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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Vernon Dunn, director of The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering at the National Academy of Engineers, first met Williams at one of the summer programs Williams ran at Xavier. Dunn says he speaks with Williams daily, seeking advice on managing people, navigating spaces, and how to best lead his program of young engineers.

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Baidu SEO Guide: 4 Best Practices in the Chinese Market for International Recruitment

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Reading Time: 11 minutes What search engine does China use ? In the realm of search engines, Baidu reigns supreme in China, commanding over 70% of the market share. For educational institutions looking to recruit international students from China, understanding and leveraging Baidu’s unique SEO landscape is essential.

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Algorithmic Bias Continues to Negatively Impact Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Hadis Anahideh, an assistant professor of industrial engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and another co-author of the study, said she and her team expected to encounter bias in algorithms. They need to be aware that algorithms can be biased and unfair because of bias in the history, data.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

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. “We mustn’t kill liberal education in order to save it, but we must also recognize that it is under genuine threat and that if it fails to adapt, it will only become even more marginal and peripheral,” wrote Steven Mintz, a professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. ” The post Oh, the humanit(ies)!

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The Admissions Game

Higher Education Inquirer

History and Structure of Selective Admissions Folks are not privy to the inner workings of admissions, especially at elite and brand name schools. The 400 year history of American higher education begins with selective admissions. For others, there were for-profit trade schools for bookkeeping, engineering and technical drawing.

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Why liberal arts leaders should know STEM isn’t the enemy

University Business

Two consensus reports by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) determine educational programs that integrate learning experiences in the humanities, arts and social sciences with science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine lead to improved educational and career outcomes.

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NJIT Achieves HSI Status and Works to Increase Its Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2020, NJIT created the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as business and community leaders who work collaboratively to address recruitment, retention, engagement and persistence among Latinx students.