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Augusta Tech President Named Sole Finalist to Lead Savannah State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Whirl, who currently serves as president of Augusta Technical College, has built a reputation for strengthening workforce education programs and fostering community partnerships. The coastal Georgia institution, founded in 1890, has played a vital role in African American higher education for over 130 years.

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National University Students Given Access to Work-Based Learning Via Online Platform

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mark Milliron The partnership, in the form of a pilot program which kicked off in 2021, has allowed NU faculty to use Riipen’s online platform to source employers willing to offer work experience and project opportunities to students and add these projects into their curricula. and Canada that Riipen works with.

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How Semester at Sea Improves Student Outcomes and Boosts Institutional Success: Changing Higher Ed podcast 243 with host Dr.s Drumm McNaughton and guest Scott Marshall

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Innovation Insights: Explore upcoming initiatives like AI floating labs and partnerships with industry leaders. Faculty Development: Learn how faculty participation strengthens institutional outcomes and academic communities. Future Planning: Understand how to adapt global education programs for maximum institutional impact.

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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of our community colleges to serve as hubs for regional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that convene high school educators, community college faculty, and representatives from local employers and workforce agencies,” Dr. Karen Stout says in the award notification.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So that we graduate students who meet the needs of employers in the industries,” Lieberman said. To accomplish the goals that the fundraising will enable, she sees it as essential that the faculty, staff and board work collaboratively on the visioning for the university. This includes creating new means for retention.

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The Equity Imperative ?of the Place-Bound Student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When seeking increased social and economic mobility through higher education, many place-bound individuals encounter limited or no realistic options for affordable, quality postsecondary education programs. While online education has grown exponentially in the U.S.,

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Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

University Business

The University of Pennsylvania’s Pennovation Center is an example of industry and academia collaborating to provide pathways to commercialization. Acquiring institutions will face integration challenges, including aligning cultures, meshing educational programs, merging systems and consolidating data and assets.