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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. In fact, some college leaders say that with the continued attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, now is the time more than ever to remember Kings contributions.

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Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

University Business

Four-year colleges and universities are slowly waking up to a new era in academic programming and credentialing that emphasizes short-term upskilling. ” “I think we’re going to see schools shift to more non-degree, continuing education courses. ” U.S. Tim Walber (R-Ill.),

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa.,

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Case Study: Summer Session Enrollment Growth with MindMax

MindMax

Here, we’ll look at the challenges faced by 10 different colleges and universities and explore the solutions that delivered real results. Across the schools MindMax partnered with, there were three primary audiences targeted for summer enrollment: High schoolers in pre-college programs. Here are some examples of the results: 1.

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How degree-granting colleges can reap rewards from alternative pathway students

University Business

With Gen Z students loving non-degree pathways , the next logical line of thinking for some degree-granting colleges and universities is what they can do to enlighten potential students of their institutions’ benefits. The hub is set to offer one-on-one spaces for students and success coaches to connect and study.

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How Might Elite Institutions Better Meet the Needs of Underserved Student Populations?

Inside Higher Ed

You may have read that Georgetown University is launching an online part-time bachelor’s degree completion program in liberal studies in partnership with Coursera. That figure is much cheaper than average list price of $1,586 for an in-person education at a private institution.

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The Details: Education & Employers

Dr. Missy Alexander

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. Each of these paths are great opportunities for students and all of them will lead to employment.