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Chris V. Rey Appointed President of Barber-Scotia College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with the board of trustees, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders to bring this historic college back to prominence,” Rey said. “We Rey holds a B.S. in business administration, information systems from Walden University, and a J.D.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Evolution Liam Dacey, a 2004 graduate of University of Notre Dame (UND), one of the nation’s preeminent Catholic institutions, took steps to transfer after coming out his sophomore year, but changed his mind and instead became an advocate for LGBTQ visibility and acceptance on campus. The opposite is true for Leyva.

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Decorated Golf Coach Retires to Commence Support Role

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I think the thing that is the most meaningful to me has been the relationships that I've developed with our student athletes who are now our alumni, and many of our staff and coaches at UCLA,” explained Forsyth. She said she cares most about the bonds she built. “I It's just a phenomenal place to be.

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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

Graduate outcomes at Whitman are exceptional, with nearly 70% of alumni enrolling in graduate or professional programs within five years of graduation. Alumni Whitman College boasts a vibrant alumni network comprising over 18,000 graduates worldwide. international markets, and underrepresented student populations.

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Creating Education Pathways for First Generation Students with Dr. Karen Haynes | Changing Higher Ed 024

The Change Leader, Inc.

Haynes began her presidency in 2004 when the institution had a student population of 7,000 and an alumni base of 13,000. Through her leadership, the campus grew to serve 17,000 students and now has approximately 45,000 alumni.

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Can students recover when campus closures dim their college prospects?

University Business

A campus closure can be a heartbreaking experience for students, alumni and college communities. Half of 467 institutions were two-year for-profit, private schools in the report’s sample of closures between 2004 and 2000. Abrupt shutdowns are far more likely to affect students at for-profit institutions.

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Accreditor emerging for intellectual disabilities programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Programs for this population of students, which vary in length and scope, have grown dramatically since 2004, when an informal survey found about 25 programs nationally, according to the Think College National Coordinating Center, which offers support to postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities.