Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Our professional science masters (PSM) in biotechnology degree is designed for working professionals, offering primarily online and evening courses that emphasize applied learning and professional development. A required industry internship ensures graduates enter the biotech workforce with real world experience.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 1, 2023

Created in partnership with the USM Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development, the new Reaching, Including, Supporting, and Educating (RISE) To The Top! certificate is a four-year, eight-semester college program designed for students with intellectual disabilities.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 31, 2023

Image: Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania hosted a full-day advising and career exploration event in lieu of classes on March 21, giving students an opportunity to access resources and develop their success plans. Faculty members who hosted workshops were awarded with professional development credit.

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ACPA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

During his presidency, professional development access and opportunity was the core of his direction for the Association. Shang continues to be an active supporter of ACPA and professional development. Heather Shea on Mixed Race College Students and Colorism: Considerations for Post- Secondary Institutions.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In addition, they play a key role in developing opportunities and sharing knowledge and skills that would benefit the alumni community, said Day. Another key focus area of the alumni chapters is the promotion of lifelong learning and professional development.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2023

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and alcohol company Hennessy have announced the fifth cohort of the Hennessy Fellows Program , which aims to prepare the next generation of Black leaders via financial assistance, training, and professional development.

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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. 32 students will be selected over five years.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Meanwhile, mediocre teaching doesn’t deter professional advancement, especially when one’s productive on the research side of things. We tend to ascribe lower value to pedagogical scholarship than traditional research. We often don’t provide adequate professional development for those already in the profession.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 27, 2023

She also serves as project director of the Males for Alabama Education (MALE) initiative, a state-funded program scholarship and mentorship program for minority men walking the teacher education pathway. Once we received funding from the state, I was able to collaboratively develop the program,” Strachan said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Associate Level English for Academic Purposes Reading Area Community College (Reading, PA) The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Reading Area Community College (RACC) began in 2012 to strategically reduce credit requirements and accelerate student progression with the goal of boosting enrollment and success rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This is necessary but must include intentional and proactive scholarship and resources on racial identity development. An understanding of racial identity development and pride must be included in all SEL discussions and curricula; and in coursework and professional development. internships). “Out with the old.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

Diversifying Our Curing Community (DOCC) Arkansas State University College of Science and Mathematics DOCC seeks to increase the number of under-represented students accepted into medical schools. Biomedical Sciences Enrichment Program: Mentorship and Workforce Development Charles R.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Ward’s journey from high school obscurity to becoming one of college football’s most coveted players underscores how the right circumstances can make all the difference in a person’s career trajectory. This game showcased his growth as a player and solidified his position as a prominent figure in college football.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When applied to education, this principle seeks to promote the personal development of the whole person, mentally, but also physically, ethically and, yes, spiritually. After all, its roots are religious, and in a liberal society, isn’t there something intrusive and patronizing in imagining that colleges should help students mature?

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The PIE News

JUNE 20, 2023

“g2 offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage with the broader international community, share best practices, and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of college admissions across the globe,” said Gen Next. The event will feature a wide variety of interactive workshops and dedicated networking time.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Institutions can implement the following measures to alleviate these challenges: Scholarship Programs: Expanding scholarship programs to include online students can provide crucial financial support. Leveraging Scholarship Programs Scholarship programs can be adapted to support online students from diverse backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Students from underrepresented backgrounds face considerable barriers when it comes to completing a community college program. But Dougherty Family College (DFC), a two-year associate degree program at the University of St. How has the college pulled this off? By smothering its students with support. Staff were everywhere.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

When educators feel unsupported, their ability to mentor students and contribute to nursing scholarship declines, diminishing the overall quality of nursing education. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reports that thousands of qualified nursing applicants are turned away each year due to a lack of faculty.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

With the goal of infusing scholarship into practice, thousands of student affairs practitioners from colleges and universities across the nation gathered in Boston to strategize about the future of the profession. This has translated as mentoring in my professional life.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As one of only two special mission universities in the Wisconsin system and its designated polytechnic university, Stout has maneuvered onto the cutting edge of workforce development and explored different college pathways for K12 graduates and learners of all backgrounds, thanks to Frank’s thoughtful leadership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While many of the immediate concerns in postsecondary education arenas are centered on admissions policies and scholarship support, the potential damage of eliminating affirmative action extends to employees across higher education and beyond. Here are four ways that institutions can provide practical support: 1.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

million (CAD) in scholarships earned by our graduating class, our students continue to excel and are prepared to experience all the world has to offer. Of those, 67% accepted offers to Global Top 100 QS-ranked Universities and 43% accepted offers from Global Top 50 QS-ranked Universities. With more than $3.6

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 29, 2022

Work jointly with museums to expand professional development opportunities. But certainly academics should do all we can to share our knowledge and expertise, and one way to do that is to partner with museums to offer professional development for teachers.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

” As two leaders of honors colleges, we agree. And, indeed, we and many others are doing just that on our college campuses. The issue is not that public honors colleges are failing to reach more students. ” (We both served as co-chairs of this task force.)

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College. In July, Agnes Scott College launched the Acknowledging our Past: Acting Now for a Transformed Future project, which aims to elevate the lives and stories of the people of color who built the college. Multicultural Mentorship — Augustana College.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How did the highlighted words (your findings) compare to your departmental or college vision, belief statement, and/or values? Were the equity, scholarship, and interpersonal goals reflected? Who or what was centered in the meeting? Identify who was missing from the planning. How did you involve the students in planning?

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Image: Explicitly teaching character in college? The Program for Leadership and Character already offers scholarships, courses, seminars, speakers and retreats to Wake Forest students. Some 350 students have participated in extracurricular discussion groups that explore such topics as “What Is College For?”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These students are provided academic supports that include counseling, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in innovative science programs. “Dr. Salcedo is the director of the Center for Community College Partnerships at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Coming to UCLA was a huge shift for me,” says Tajrian.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Over the past three decades, the number of colleges and universities with 25% or more full-time undergraduate Latine students has tripled. Invest in Professional Development: Provide ongoing training for faculty and staff to deepen their cultural humility and ability to support Latine learners effectively.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How did the highlighted words (your findings) compare to your departmental or college vision, belief statement, and/or values? Were the equity, scholarship, and interpersonal goals reflected? Who or what was centered in the meeting? Identify who was missing from the planning. How did you involve the students in planning?

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“Having a polished and professional image online is vital in today’s digital era. Students are tech-savvy, and many have already recognized the importance of having good head shots for their professional development. The challenge is removing barriers between college students and professional head shots.”

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With 23 campuses across five continents, LCI Education is a vast international community of shared ideas and experiences that enhance academic and professional development. The launch of this new campus represents LCI Education’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to quality education worldwide.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2023

Scholarship has nearly always been done from a position of privilege, with respect to the vast majority of the human population, as studying arcane texts or elusive natural phenomena has never been something most people have had time or resources to do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Wherever we went, Orlando knew how to engage people’s hearts through his own scholarship and research, from my shy niece to the President of a powerful university. He considered it a personal goal to care for every person’s professional development. He wrote the foundational text in my speech courses.”

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Insight Into Diversity

JUNE 14, 2024

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Las Vegas Sands Corporation have partnered for the second consecutive year to offer the Sands Hospitality Immersion Program (SHIP), a hospitality immersion experience exclusively for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) students.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Release PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students Users of the Naviance platform will now have easier access to offers of college admission and financial aid via EAB’s Concourse technology September 12, 2023 FOLSOM, CALIF.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

If we simply took this philosophy of teaching and moved ahead into practice, I would imagine that through higher education our college and university classrooms would be much different. Spend time after each class taking short notes on your experiences (this is a great way to turn your teaching into scholarship). Dr. Peter J.

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