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Provost, president cancel three-day mandate
As part of their effort to show support for faculty governance, the president and the provost rescinded the controversial mandate – which had been written into 2023-2024 faculty contracts – requiring that full time faculty be on campus at least three days a week.
University expects 2.9% tuition increase for ’24-’25
The University of La Verne’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet today to make a decision today on a 2.9% tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year.
University’s 19th president sees education as vital to democracy
In a momentous event filled with hope and anticipation, the University of La Verne inaugurated its 19th President Pardis Mahdavi on Oct. 13.
Plan to switch January Interterm to May raises concerns, confusion
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the University’s January Term will move to the new May Term. This change – approved by the Board of Trustees in May – which students and faculty members have protested in the past, has not been formally announced to students and faculty.
Provost’s office suspends annual faculty contracts
The signing of annual faculty contracts is on hold at the University until further study, according to an email this month from acting Provost Roy Kwon and Human Resources Executive Director Carletta Loflin.
Convocation encourages inclusion and taking risks
University of La Verne students, faculty and staff filled the Johnson Family Plaza last Wednesday, awaiting the University’s annual Convocation.