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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Once known for its innovative tuition-free model, Olin College began scaling back its generous financial aid programs in 2010. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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The Evolving Landscape of Diversity and Inclusion Management in Higher Education

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This shift acknowledges the need for DEIB leadership to be embedded across all levels of the organization, rather than concentrated in a single role (Sernak, 2021). By doing so, they can create a more inclusive academic environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes equity in teaching, learning, and scholarship.

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Echoing Oz, Moody’s Downgrade Highlights a Tempest in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Project, despite the organization's removal of specific racial criteria from its program participation requirements. Many organizations have confused fairness with DEI, while others, like JPMorgan Chase, view fairness as essential. In response to the investigation, the University of Iowa, for example, has severed ties with the Ph.D.

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Who are we gardening for?

ACRLog

in Kinesiology and Sport Studies and worked for the nonprofit advocacy organization Athlete Ally as a Senior Research Associate. It seems to me that our parent institutions and faculty members who produce much of that scholarship might appreciate libraries efforts in this pursuit as well. Prior to librarianship, Sam received a Ph.D.

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Announcing four new entry-level certificates and Universal Skills scholarship program from Microsoft to help learners land in-demand jobs

Coursera blog

Business Analyst Professional Certificate – As the first business analyst Professional Certificate on Coursera, this program provides learners with a combination of business, technology, and data science skills including strategic and data-driven decision-making, change management, and process modeling. Available now. Source: Lightcast.

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A Progressive Platform for College Access

Insight Into Diversity

Since its inception in 2012, College Greenlight has emerged as a critical platform addressing these barriers, offering a unique bridge between students, counselors, community-based organizations (CBOs), and higher education institutions. I was contacted by 12 different colleges and all of them gave me amazing scholarships.”

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The Power of Alumni Networks: Featuring Graduate Success Stories in Your Marketing Strategy?

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These graduates are more likely to participate in career panels, donate to scholarship funds, and advocate for your institution within their professional circles. Alumni networks are excellent social proof, providing great opportunities for organic traffic, and showcasing how your school facilitates career development.