Week of July 20, 2016 Vol 49 • No 25 •
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THE GUESS CORPORATION PROUD TO SUPPORT FEMALE LEADERS +P4
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Chicago State President, Dr.Thomas Calhoun is firm in his belief that CSU will overcome this financial impasse and remain an accredited university. Photo courtesy of Chicago State University
State Fiscal Failures Put CSU Accreditation Status at Risk
he Illinois Budget crisis continues to adversely affect some of our states social services and valued state institutions. Chicago State University continues to be victimized as a result of Governor Bruce Rauner’s inability and willingness to get a budget passed. On June 30th, the Higher Learning Commission sanctioned CSU and placed the university on Notice due to the current financial challenges the university is facing. The Higher Learning Commission is the agency that oversees Illinois public colleges and universities. It has the authority to give or take away a schools accreditation status. This is especially important because students attending a non-accredited school cannot get federal financial aid nor can they transfer class credits to a college or university that is accredited.
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NFL VETERAN CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON SHARES STYLE SECRETS +P8
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BET PLAY AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON IOS AND ANDROID +P10
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The Chicago Urban League Commemorates 100 Years +P3
www.thechicagocitizen.com • 51 years of serving the Black community