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Growth outpaces local ecosystem

By Shirley Park | November 8, 2010

The population growth of the Charlottesville-Albemarle region is outpacing what the local ecosystem can withstand, according to research from Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population. The local nonprofit organization recently finished the first phase of its Optimal Sustainable Population Size Project, which aims to determine how many people the region can support sustainably.

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Higher ed may face cuts

By Graham Welch | November 8, 2010

After the Republican Party rode a wave of anti-incumbency fervor to take the House of Representatives last week, colleges and universities are trying to determine how the change will affect higher education at a time when many institutions are facing financial hardship. Although major changes to funding and policy are unlikely, Pell Grants, which provide need-based awards to students, could face cuts in the coming session, as the program currently faces a $6 billion shortfall. "The Pell Grant could be impacted, but we're not sure what the new Education and Labor Committee is going to do," said Scott Miller, associate director of Student Financial Services.

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Institute seeks to merge with state university

By Kevin Mead | November 8, 2010

The New College Institute in Martinsville, Va. is looking to become a branch campus of an existing state university, Director Barry Dorsey said. NCI, which currently offers degree-completion programs in conjunction with the University and eight other institutions, was founded in 2006, when the Virginia General Assembly approved $2.5 million in initial appropriations, which was matched by the nonprofit Harvest Foundation. "The New College Institute is one thing that the Harvest Foundation hoped would transform Martinsville," Dorsey said. Virginia lawmakers created NCI with the intention of offering programs from other schools only for its first six years of existence, Dorsey said.

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University alters rules for speech

By Tyler DeBoard | November 5, 2010

After being flagged as a "red light" college for issues related to freedom of speech last year, the University has reformed its speech codes to ensure that it does not abridge students' constitutional rights. The "red light" rating - one notch above "red alert" - came from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, which began critiquing the state of free speech at the top 25 universities in the country last year.

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City may revamp housing waitlist

By Shirley Park | November 5, 2010

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority is considering changing the system that regulates the waiting list for access to public housing. The Housing Authority is a public agency that, among other services, provides public housing to Charlottesville residents.

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County updates law provisions

By Valerie Clemens | November 5, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37974" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New code changes affect punishments for littering, disorderly conduct, drinking and possessing alcohol on public school grounds.

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Public school tuition, financial aid increase

By Sara Guaglione | November 5, 2010

In-state tuition and fees at public four-year universities increased by an average of $7,605 for the 2010-11 academic year, 7.9 percent higher than in 2009-10, according to the College Board's 2010 annual "Trends in College Pricing." Average published tuition and fees have increased by about 24 percent at public four-year college and universities since 2005-06.

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Perriello campaign reports office theft

By Kevin Mead | November 4, 2010

The campaign office of Congressman Tom Perriello, D-Charlottesville, was broken into the morning of Election Day, said Jessica Barba, communications director for the Perriello campaign. Door hangers labeled with local polling locations had been stolen and passed out to the wrong houses, Barba said.

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Fifth congressional district sees state

By Caroline Houck | November 4, 2010

In Tuesday's midterm elections, 55 percent of voters registered in the Fifth District cast their ballots, the highest percentage of any congressional district in the state, according to the Virginia Board of Elections.

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United States, University see decrease in giving

By Caroline Newman | November 4, 2010

The United States has seen the most significant decline in giving to nonprofit organizations since 1991, according to a recent report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The report, which ranked the top 400 nonprofit fundraising organizations, found that there was an 11 percent decrease in philanthropic donations nationwide.

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Virginian voters approve all ballot initiatives

By Radina Belberova | November 3, 2010

Three constitutional amendments regarding state tax and budgeting policies won the approval of voters across Virginia yesterday. The first initiative gives localities the authority to rule on property tax relief for elderly and disabled residents.

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Clark earns 2 percent

By Peter Restrepo | November 3, 2010

Independent candidate Jeff Clark failed to find the same success at the polls that other anti-establishment figures across the nation enjoyed yesterday. Garnering roughly 2 percent of the votes cast in the Fifth District, Clark fell to both Republican frontrunner Robert Hurt, who won with about 51 percent of the vote, and Democratic incumbent Tom Perriello, who came in second with about 47 percent. Clark's campaign focused mainly on "breaking the political duopoly that is the two-party system in Washington" and shared many roots with the Tea Party movement.

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Honor presents diversity-related goals

By Sofia Economopoulos | November 2, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37780" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Honor Committee members heard the Diversity Advisory Board's proposed strategies to engage a broader range of students, particularly the University's community of international students, during Sunday night's meeting.

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U.Va. modifies benefits plans

By Mike Lang | November 2, 2010

The University's Human Resources department introduced changes in employee benefits yesterday, including a new online system for employees to manage their own benefits plans.

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Awards recognize equality boosters

By Callie Herod | November 2, 2010

The University's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs honored 11 people and organizations on Grounds with its annual Champion Awards last Friday. The awards recognize those individuals who assist in the office's mission to eliminate discrimination and particularly those individuals who may not have otherwise been recognized for their efforts, said Director Darlene Scott-Scurry. "They received the awards because of their contribution to social justice and equal rights," Scott-Scurry said. Recipients range from undergraduate students to faculty, staff and even organizations. Two students were among this year's honorees. Fourth-year Commerce student Jason Shapiro organized an events program for Disabilities Awareness Week to promote respect for people with disabilities.Fourth-year College student Reginald Benbow, Jr., who was also recognized, founded "My Brother's Keeper," a program at Albemarle High School that mentors black male students and helps prepare them for college.

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