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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They might have multiple roles at multiple institutions, so they might be more stretched in terms of their time. Seth Gershenson, a professor of public policy at American University’s School of Public Affairs. These obstacles include everything from discriminatory funding of public schools to personal biases.

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Why it’s always time to speak up for international students

The PIE News

The whole sector came together – universities large and small, ancient and modern, comprehensive urban institutions and specialist providers – to speak with one voice. About the author: Ruth Arnold is executive director External Affairs for international education specialist Study Group and a consultant to UK universities and sector bodies.

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Lunchtime Reading: Communicating the value of higher education to government in a new political era

HEPI

For university executives, academics and policymakers, there will be plenty of advice on how to represent institutions and the sector’s own interests, and indeed the hard talk and facing of financial realities is already underway. The government may have changed but the officials at the Treasury and DoE have not. Didn’t expect to see us here?

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A Premier League success story? Why global higher education is critical to our diverse local economies and communities in the UK

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Paul Angrave , Associate Director of Public Affairs at the University of Leicester. International students are vital to higher education and the UK – they bring global perspectives, talent, and skills to every part of our country. billion a year.

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

All details except the student’s gender and institution have been changed to protect her identity.) Nearly a third (30 percent) of the faculty is Black, according to the institution. There, he met a professor from an Ivy League institution who advised him to apply to his institution.

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Why not HE? The reasons those from under-represented backgrounds decide against university

SRHE

Connor, H, Dewson, S, Tyers, C, Eccles, J, Regan, J, and Aston, J (2001) Social class and higher education: Issues affecting decisions on participation by lower social class groups , Institute for Employment Studies, [link]. Higher Education Policy Institute Report 140, [link] , 17-23. Online] Available at: [link].

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What is Higher Ed Community Looking for in State of the Union Address?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The founding fathers wanted an education that was fit for America, and they pushed back against the kind of classical education they received and invented a new system that is unique in the world. Dr. Lynn Pasquerella Two-year institutions are also hoping for recognition. Dr. Kenneth K.

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