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Rutgers Plan to Merge Medical Schools Met with Pushback

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jonathan Holloway Faculty concerns and disagreements surrounding a potential merger culminated in a Jul. However, opposing faculty argue that such a merger would provide little benefit for clinical care and medical education, given that the two schools collaborate anyway. A merger would take five years.

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A Snapshot in Time: The Cancer Cluster at NC State

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Brice says he has fielded calls from over 250 people, including former students, staff, faculty, and administrators who spent time in Poe Hall and have since become sick with cancers or other illnesses. They said, ‘We admit you to the hospital tomorrow.’ I was in the hospital for 133 days beginning in July.”

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More Presidential Vacancies at HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vincent, a seasoned higher education administrator, said he plans to return to the practice of law. Six years ago today, at the conclusion of my first year as president of Benedict College, I collapsed onstage at a college-wide assembly honoring the retirements and service anniversaries of our faculty and staff. Dr. Walter M.

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The Equity Educator - Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker

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Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D From the age of five, Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker knew she wanted to be a nurse.

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Help Wanted

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In January, nurses from two of New York City’s private hospitals went on strike. Mount Sinai Hospital did not release details, but New York State Nursing Association President Nancy Hagans says the agreement includes “wall-to-wall safe staffing ratios,” according to reporting from news station NY1. MacNeil School of Nursing.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Examples of possible careers in the field include nursing home administrators and health quality managers, according to Ongeri. With health services management they can work as managers in hospitals and in enhancing healthcare access. These jobs may be in hospitals as well as in local health departments or nonprofit organizations.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

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While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We