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The Equity Imperative ?of the Place-Bound Student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

identified as place-bound , according to the American Council on Education (ACE) Center for Policy Research and Strategy (Hillman, Nicholas, & Weichman, 2016). While online education has grown exponentially in the U.S., Despite increased opportunities for online educational programming, their analysis concludes “.it’s

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 1998 proposition eliminated most bilingual programs in California schools, and although it was reversed in 2016, there is still a shortage of teachers who speak multiple languages. Educational programs haven’t caught up yet, and students may be unaware of the field or intimidated by it.

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Colorado expands inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities

University Business

Seven years ago, Colorado was one of only three states that didn’t have an inclusive higher education program. Today it has four programs thanks to IN Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education. Read more from CBS News.

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The college closings of 2024—and what lies beyond

University Business

The only public university on this list, enrollment at Maritime Academy has fallen by 31% since the 2016-17 academic year, Cal Matters reports. While the acquisition’s timeline is subject to federal approvals, Northeastern plans to continue operating Marymount’s performing arts and prison education programs.

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Is this the first college closing announced in 2025?

University Business

The only public university on this list, enrollment at Maritime Academy has fallen by 31% since the 2016-17 academic year, Cal Matters reports. While the acquisition’s timeline is subject to federal approvals, Northeastern plans to continue operating Marymount’s performing arts and prison education programs.

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Get Wild! Gamification Creates Immersive, On-Demand Faculty Development 

The Scholarly Teacher

Trends for the future of education programs for professional development. The team’s research indicated that including game elements creates a more captivating training that holds the learners’ interest and increases motivation. The specific game elements incorporated include immersion, decisions, goals, and challenges (Landers et al.,

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College closures are surging. Can institutions pause the plummet?

University Business

More from UB: Here are 2 ways global higher education is floundering post-pandemic Two other key factors announced as core components of Talladega’s recuperation plan include academic excellence and recruitment and retention. Meade credits this outlook to a 3.5% enrollment spike this fall. “It takes discipline and it takes focus.”