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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. These inform strategic decisions to address inequities and improve outcomes. … Santiago and Sarita E. Morales, president of CSUSB.

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Striving for Digital Equity in Education

The Scholarly Teacher

Mabel CPO Okojie , Mississippi State University Tinukwa Boulder , University of Pittsburgh Zoey Zhao , University of Pittsburgh Keywords: Digital Divide, Digital Equity, Educational Technology Key Statement : We discuss the complexity of the digital divide and the possibilities of achieving digital equity.

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Report: Undergraduate Enrollment Finally Rising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Computer and information sciences and support services proved to be the academic pursuit that had the largest enrollment boost at undergraduate four-year institutions (9.5%). Two-year schools saw a different picture, where mechanic and repair technologies had the biggest rise (11.3%) instead.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Encouragement Watford inherited one pre-college program that already existed for seventh and eighth graders, providing information about electrical and computer engineering. Faculty do it as part of their research and part of their service to the university and to the state.” I believe CEED is a national model,” Sanders says. “If

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

Learning Disabilities and College Success Should a student with a learning disability share that information on the college application? Should students disclose this information or keep the diagnosis private? These programs provide services beyond the required level. This is a tough call.

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The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain: Ensuring Quality and Excellence in Higher Ed Institutions

Creatrix Campus

Accreditation from the HEC ensures that an institution meets a set of rigorous standards related to program quality, faculty qualifications, and student support services. Boosting the quality of teaching and learning in higher education institutions and supporting initiatives to promote student success and development.

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How the Choice Based Credit System can Improve the Quality of Higher Education in India

Creatrix Campus

The non-credit courses are evaluated as either 'Satisfactory' or 'Unsatisfactory' and are not factored into the computation of SGPA/CGPA. Student Guidance and Support: With increased flexibility and course choices, students may require guidance and counseling to make informed decisions and navigate through the curriculum.