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CGS Report Delves Into Under-Researched Field of Graduate-Level Microcredentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Non-degree certificate programs at the graduate level are rarely researched, an issue that the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) aimed to address with the release of its new report.

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Report: Graduate Enrollment is on the Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brian McKenzie, director of research at CGS and lead author of the report. "We We track graduate enrollments at both the master's, certificate, and doctoral level for major institutions in the U.S. Though the number of graduate school applications increased by 3.9%. In 2020, all of the higher education sector was affected.

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Pursuit of R-2 status can expand opportunity (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As universities “ascend” from one Carnegie Foundation classification to another, alarm bells often go off—particularly among those who study higher education. But institutions of higher learning are recreating what it means to be a publicly engaged research institution. What would it objectively add to our mission?

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Therefore, the program works closely with other departments of the college, particularly admissions and advising, to identify students who would benefit from EAP. “We Project upGRADS, which is funded by a federal grant, aims to improve access to and success in graduate education.

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Mentors should be gate openers, not gatekeepers (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Faculty members are often gatekeepers to our scholars’ entrance and success in graduate school. The thought that something so trivial as a thank-you note could prevent one of our students from being considered for admission or funding opportunities is inexcusable and burdens our scholars with one more rule to follow.

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Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 191 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Justin Grimes

The Change Leader, Inc.

Drumm McNaughton to shed light on transforming graduate school enrollment through strategic enrollment management (SEM). Dr. Grimes, with over 17 years in higher education, brings a wealth of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate education.

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Expand Your Horizons: Spring Education Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Study and Go Abroad

The Study and Go Abroad / SchoolFinder Fairs are for students and parents who want to explore college, university, or post-graduate education in Canada or overseas, or consider volunteer or work-abroad programs. It’s totally optional, and not required for free admission to any of the fairs. You can register right now!