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Hillary Clinton Banned from Higher Ed Conference for Modeling Poor Work/Life Balance

Posted on Friday, March 1st 2013
Tags: balance, feminism, generation, life work, passion, wellness, work ethic
Hillary Clinton Banned from Higher Ed Conference for Modeling Poor Work/Life Balance
The American College Administrators Association issued a ban of recently-resigned Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, citing her as a poor role model for today’s professionals. “Ms. Clinton was one of our strongest role models back in the days when we adhered to a philosophy of pursuing passions,” said ACAA president Margo Channing. “Those were different [...]

ACPA Files Class Action Lawsuit Against August

Posted on Wednesday, August 1st 2012
Tags: balance, burnout, fall, opening, training, wellness
ACPA Files Class Action Lawsuit Against August
by Lilian Kershaw Staff Writer Today in the District Court for the District of Columbia, lawyers representing ACPA (American College Personnel Association) filed a class action lawsuit against the month of August. In the filing, ACPA alleges that August willfully creates a hostile work environment at all colleges and universities by requiring staff to work [...]

Ex-Dean Claims Forcing Students To Do Personal Work Was Celebration of “National Careers in Student Affairs Month”

Posted on Monday, October 4th 2010
Tags: balance, endurance, ethics, expectations, hours, student affairs, wellness
Ex-Dean Claims Forcing Students To Do Personal Work Was Celebration of “National Careers in Student Affairs Month”
by Irma Pelt Senior Staff Writer A former dean at St. John’s University, Cecilia Chang, was fired for forcing students to do personal chores under the pretense of fulfilling their scholarship requirement. Chang, who was dean of St. John’s Institute of Asian Studies, faces harsh accusations from several international students who were recipients of a [...]

Pissing Contest of the Week: Who Works Harder? College Professionals With Kids or Without?

Posted on Thursday, February 18th 2010
Tags: balance, children, parents, single, staff, stress, wellness, working
Pissing Contest of the Week: Who Works Harder? College Professionals With Kids or Without?
Staff members of the Jamestown University Counseling Center came to blows following a long-brewing conflict between the counselors with children and those without. “Those single bitches get to leave here and go out partying all night,” said one woman with two elementary-age children. “I have to go to school concerts, soccer games and science fairs.” [...]

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