Social work

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Auburn trustees approve two new degree programs, vote to end a third

BY: - November 17, 2023

The Auburn University Board of Trustees Friday approved two new degree programs and voted to end another one. Board members approved a master’s of social work at Auburn University of Montgomery and a master’s of science in artificial intelligence engineering at Auburn University. The Board approved the closure of the bachelor’s of wireless engineering. Carl […]

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Alabama Department of Human Resources struggling to attract staff

BY: - July 27, 2023

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is still struggling to attract staff, Commissioner Nancy Buckner told the department’s board on Thursday. Buckner said there are “at least” 400 vacant positions in the department across the state. In Jefferson County, Alabama’s most populous county, DHR needs to fill almost 70 positions. “The majority of our problem […]