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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So, Ross met with Howard’s student services, where he was told his only option would be to withdraw from his classes. Office of Human Rights, which found Howard failed to provide Ross “reasonable accommodation based on his disability.” A sympathetic nurse helped advocate for Ross and helped shorten his stay to three days.

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How I’m Powered by Orange

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

When I first started looking at graduate programs in higher education/student affairs I had no idea that I would end up moving to Oregon. Eventually, I decided to apply for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) program at OSU. I spent 2006 to 2007 working as a higher education technology consultant.