AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHigher-Education Policy & Planning: The University of Minnesota marked its 175th anniversary with a State of the University push to strengthen Minnesota’s workforce, health, communities and economy, rolling out new initiatives including an AI Hub and a National Security Research Institute. Student Success & Access: New York expands free community college for adults, while SUNY Reconnect is set to widen eligibility in January 2027 to New Yorkers who already hold degrees. Campus Safety & Accountability: Cornell trustees named former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to review how the university handles sexual assault and harassment claims, disciplinary processes and campus police response after renewed scrutiny of the Chi Phi case. Global Learning & Internationalization: Southern Oregon University is deepening its Ghana partnership through reciprocal, community-based projects under its Global Innovation Scholars program. Labor & Academic Freedom: New Zealand university and polytechnic staff voted to strike over insecure work and pay offers below inflation, and a U.S. group is set to rally online for academic freedom. Workforce Training: Alpena Community College launched an artist-in-residence program, and its machining training partnership with America’s Cutting Edge aims to expand CNC skills regionwide.
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