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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her undergraduate degree is in radio/television/film: news and public affairs. The human development she studied in her doctoral program opened her eyes to what was needed on the college level to ensure student success. I’m a great facilitator. That’s one of my top leadership skills.

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A sectorwide approach to higher ed's future (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Here at American University, we doubled our externally funded research over the last five years, and we opened a new Hall of Science that stands alongside our historic strengths in public affairs and international service. She is the first woman to lead the institution. Before that, she served in two cabinet-level positions in the U.S.

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Two Tri-C professors sue administrators for retaliation

Inside Higher Ed

“The students at Metro, do not, by our own data, do well in a virtual, online environment,” Lanier, assistant professor of counseling, psychological and access services, told the news outlet. “Online courses are the highest courses—the highest failure rate … We know who is going to be hurt the most.

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

HEPI

Growth When Public First carried out research for Greater Manchester into the priorities of local people, top of the list by some margin was economic growth and providing employment. But reducing inequality, improving their health, supporting the environment, and increasing job quality also featured. Didn’t expect to see us here?

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Record bond measures, higher ed policy on states' ballots

Inside Higher Ed

It would be an investment in our community to meet the demands an educated workforce in Los Angeles and improve the learning environment for our students.” “This is an important investment,” Chris Cervini, the vice chancellor of community and public affairs with ACCD, told the NPR station.

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Museums and College Campuses as Community Hubs and Cultural Centers

Inside Higher Ed

Or, to take another example: “Still life paintings pictured the bounty provided by newly established Dutch trade routes and the Republic’s economic success, while omitting the human cost of colonial warfare and slavery.” A recent book by Daniel H. Certainly, the credentials acquired can advance careers and open doors.

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Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

The Change Leader, Inc.

This includes understanding the nuances of these environments, anticipating questions, and formulating responses that align with institutional goals. I helped oversee the public affairs work and worked very closely with the government relations team there. I previously served at the American Council on Education.