The plaintiffs pointed to a $2 million liability policy the university obtained in 1996 and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies that the university obtained for student workers as early as 1987 as proof that the administrators knew of the dangers of Bonfire.
In response to the video, the university pointed to a July statement about its plan to address financial challenges, noting it wants to "ensure that our colleagues whose positions will be eliminated are shown the respect and courtesy they deserve".
Kenneth Green, founder of the Campus Computing Project, a research effort based in Los Angeles that studies information technology in American higher education, pointed to a combination of reasons that universities have stumbled in distance education.
When it comes to using the technology in the classroom, Cameron pointed to a University of Auckland study that looked at 248 middle and high school students and found that when they read text with a Booktrack soundtrack, they spent 30percentt more time reading and showed 17percentt higher comprehension compared to students who didn't.
David Brooks (column, Sept. 27) points to a sad truth: universities have failed to focus the lens on their own practices in ensuring a diversity of political ideas.
Although some support systems are already in place at many institutions, by suggesting a vicious cycle between financial and mental health issues, the study also points to a need for universities to take a more holistic approach in helping students who may be struggling.
Catholic students also voiced their opposition, pointing to a conflict between the university's Catholic identity and what appeared to be the promotion of homosexuality in the classroom.
Other studies point to a high perception of female university students in terms of digital competences.
With respect to India, university administrators point to a sluggish economy there as a likely major factor for the spike in U.S. applications.
The causes of such protests vary: some are concerned about working conditions facing graduate students, others point to a lack of transparency about how universities are run.
