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Successful devolution isn’t possible without universities

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Katy Shaw sets out the possibilities for deep, mature and expansive partnerships between universities and their regions The post Successful devolution isn’t possible without universities appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Martin Named North Carolina A&T Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. James Martin II has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. Dr. James Martin II “Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are on an incredible ascent, having accomplished so much in recent years,” said Martin, who succeeds retiring Dr. Harold Martin Sr., effective Aug. 15.

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Your university is a catalyst for economic development

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For Mike Grey, a few straightforward actions could unleash the full power of sector potential into local and regional economies. The post Your university is a catalyst for economic development appeared first on Wonkhe.

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North Carolina A&T Receives $20M Gift from Anonymous Donor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. “We are deeply honored and grateful for this extraordinary gift,” said Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr., vice chancellor of University Advancement. “This generous support will provide crucial resources to our students, faculty and programs, ensuring that N.C.

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Creative skills and leadership drive regional economic growth

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Charlotte Nicol sets out the opportunities for devolved creative industries policy The post Creative skills and leadership drive regional economic growth appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Resolution Reached on Title VI Complaints at Lafayette College

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Lafayette College has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education regarding its compliance with Title VI of the of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement includes steps the Easton, Pennsylvania, college plans to take when responding to allegations of discrimination or harassment based on shared ancestry, according to department’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR), which investigated the college’s responses to an Oct. 25, 2023, on-campus protest and notices of antise

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Lessons from Alberta on university accelerators and their regions

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A report on innovation accelerators in Alberta has a number of lessons for accelerators in the UK. Jonathan Grant, Kathryn Graham and Reesa John share what it means for our regions The post Lessons from Alberta on university accelerators and their regions appeared first on Wonkhe.

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How an incoming government could act immediately to stabilise universities at risk of financial collapse

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The new government needs to walk the line between allowing universities to collapse and pledging to protect them indefinitely. Sarah Seed, Matthew Howling and Debbie McVitty think they have found a way of doing that The post How an incoming government could act immediately to stabilise universities at risk of financial collapse appeared first on Wonkhe.

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7 Ways Effective Student Residence Management Enhances Campus Life

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7 Ways Effective Student Residence Management Enhances Campus Life editor Mon, 06/24/2024 - 08:57 Today, universities are striving hard to fulfill the high standards set by the millennial generation. Rather than dull and mundane campus life, students demand a vibrant campus community that retains them till the end. Among the other facilities, students want well-organized, safe, and interesting housing options, often termed student residence management, housing management, or dormitory management

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The Higher Education Business Model is Broken: Bridging the Gap to a New Model

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This blog was kindly authored by Professor Robert Dover, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Business, Law and Politics, University of Hull. Here he writes in a personal capacity. Higher education is the hidden issue in the current UK general election campaign. One of the few references to the sector has come from the Conservative Party talking point about what they consider to be ‘low value’ or ‘ Mickey Mouse ’ degrees (despite Disney’s success in creating $183 billion of market capitalisation), whi

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