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Complete College America (CCA), which has the mission to raise postsecondary attainment in the U.S., highereducation institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience. Highereducation is an engine for social and economic mobility.
Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.
The path to highereducation success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. They are taking responsibility and raising standards.” By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S. Santiago and Sarita E.
Racial exclusion from this nation's institutions of highereducation has been the norm throughout the vast history of the U.S., HBCUs were created to educate the formerly enslaved and their descendants who were prohibited from attending most institutions of higher learning in the country, but HBCUs were open to all.
The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion. Demographic changes have led to an increasing number of Latinx students attending highereducation. The 2021 Latinx population in the U.S. totaled 62.5 million, just under 20% of the U.S.
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She describes it as the 'little engine that will,' and the result of that work is something she is proud of. The institute is being launched with initial funding of $2.3 million that includes $1 million raised from alums, families, and friends through the Call to Lead campaign.
Blog: Higher Ed Gamma The past’s meaning only becomes clear in hindsight. It’s these long-term developments, processes and trends, which take place under the surface, that even the most powerful politicians or institutions must respond to. This is the case in politics, but it’s also true in highereducation.
Programs include Engineering, Architecture, Business, Education, and Nursing & Allied Health, as well as a renowned College of Veterinary Medicine. Students complete a liberal arts core while pursuing majors in fields like engineering, agriculture, the sciences, business, and the humanities.
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April 29, 2025 · Episode 257 HigherEducation Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In 34 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. How this highereducation strategic planning approach helped College of Charleston grow enrollment, launch new schools, and achieve national university status.
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by GR Evans Should highereducation providers foster a ‘research culture’? As the body responsible for research under the HigherEducation and Research Act (2017), UK Research and Innovation offers its own definition. That has remained the case with UCU’s ‘Post-1992 National Contract’.
And so they need to be at the table for federal and state policy conversations as the folks that are often tasked to implement those policies to kind of ground truth and make sure that what is developed makes sense, moves objectives forward in a way that is thoughtful and manageable for the field. The students that are, yeah, it’s.
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by Brett Bligh, Sue Beckingham, Lesley Gourlay, and Julianne K Viola SRHE’s ‘Landscapes of Learning for Unknown Futures: prospects for space in highereducation’ symposium series, delivered with Professor Sam Elkington and Dr Jill Dickinson, aims to foster continuous dialogue around learning spaces. What might this look like?
The highereducation landscape faces a troubling decrease in graduate school enrollment, markedly among minority groups and engineering programs. Dr. Grimes, with over 17 years in highereducation, brings a wealth of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate education. minority and STEM).
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Technology’s Role in Enabling Enrollment Growth Franklin University exemplifies how technology can be leveraged to enhance enrollment and streamline educational processes. This trend highlights the importance of institutions knowing their strengths and using technology to develop niche, world-class programs.
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As higher ed nears the looming enrollment cliff , colleges and universities looking to drive enrollment growth must identify more pathways for students to obtain a college degree, especially in the case of first-generation students. These experiences have taught her how both sectors can collaborate and leverage each other’s strengths.
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The $64,000 question is how institutions can do all these things as well as their existing functions (like research and graduate and professional education) without pricing themselves out of business. Public and foundation funding should better align with student needs. ” Or “God is on the side of the largest battalions.”
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