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

SRHE

In both instances, the principal aim was to understand better the challenges to HE progression faced by those on advanced level applied and professional courses (including BTECs) at a Midlands based further education (FE) college. The follow-up focused on two further subject areas. Research versus evaluation activities.’

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

” Harnessing Bots Emily (not her real name) is an American who is saddled with student loan debt totaling six figures from associate and bachelor’s degrees at other institutions, according to Dan Kalmanson, vice president for public affairs at UoPeople. Now, she is finishing her last course toward an M.B.A.