Tag: student services
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New York City Schools: Remote Learning Day Amid Winter Storm
Overview: NYC moves to remote learning as winter storm hits New York City will switch to remote learning on Monday as a major winter storm sweeps across the Northeast, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Sunday morning. With forecasts predicting up to a foot of snow in some neighborhoods, city officials decided that traditional in-person classes…
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UoG Marks One Year of Administrative Reforms Under Vice Chancellor Zahoor-ul-Haq
Milestone Year Under a New Leadership The University of Gujrat (UoG) recently celebrated a landmark moment: one year since Prof Dr Zahoor-ul-Haq took charge as Vice Chancellor. The commemoration, held at the Hafiz Hayat Campus, gathered faculty members, administrative officials, and students to reflect on reform milestones, ongoing initiatives, and the path ahead for the…
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Ontario College Students Brace for Impact as Federal Policy Cuts Ripple Through Campus Programs
Overview: A Policy Shift with Campus Consequences The tightening of Canada’s international student regime has begun to ripple through Ontario’s college system. In recent months, policy changes aimed at curbing visa oversights and funding gaps have led to cancellations of popular programs, adjustments to student services, and uncertainty about job prospects for graduates. For many…
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Ontario College Students Brace for Policy-Tied Cuts as Federal Changes Hit International Enrollments
Uncertain Ground for Ontario Colleges Ontario’s college sector is navigating a new wave of uncertainty as federal policy changes tighten the rules governing international students. The federal measures aim to rebalance the influx of foreign students, but many campuses in Ontario report ripple effects: canceled programs, adjusted services for students, and several layoffs in administration…
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KIU Reaffirms Commitment to Student Welfare Amid Tuition Concerns
KIU Addresses Tuition Concerns and Reaffirms Its Commitment to Students Kampala International University (KIU) has issued a statement to address recent concerns about tuition payment policies. Several students reported perceived unfair surcharges and penalties, prompting university leadership to clarify policies and emphasize its ongoing commitment to student welfare. Understanding the Issue: What Students Are Saying…
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Support Staff Strike Disrupts Ontario Colleges
Overview of the Strike at Ontario Colleges On Thursday, a significant labor dispute unfolded as support staff at Ontario’s public colleges went on strike. This striking action involves over 10,000 workers across the Ontario college system, significantly impacting the initial weeks of classes for students. The support staff, which includes various positions essential for the…
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Universities Face Website Outage
On a quiet Sunday afternoon, several university and college websites, including those of Oslo, Innlandet, and Agder, were unexpectedly down. Students relying on the Studentweb for vital information found themselves unable to access essential resources, creating a ripple of frustration among the academic community.