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First-Time Graduate Enrollment Rises, But Declines Domestically

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Fall 2016 to 87.4% Domestic enrollment declined in eight of 11 fields of study with the largest decreases in business (-13.9%), education (-5.9%), biological and agricultural sciences (-5.1%), and public administration and services (-5.1%),” the report noted. From 2016 to 2021, domestic first-time enrollment went up by 3% – 8.7%

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These are the top 10 colleges for cybersecurity education

University Business

The institution offers a range of courses under the umbrella of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students with heavier focuses on computer science and other related majors can also minor in cybersecurity, according to Spiceworks. Iowa State University (5). Maryville University of Saint Louis (6).

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The employability end game: are we preparing graduates for the future world of work?

The PIE News

The 2016 Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum posited that 65% of children entering primary school would be employed in roles that did not exist at that time. Therefore, integrating more computer science subjects into core curricula is imperative.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 1998 proposition eliminated most bilingual programs in California schools, and although it was reversed in 2016, there is still a shortage of teachers who speak multiple languages. One such venture is Project Propel, which is seeking to increase the number of multilingual teachers in the region.

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Is this the first college closing announced in 2025?

University Business

More from UB: Computer science degrees: How demand has both reduced and improved Northland College has operated at a deficit for eight years, The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. The only public university on this list, enrollment at Maritime Academy has fallen by 31% since the 2016-17 academic year, Cal Matters reports.

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Building Community, Collaborative, and Cognitive Classroom Culture 

Faculty Focus

Recognizing the role of ethnic culture in classroom success is crucial for creating meaningful learning experiences (Thompson, Kirby, & Smith, 2016). 2016), and culturally responsive teaching is a powerful tool for creating robust learning environments (Byrd, 2016). Behavioral Sciences,12 (12), 511. & Romero, M.

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A brief look at … Mexico

The PIE News

The largest proportion of Mexico’s international students come to study engineering, followed by physical & life sciences and mathematics & computer sciences. The country is home to just over 1,000 public institutions and approximately 2,500 private Mexican universities.