College (ACC) has approved a 4.5% salary bump for its employees, as well as a minimum wage increase, which will raise the bar from $22 to $23 per hour. In a recent board meeting, ACC aligned with the rise in compensation measures that several school districts in Central Texas are adopting for the 2024-2025 school year. This move impacts around 6,100 full-time and part-time staff members who keep the college running, KVUE reported.
New School of Civic Leadership set to open application, offer classes next school year
The new School of Civic Leadership will begin offering general education and signature courses for the 2024-2025 school year. The School of Civic Leadership aims to prepare students for leadership roles in society through teaching Western civilization and American constitutional history, said Justin Dyer, dean of the School of Civic Leadership. In the fall, the school will launch its philosophy, politics and economics minor and students can begin applying to the school starting Aug. 1.
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