Accreditation Board Seeks Fuller Update in April on College Consolidation Plan

 Accreditation Board Seeks Fuller Update in April on College Consolidation Plan

The Commission requests a report from the CSUS System in Spring 2020 to be updated on the progress toward the planned 2023 merger of the 12 community colleges into a single institution. The Commission requests particular emphasis on how the proposed institution will meet the Commission's standards on Organization and Governance, The Academic Program, Students, and Institutional Resources.

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Milestone Anniversary Celebrated by Statewide Non-Profit

Milestone Anniversary Celebrated by Statewide Non-Profit

Woodbridge-based Marrakech, Inc. has been collaborating with the State of Connecticut for the past 48 years in providing support for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, acquired brain injury, people with socio and economic disadvantages and others who need assistance in living with quality and independence in their communities.

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Global Security Forum to Bring Leading Diplomats, Experts to Connecticut

Global Security Forum to Bring Leading Diplomats, Experts to Connecticut

Global security is rarely a simple subject.  But one can reasonably argue that it hasn’t been as contentious and controversial a topic as it is in 2019 for quite some time.  Next month, that conversation arrives in Hartford, with a strong contingent of leaders on the world stage prepared to share their expertise and views on future prospects.

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Safe Deposit Boxes: Well, Sort of Safe

Safe Deposit Boxes:  Well, Sort of Safe

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation points out that "a safe deposit box is not a deposit account. It is storage space provided by the bank, so the contents, including cash, checks or other valuables, are not insured by FDIC deposit insurance if damaged or stolen.” Which means when it comes to the “safe” in safe deposit box, there are no guarantees.

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Norwalk On-Demand Shuttle Program Earns Recognition

Norwalk On-Demand Shuttle Program Earns Recognition

In the “Technology Innovation: Citizens” category, the Northeast award winner at this year’s Government Technology Special Districts program was the Norwalk Transit District.  The program that earned the recognition is the Wheels2U Micro-Transit Service, launched late last year, and may be replicated elsewhere in Connecticut

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