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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our region has a large healthcare industry with a significantly unmet employment demand exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Why healthcare? Many of these careers are associated with a degree or other credential (or pathway) at the College.

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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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Researcher Draws on Self-Discipline in Pursuit to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lidadi Agbomi Lidadi Agbomi is beginning her doctoral program in bioengineering at Clemson University in August, but already has a CV filled with published research and presentations. I want to continue working with them because they very much changed my life for the better.” It’s up in the air,” she said, “but I’m interested in both.”

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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. Academic progress There has also been focus on the university’s academic programs. Under Lieberman’s leadership the university consulted with industry leaders in the region about the most needed professions.

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Education Department faces calls to rescind outsourcing guidance

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“This is just one example of the many ways this guidance could impact our operations and our ability to provide high quality and affordable higher education to New York State residents, United States citizens, and others.” Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Online Degrees Leading to a Great Career

College Scholarships

While the numbers of adults and youth engaged in online degrees has grown steadily over the years as students have come to appreciate its flexible scheduling, the year 2020 proved that taking classes remotely was the ideal way to get an education without getting COVID19. How can you capitalize on the experience you already have?

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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank

The Change Leader, Inc.

Additionally, with digital credential platforms such as Credly reporting the issuance of industry and workforce credentials being up 83% since the pandemic, now is the time for higher ed presidents and decision-makers to begin thinking about micro-credentials seriously.