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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“In states like Tennessee where it’s performance-based funding, even if a community college does really well in comparison to its previous year, there are still benchmarks to some extent across the state with other community colleges that can have an adverse impact on funding,” said Smith, whose research currently focuses on community colleges.

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Breaking the barriers to research

HECG

Research: in the words of Stephen Hawking it is “the joy of discovering something no one knew before”. Indeed, research informs good teaching, ensuring that what’s been taught in the classroom is at the forefront of new knowledge. For some academics, though, conducting research is the easy bit. By DAVID MYTON.

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4 reasons university and private training partnerships are accelerating

University Business

According to research from University Professional and Continuing Education Association , institutions are reviewing their existing programs to tighten the pathway to certifications and jobs. Private training providers are one way to create those pathways.

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Social Security Offsets and Defaulted Student Loans (CFPB)

Higher Education Inquirer

30 Consequently, for many, their ability to meet their basic needs, including access to healthcare, became more difficult. In 2019, the average annual amount collected from individual beneficiaries was $2,232 ($186 per month). 38 Specifically, these statutory guardrails limit collections to 15 percent of Social Security benefits above $750.

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Everything You Need to Know About Studying in the UK

Study and Go Abroad

Don’t worry, here’s a crash course on everything you need to know about studying in the UK — from your initial research to the application process. There are 24 schools that are part of the Russell Group, and they all share a common focus on research and a positive reputation for academic achievement.

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Why Study in Germany – Universities, Admission, Tuition Fees, Post-study Work Permit and Work Opportunities

Buddy4Study

Why study in Germany – Germany is home to some of the top-rated universities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings of 2020, which take into account factors like academic and employer reputations as well as research impact. The following is a list of some of the most popular courses they offer: M.Sc. in Astrophysics.

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Chief Diversity Officer Steps Down Amid Backlash Over ‘Privilege’ Email

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the January newsletter from the Baltimore hospital and research center’s diversity office, Golden wrote that “privilege” was the “word of the month,” defining it as “a set of unearned benefits given to people who are in a specific social group.” Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland’s First District called for Golden’s termination.