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U.S. Trade Commission Accuses Grand Canyon of Deceptive Advertising

Inside Higher Ed

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued Grand Canyon University in federal court, alleging that the institution, its parent company and its CEO deceived prospective doctoral students about the price and requirements of its programs a

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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Goucher College, every single student pursuing a degree is expected to study abroad for at least some amount of time. According to the school, there is much to be gained by doing so. Goucher College Though Goucher’s study abroad requirement was implemented in 2006, the motivations behind it can be traced back to the school’s founder, the Rev. John Franklin Goucher, said Dr.

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5 Reasons Why a Student Portal App is a Must for Every School

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 8 minutes You may have heard of schools using a student portal app to connect with students and boost recruitment efforts. You may have even heard of which features to look for when considering a student application portal for schools. However, you may not be sure why this tool would be an essential part of your school’s toolkit in the first place.

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Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon University for Deceptive Advertising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing, and misrepresenting the school as a nonprofit institution, according to Reuters. Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller speaks during a Nov. 16 press conference regarding the university’s appeal to recent U.S.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

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Blogs 4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024 Insights from a former higher ed CMO I recently returned from the Windy City, where I attended the American Marketing Association ’s (AMA) annual higher ed symposium. As a former university CMO, I always come away from this convening of higher ed marketers energized about the future of marketing and what it means to engage evolving adult learner audiences in the coming year.

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FRAN ALBRECHT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fran Albrecht Fran Albrecht has been named vice president for advancement at Montana State University (MSU). She served as the chief philanthropy officer for Providence Montana Health Foundation in Missoula. Albrecht holds a bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and a master’s in education from MSU-Billings.

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Leaders predict competitive landscape in 2024

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The PIE caught up with industry leaders across international and higher education to find out their predictions for 2024. While 2023 celebrated artificial intelligence, 2024 will celebrate human intelligence, predicts ETS CEO, Amit Sevak. “In 2024, major paradigm shifts in how we learn and work will accelerate. Leadership, AI, skills and mindfulness will be the main drivers reshaping education around the world,” Sevak shared with The PIE.

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Troy University’s Dothan campus could close because of budget issues, report reveals - Ken Curtis, WTVY

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Troy University is considering closing its Dothan campus as operating costs rise, an al.com report published Monday reveals. According to the report, besides Dothan the school is also considering the closure of other satellite campuses, including those in Montgomery and Phenix City. During a budget hearing last month, Jim Bookout, Troy’s vice-chancellor of financial affairs, hinted at the cuts.

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U.S. Trade Commission Accuses Grand Canyon of Deceptive Advertising

Inside Higher Ed

U.S. Trade Commission Accuses Grand Canyon of Deceptive Advertising Doug Lederman Wed, 12/27/2023 - 03:54 PM The FTC said the university deceived prospective doctoral students; Grand Canyon officials say Biden administration is out of step with other regulators that have declared it a nonprofit.