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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

s legacy through the Martin Luther King Day symposium, an academic credit workshop where both students can earn academic or continuing education credits for their participation in the event.The course is offered at no additional cost, regardless of a students credit load. The college now commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s

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Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

University Business

.” “I think we’re going to see schools shift to more non-degree, continuing education courses. the new chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, is squarely focused on upskilling the country’s workforce by bolstering training programs in the country’s most in-demand careers. ” U.S.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

said 2020 helped corporations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities see there was crucial work to be done in creating a more just and equitable environment and society. Lemheney, vice president and executive director of Muhlenberg’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. “We As the U.S.

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Case Study: Summer Session Enrollment Growth with MindMax

MindMax

Programs that don’t meet their enrollment goals often hurt a school more than they help, negatively impacting program budgets and diminishing course attractiveness to prospective students and educators alike. ” —Executive Director of Continuing Education, Small Private New England College.

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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. EMTs are only compensated in some scenarios, so there is some instability there. We do that well.

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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. Are these programs money makers?

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

University Business

Students interested in quicker, less expensive modes of education that don’t require a degree can easily find themselves interested in a more traditional mode of education later on, said Acevedo-Moyer. The hub is set to offer one-on-one spaces for students and success coaches to connect and study.

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