Remove Faculty Remove Hospitality Remove Industry
article thumbnail

Help Wanted

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In January, nurses from two of New York City’s private hospitals went on strike. Mount Sinai Hospital did not release details, but New York State Nursing Association President Nancy Hagans says the agreement includes “wall-to-wall safe staffing ratios,” according to reporting from news station NY1. MacNeil School of Nursing.

article thumbnail

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. Why healthcare?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs. Sponsored research awards tripled and more than 325 tenure-track faculty members were hired.

Title IX 329
article thumbnail

Dismantling Global Injustices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clark, Binghamton University as well as so many others who have supported and helped me along the way Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Most things can wait. He had worked as a cook in restaurants since he was 15 and figured he would simply get a full-time job in the hospitality industry. “I

article thumbnail

Dismantling Global Injustices - Dr. Brendan Skip Mark

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clark, Binghamton University as well as so many others who have supported and helped me along the way Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Most things can wait. He had worked as a cook in restaurants since he was 15 and figured he would simply get a full-time job in the hospitality industry. “I

article thumbnail

Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is the possibility of increasing enrollment with high-demand programs like nursing and other areas of healthcare, said Lee, but such programs are costly in order to ensure adequate skills labs and faculty. Lee said funding needs to be cultivated from hospital systems desirous of building their nursing workforce.

article thumbnail

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.