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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. Queens College is one of The City University of New Yorks 25 colleges. Nationally, the transfer system has been set up to let students fail for decades.

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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

Deans for Impact

United in their shared vision of ensuring all PK-12 students access equitable, rigorous, and affirming learning experiences through well-prepared teachers, our newest cohort of 24 fellows lead educator-preparation institutions and programs spanning across 25 states and DC. School of Education, St. John Fisher University Judy A.

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Johns Hopkins Grad Students Successfully Unionize

Inside Higher Ed

Johns Hopkins University Ph.D. students have overwhelmingly voted to unionize. “Approximately 3,200 student workers across JHU’s 65 Ph.D. programs will be represented by TRU-UE in collective bargaining with the university,” university provost Sunil Kumar announced in a statement.

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Littles Gets Dean Appointment in Florida State’s College of Medicine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Littles, who has served as interim dean since February 2023, served as a senior associate dean for medical education and academic affairs for nearly 20 years. I see teaching and mentoring as an essential part of being a physician,” said Littles.

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How Vermont is winning the fight against falling enrollment

University Business

Higher education enrollment at Northeastern schools has collectively fallen into a downward spiral since at least 2017, a phenomenon that has plagued every region since the pandemic, according to National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data. University leaders also added that the decision would save the school $500,000 annually.

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CIEE awards four US institutions $1m each to transform study abroad

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The initiative seeks to create international exchange programs that will advance institutional goals while improving student outcomes. It hopes to provide examples of how a well-designed program can improve college enrolments, student retention rates, student graduation rates, and enhance student employability and economic mobility.