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New Jersey Institute of Technology Outreach Efforts Earn It Hispanic-Serving Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology has earned the federal distinction of being a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). NJIT’s efforts grew Hispanic undergrad population from 20% to 25% in the fall of 2022, which enabled the university to reach the eligibility threshold for the HSI status that the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S.

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Teaching in a Jetsons’ World: Or, What Would the Department of Education Do with Elroy’s Robotic Teacher?

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It’s safe to say, that in the future there is either no Department of Education or a Department that has made its peace with the role of technology-assisted instruction, or at least the role of artificial intelligence. In this depiction, there is not a human teacher in sight, just robotic Miss Brainmocker.

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New ED Guidelines for Designing Trustworthy AI Tools in Education

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The United States Department of Education recently released a new guide that seeks to inform ed tech developers as they create AI products and services for use in education.

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122-Year-Old Northwestern College Closes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It offered associate degree-level programming in nursing, health information technology, and radiological technology as well as a bachelor’s degree in health information management. Department of Education. This was in addition to certificates in medical assisting and dental assisting, and for coding specialist.

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Report: HBCUs need more funding now to keep pace with digital demands

University Business

“Investing in cutting-edge technology on HBCU campuses isn’t just about modernization—it’s about unlocking student potential and preparing the next generation of HBCU students and leaders for a tech-driven future,” Yolanda Watson Spiva, president of Complete College America, said in a press release. Despite this, the U.S.

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Major Changes to Distance Ed: Department of Education Rulemaking Final Session Update

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Proposal: Require Attendance-Taking for All Distance Education Courses When a student withdraws from a course or institution, the college or university needs to follow a complex set of rules to determine the amount (if any) of disbursed aid that should be refunded to the Department of Education. Be prepared.

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A frustrating year results in drastic declines in FAFSA submissions

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Department of Education had a rough launch with its newly updated form resulting in a nearly three-month delay coupled with several technological issues for applicants. “This really has created a bottleneck and a significant reduction in the number of FAFSA submissions— by as much as 50%.