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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

s legacy through the Martin Luther King Day symposium, an academic credit workshop where both students can earn academic or continuing education credits for their participation in the event.The course is offered at no additional cost, regardless of a students credit load. The college now commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s

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Dr. Elizabeth Mauch Appointed Chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Elizabeth Mauch Bethany College Mauch, currently president of Bethany College, previously served in faculty and leadership roles at Bloomsburg University, including as dean of the College of Education. In her new position, she will oversee Vermont State University (VTSU) and the Community College of Vermont.

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Here’s how social media can build community for online and professional education

University Business

For online and professional education providers, platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube create spaces for past, current, and prospective learners to connect, share insights, and contribute to meaningful discussions in their fields. A great way to encourage organic engagement is through faculty thought leadership.

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The College of Saint Rose to Close Permanently at the End of School Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The closure leaves 500-600 employees without jobs, forces students to continue their education elsewhere, and tens of properties vacant. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the school had 118 full-time faculty and 107 part-time faculty in Fall 2022.

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How universities can build new bridges to industry

University Business

With the world of continuing education evolving rapidly, universities have a unique opportunity to bridge education with industry needs. As workforce demands shift, higher education institutions must ensure professionals can upskill efficiently, meeting local labor market needs while driving economic mobility.

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Inquiring Minds Want to Know…About Social, Cognitive, and Teacher Presence Online

The Scholarly Teacher

Kari Henry Hulett , Northeastern State University Maria Gray , Northeastern State University Key Statement: Faculty can intentionally design courses using the Community of Inquiry Framework to achieve greater student engagement and learning outcomes. Garrison et al. Image by , Unsplash.

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How Data Drives Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

ESOL is housed in the school’s Adult Continuing Education (ACE) division. Our program directors and faculty chairs work closely to match them to existing courses.” It took years to develop this kind of software, reaching out to faculty and staff to ask their needs and offer training to understand how to use data sets.