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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Undergraduates are most concerned with scholarship opportunities, financial literacy, and paying for their education,” survey conductors reported about the financial needs of Latino students. Graduate students’ needs are focused on financing their education and financial support for conference travel.

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A New Model for Lifelong Learning

University Business

Education for a Lifetime How one university turned a struggling enterprise into a $6 million lifelong learning powerhouse A decade ago, the University of South Floridas Continuing Education program was by all accounts a financial burden. Then part of USFs Innovative Education division, the unit was losing $60,000 a year.

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Why higher ed needs to get on board with micro-credentials

University Business

University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and edtech company Collegis partnered for this study, which reflects the opinions of 514 employers from different organizations. The majority worked in finance (14%), followed by healthcare (13%) and manufacturing (12%).

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Leading in complexity: Are higher education leaders ready for the age of austerity?

SRHE

Or will institutions continue to rely on traditional models of leadership selection, hoping that academic merits alone will make their leaders fit for the complexities ahead? Prof Dr Robert Perich is Academic Director, Swiss School of Public Governance SSPG, D-MTEC, ETH Zurich.

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“With the economy shifting … we need workforce education training faster and better,” said James Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA).

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes. Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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Costs and Benefits of Adding 30-units to Accounting Students' Requirements for Licensure as a CPA

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

Skills in areas such as big data, data analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and blockchain are among the biggest trends in accounting and finance. Enables accounting students to enter the workplace after graduating with a bachelor’s degree or after completing 120 units of education, depending on state requirements.