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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brooks II College graduates also continue to enjoy higher employment rates than their peers and are more likely to hold positions that include benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan. More than 99% of our Trine alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

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Why a college degree is still a great return on investment

University Business

College graduates also continue to enjoy higher employment rates than their peers and are more likely to hold positions that include benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan. More than 99% of our Trine alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

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Yale Softens Mental Health Policies for Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students and alumni sued the university last fall, alleging that Yale officials pressured students experiencing suicidal ideation to withdraw or risk being kicked out. Yale has come under fire in recent months for what students suffering from psychological distress have described as callous treatment.

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Fired Linfield Professor Wins Over $1M Settlement

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“I’m grateful for the many students, alumni and colleagues who joined me in demanding change and refused to be silenced when Linfield failed to uphold these essential principles.” We felt it preferable to resolve this situation and move on.”

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A public university wants to privatize advancement jobs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” Private foundations at public institutions are usually responsible for stewarding especially large gifts and maintaining relationships with the most generous donors, while the advancement office most commonly deals with small and medium-size fundraising, as well as alumni relations. “It is truly baffling to me.

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How open admissions is dismantling educational barriers for art students

University Business

times less likely to experience poverty, and 47% more likely to have health insurance provided through their job. Some studies have even found that life expectancy is longer for those who attend college. More from UB : How do colleges hit record-level fundraising? It’s all about the alumni . Bachelor degree-holders are 3.5

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Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed: Strategies for Student Success and Employability: Changing Higher Education Podcast 157 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Kathryn Campbell and Dr. Zack Mabel

The Change Leader, Inc.

Wraparound support programs and comprehensive student support programs like the CUNY ASAP program for the community colleges in New York City is a holistic program that works. The report highlights three basic pathways: high school, community college, and university.