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Meet Some of this Year's MacArthur Fellows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since joining the field in about 2007, I felt that there are certain aspects of the world and its problems that were largely neglected. And a lot of these are social issues,” said Mackey, whose technological work has focused on machine learning for use in fields such as climate, weather, and medicine. I was raised with not much money.

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Building maintenance issues admissions leaders should know about (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Tom, who served as our vice president of enrollment management from 2007 until 2014, recognized not only the importance of maintaining a beautiful campus year-round but, even more importantly, the importance of making a strong first impression with our visitors and potential students during initial campus visits.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

A 2007 survey from the Association on Higher Education and Disability reported that just 28% of students with learning disabilities graduate from college. Once a student enters college, however, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) take over.

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DEI Blog: Third Time’s a Charm

College for Creative Study

My ADHD Transfer Story When I began college as a photography major at Columbia College Chicago in 2007, I was incredibly excited. For more information on the process for requesting accommodations at CCS, please watch our ADA Presentation – Accommodating Unique Students at CCS. COMMUNICATION! You are your own best advocate!

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