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Earlier graduation draws protest from students
In what has proven to be a highly controversial decision, over 85% of college faculty present at a recent meeting voted to shorten the spring semester’s reading period and reduce the length of senior week in order to move graduation one week
SLAP plans next steps as dependent care survey results released
The Office of Human Resources and the Swarthmore Labor Action Project recently released its dependent care survey, which indicated that many of the college’s staff want additional childcare options from the college. Of the 958 employees on active payroll, 224 completed the
Deans withhold formerly public CJC statistics
In what administrators say is a bid to make the College Judiciary Committee process more transparent, the college will begin releasing a statistical report on CJC cases each fall. The reports will, they say, break down the cases by category, outcome (whether
College plans security changes to LSE and Worthstock
This weekend, two of the college’s largest annual events, the Large Scale Event and Worthstock, will take place. The two events have aroused speculation about potential changes to each event, including to alcohol policies. “Based on the size, scope and venue for
Ride the Tide draws high turnout
This year, 361 prospective students attended Ride the Tide, the college’s annual event for admitted students. Despite the fact that the college received 1000 less fewer applicants this year, this is the second highest total of attendees in the history of the
Lawsuits against colleges attempt to redefine Title IX
The lawsuit filed against Swarthmore is one of several lawsuits filed against colleges across the United States by students and former students who have taken issue with college judicial procedures. Title IX, a section of the Educational Amendments passed by Congress in
College plans parking overhaul and increases ticketing
This year, students may have noticed an increase in the extent to which parking regulations are enforced by Public Safety. A more intense approach toward parking policies began to take shape after the college hired CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc., an advising firm
Decrepit, unsafe conditions in Olde Club reported
Last week, temporary walls were erected in Olde Club, blocking off access to the basement and balcony. This followed a report filed on April 13 by Noah Weinthal ’15, director of Swaudio, which cited an array of safety concerns about the building,
DoE releases Title IX complaint against Swarthmore
One student alleged that after someone sexually assaulted her, the school would not move him out of her dormitory. Another alleged that after telling Dean of Students Liz Braun about her assault, Braun never reported it, even though she is required by
Plaintiff responds to college in ongoing legal battle
On Monday, lawyers for an expelled student filed a response to the college’s motion to dismiss their case, rearticulating their original claim that the college is guilty of gender bias and failure to uphold a contract. Last month, the college filed a