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Moving up the ranks

Though we should take pride in the diversity of our school, it is unlikely that we will be as boastful about the economic diversity rankings as the national US News rankings.


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Clause for removal

This standard ensures the balance of power cannot be disrupted too easily, but the Visitors still have a way of replacing the rector if they believe he or she is not adequately fulfilling his or her duties.


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KNAYSI: The comforts of home

Transgender students — who often face discrimination and harassment over their personal appearance, behaviors, or other forms of self-expression — might have a more difficult time expressing their identity in same-sex housing.


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KELLY: Save the schools

Given the gravity of the state’s obligation to produce an educated citizenry, it should seek to preserve its vision for higher education in times of hardship.


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Play fair

Efforts to increase the representation of women in higher education are admirable. But advertising positions specifically for women is risky, in that it may open the door to legal battles which ultimately undermine the efforts of the university.


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Building a network

The Survivor Support Network training humanizes and personalizes the issue, which is why all faculty should be required to complete it.


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FOGEL: Learn a language

By revising the foreign language requirements, namely through the creation of a universal foreign language requirement, the University would be able to foster a more globally educated student body.


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The other gender gap

The University’s rate of graduation for African American students is among the highest in the country — about 83 percent — but it is still less than the rate of white students, and this disparity needs to be addressed.


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Technology overload

The limited availability of print textbooks could ultimately compromise the technology-free classrooms professors value because they feel such an environment better facilitates learning.


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WHISNANT: The camera’s rolling

The rationale behind the cameras is simple: both Charlottesville police and community members are better protected from violence, intimidation and harassment because video recording ensures a verifiable record of all interactions.


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The Core of the problem

Aligning primary school teaching methods with higher education expectations is a good approach in improving the education system, but it would be more effective if it were more individualized.


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KELLY: Mind the gap

Despite efforts to explain the gender pay gap by citing demographic characteristics, disciplinary affiliations, or institutional attributes, a significant portion of the pay gap remains unexplained.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.