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Freshman class of 2024 is the most diverse yet, says new report

University Business

The 2024 freshman class is among the most diverse in several ways, a new report has found. The report , “Understanding the Entering Class of 2024: Key Insights from The CIRP Freshman Survey 2024,” examines the backgrounds, concerns and expectations of first-year students. In terms of race and ethnicity, 50.8%

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Recruiters, Students Differ on New Grad Career Readiness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Employers positioned the same three career readiness competencies at the top of their list in the association’s job outlook survey in 2024. There is a clear disconnect between how students and employers perceive studentsdevelopment of these competencies,” said NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel.

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Enrollment Strategies and the Evolving Expectations of Students in 2024

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Let’s take a look at: Who today’s students are, and what they want Enrollment strategies that cater to modern learners How to speak to prospective students through marketing Evolving Educational Models and Students’ Needs As we push through 2024 and beyond, it’s no secret that online learners are a critical market for institutions to capture.

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Impacting Policy and Creating Greater Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Currently a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin, Michael Reid, Jr., is intent on utilizing research to examine poverty as a barrier to student development. After completing his Ph.D. in educational policy and planning, Reid hopes to make an impact on federal and state policies related to education.

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Mental Health and Financial Barriers Threaten College Student Success (TimelyCare)

Higher Education Inquirer

Gaps in Support Access - While 90% of students had used at least one school-provided resource such as academic advising, tutoring, or mental health counseling, issues like lack of awareness, inconvenient office hours, and inaccessible locations kept many from getting the needed help. Make a comprehensive list of all resources in one place."

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A quick look at the global rise of for-credit micro-credentials

University Business

Building lifelong career skills (Source: 2024 Micro-Credentials Impact Global Report) The two biggest advantages higher education leaders envision for credit-bearing micro-credentials are building lifelong learning modalities and helping students become job-ready.

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Spotlight on the 2024 Teaching Award winners: Staff offering exceptional levels of support to students

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

EUSA Teaching Awards 2024 In this blog Callum Paterson, Academic Engagement & Policy Coordinator at the Students’ Association, turns the spotlight to the winners of the Students’ Association’s 2024 Teaching Awards for staff offering exceptional levels of support to students. May 14, 2024