Coursera blog

MAY 2, 2024

However, you may still be able to approach your employer and see if they’re open to paying for a portion of your degree as part of your professional development. Investing in employee education can have a positive impact on the company’s bottom line. Pick a relevant program and prepare a cost breakdown. Sell yourself.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded a $4.6 million grant renewal to support cybersecurity workforce development programs. Yuliang Zhang, chair of UAB’s computer science department. 32 students will be selected over five years.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A new partnership between international school Dakar Academy Central and Discovery Education will allow teachers to use technology to teach students and further advance their interests in STEM, it has been announced. Established in 1961 as the first international and Christian school in Dakar , the capital of Senegal.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 10, 2024

As part of its Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) program, the U.S. The project draws inspiration from CSUN’s successful AIMS2 program (Attract, Inspire, Mentor, and Support Students) in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. All of the involved institutions are HSIs. Led by S.K.

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University Business

MARCH 28, 2024

Conservative groups, politicians and organizations launched a coordinated attack on DEI in higher education in 2023, in some cases disrupting these programs established to promote fairness and student success, and to address decades of exclusionary policies and practices in higher education. Remember the why.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The University at Buffalo (UB) is experiencing remarkable growth in international enrollment, with students from 104 countries choosing UB for its focus on high-demand fields like computer science , artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, data science. UB has long been at the forefront of AI and data science.

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Creatrix Campus

JULY 24, 2024

By ensuring that students acquire relevant, hands-on knowledge, this strategy raises educational standards and closes the knowledge gap between professional application and the rigid archaic theory.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 29, 2022

Still, out of the many unforgettable characters I’ve had the enormous privilege of interacting with, one who stands out was the late Peter Marzio, who directed the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, for nearly thirty years. Unlike many museum directors, he wasn’t an art historian. Raised largely by his grandfather P.B.S.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

While being mindful of the concerns of plagiarism, equity, and access, some have argued educators must not only accept AI in the classroom but must help their students use it effectively as part of their digital literacy (Bender 2024, 9). As educators, we believe in the importance of fostering innovation and enhancing learning experiences.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Developmental math poses one of the biggest and most immutable challenges in higher education. Unfortunately, that is exactly how developmental math is used in higher education. Math for Liberal Arts is a college-level course designed for non-STEM students to appreciate math. And the list goes on.

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Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Lorain County Community College is the community’s college, providing pathways to rewarding careers in all fields, including liberal arts and the humanities. This semester, the first cohort of the Mandel program came together, comprised of students with interests in the arts, writing, communication or the humanities.

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Dr. Missy Alexander

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Our professional programs align with industry standards and our more broadly liberal arts offerings provide ample opportunity for students to explore the many paths open to them, through research, internships, service learning, and so on. From coding, to cybersecurity, to web development, the demand is clear.

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University Business

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The coursework in the crosshairs isn’t hard to divine, either: liberal arts mainstays such as literature, history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, and psychology. Those with liberal arts degrees took umbrage. Many political science majors do become policymakers—and the degree is a well-trodden stepping stone to law school.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 19, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes As an educational institution looking to thrive and grow, increasing student enrollment is likely a top priority. To stay ahead, educational institutions must continuously innovate and implement strategies that appeal to students evolving needs and preferences. Why is student enrollment important?

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Meredith College, a private women’s liberal arts institution in Raleigh, N.C., My paycheck, like many in the field of education, is not keeping up with rising costs, so I value any job perks that come my way. is doing something else: offering faculty and staff members a low-cost Italian getaway. Some travel alone.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

While being mindful of the concerns of plagiarism, equity, and access, some have argued educators must not only accept AI in the classroom but must help their students use it effectively as part of their digital literacy (Bender 2024, 9). As educators, we believe in the importance of fostering innovation and enhancing learning experiences.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 19, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes As an educational institution looking to thrive and grow, increasing student enrollment is likely a top priority. To stay ahead, educational institutions must continuously innovate and implement strategies that appeal to students evolving needs and preferences. Why is student enrollment important?

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country. Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023.

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Leader of Learning

JANUARY 23, 2023

Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Jed Dearybury (@mrdearybury), an educator, former GQ Magazine Male Leader of the Year, the first ever Milken Fellow for the state of South Carolina, and author of books such as “The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages,” co-written with Dr. Julie P.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Blog: Beyond Transfer The broken record of broken transfer seems to be on constant repeat in the higher education sector. One key barrier to improving outcomes involves the way that higher education institutions typically identify and implement solutions, often derided by those working in the trenches as “solutionitis.”

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Blogs 5 career services to support your professional and adult learners Build these services to aid your current students and stand out to prospects Career services are going to be especially important to your graduate and adult students in 2024. Read on for ways to support your adult learners through career services.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

INSIGHT Into Diversity presents the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award Field Guide with examples of strategies and best practices used by Health Professions HEED Award-winning schools to foster an inclusive campus culture that promotes belonging and equal success opportunities.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As the noted legal commentator who goes under the banner of Unemployed Northeastern puts it: “Some states are busy banning books, other states are busy educating students. These areas have much lower rates of college attendance, suggesting that higher education is less valued and isn’t a priority.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Resolutions and Safe Spaces — Adelphi University. Adelphi University’s Office of Community Concerns and Resolution was established in fall 2021 to simplify and enhance the system for reporting discrimination, bias, and abuse. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We also received questions on various subject-specific curricula, with English language arts (at both the elementary and secondary levels) being the most popular. PE, science): 7.5% Secondary-level English language arts: 7.5% This rise reflects districts’ post-COVID-19 concerns about student learning loss. Other (e.g.,

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Students first take an assessment of who they are and then build different types of resumes, participate in mock interviews, and learn the art of interviewing and networking, along with the benefits of joining professional associations. Meanwhile, students create their resumes and upload them onto Handshake.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 20, 2023

Programs leaders, administrators, corporate partners, campus collaborators, and other individuals involved in creating and developing these programs deserve to be recognized, and INSIGHT Into Diversity is proud to honor their work with the Inspiring Programs in Business Award. Studies indicate that a majority of U.S.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 9, 2024

Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline A Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven Elana Thu, 08/15/2024 - 18:01 Image College to Career First Generation Weekly Wisdom Braven is an inspiring organization: a nonprofit that partners with higher education institutions to guide their graduates into the workforce.

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SRHE

MAY 10, 2024

by GR Evans Should higher education providers foster a ‘research culture’? As the body responsible for research under the Higher Education and Research Act (2017), UK Research and Innovation offers its own definition. The Royal Society adopts the same wording. Nevertheless, agreed definition seems elusive.

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 3, 2023

In March and April, WCET surveyed higher education leaders around the United States. Clearly campuses are struggling to make sense of AI and its impact on higher education. A theater course at a small liberal arts college. In fact, the majority (52 percent) reported that their institution had no strategy at all.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Too many have no particular knowledge of or interest in the science of learning. Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Whatever else academic freedom means, at many colleges and universities, it is the right to teach however one wants without regard to learning outcomes. Define active learning very narrowly.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 24, 2024

Bonner II, the Wilhelmina Delco Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership and the executive director of the Minority Achievement, Creativity and High-Ability Center, Prairie View A&M University, and a collaborator with CSJ. Those areas were developed through research and interviews with research scholars, thought leaders, and practitioners.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I talked to Scott Shireman , Coursera’s global head of campus, and Lindsey Keith-Vincent , associate dean for research, outreach and innovation and director of the Science and Technology Education Center at Louisiana Tech University, about the results. I’m drawing from new research from Coursera.

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Today's Learner

DECEMBER 9, 2022

For years, students have cited employment as their primary reason for attending higher education institutions. However, there has been a marked increase recently in the number of students who believe that the value of their education is not worth the cost. Gen Z Students: Who Are They and What Do They Value?

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Echo Delta

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Thomas marketing team developed a shared vision around DEI The steps they took to evaluate their existing marketing materials from a DEI perspective The DEI Viewfinder tool they developed to help their team create more inclusive marketing materials Practical advice for making DEI a part of your team’s day-to-day operations.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 23, 2023

23 May · Episode 156 Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education 29 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Drumm McNaughton talks with Jeff Scheuer about the role of liberal arts in higher education and their value to the American identity and democracy.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 18, 2022

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Colleges pay tribute to diversity yet largely offer a cookie-cutter approach to education. Homogeneity and uniformity are generally the rule, not an education with distinguishing characteristics. Homogeneity and uniformity are generally the rule, not an education with distinguishing characteristics.

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