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Higher Education

Loyola prof accused in sex harassment complaints resigns

Ceramics professor Brian Fiorentino resigned at the end of March after allegations surfaced. Loyola officials say they can't discuss specifics, but generally "will not tolerate sexual harassment."

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

City Colleges line up state funding for Truman student center

A state agency is set to start paying construction bills at Truman College. And the City Colleges could share in federal stimulus funds being split up among community colleges statewide.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

City Colleges misused grant dollars for Ipods

Cell phone bill, salaries, also charged wrongly to government grants, audit shows. College officials say the charges have been reversed.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Adams would push for fundraising at CSU

Carol Adams, head of the state Department of Human Services, says education is her true love. She's a candidate to lead Chicago State University, and says she would revitalize the school.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

CSU candidate Watson mixes politics, education

Wayne Watson spearheaded numerous new initiatives as chancellor of the City Colleges, and is now a candidate to head Chicago State University. Though he's sparred with faculty at the City Colleges, some colleagues laud him for launching new programs.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Lawsuit: Mayor's office influenced City Colleges hiring

A federal employment discrimination lawsuit says that a black employee was passed up for a promotion because Mayor Richard M. Daley's office wanted a Hispanic named to the high-level post.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Housing slump leads City Colleges to tweak residency rules

The Board of Trustees will give new employees up to a year to relocate, up from the current six months, in a nod to the region’s tough housing market.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

City Colleges trustees are set to approve online degree program

Soon, City Colleges of Chicago students will be able to earn their associate degrees over the Internet, without having to take any classes at the district's seven campuses.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

CSB students could get loan relief

Sallie Mae might write off a portion of loans to students at the CSB School of Broadcasting, including in Chicago and the suburbs, if the school shuts down before students can finish their classes.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

More details expected in how next City Colleges chancellor will be picked

Faculty and students are pressing for more involvement in the chancellor search.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Grad students at School of the Art Institute launch scholarly journal

Not only will the new publication fill a niche in academic writings on public policy and the arts, its creators say it will be one of the few academic journals on any topic that is edited by graduate students.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Tuition refunds for CSB students ‘in jeopardy’

A $10,000 pot of money for each CSB School of Broadcasting campus will be divided up among students seeking refunds -- meaning students may only get a fraction of their $12,000 tuition back.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Bike rentals are newest green initiative at St. Xavier

Students will be able to rent bikes -- rather than use cars -- to get across campus. And the first 15 minutes of bike riding will be free.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Two finalists named for top job at CSU

Finalists Carol Adams and Wayne Watson are scheduled to visit Chicago State University next month to meet with students, faculty and staff.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

DePaul picks new dean for School of Education

Paul Zionts, currently a dean at the University of Michigan at Dearborn, is known for collaborating with urban school districts and finding ways to improve student performance.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

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