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Panelists Debate Solutions for Nigerian Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Economically developed countries have created a “triple helix” of collaboration between academia, government, and industry, according to panelist Dr. Vincent Idemyor, a professor at the University of Port Harcourt. Omikunle argued, however, that primary financing for colleges must come from the government.

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The Broader Ramifications of the Attack on DEI at Florida Public Colleges and Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Government contracting plays a crucial role in promoting economic fairness and providing opportunities for businesses led by underrepresented groups. When it comes to employment, in many industries, hiring decisions are heavily influenced by personal connections and referrals.

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Skills-Based Hiring and Degree Completion Do Not Have to be Mutually Exclusive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because the nation’s colleges and universities aren’t producing graduates nearly fast enough to meet demand, companies and state governments are reassessing the role of college degrees in hiring decisions and are increasingly turning to skills-based hiring to meet their talent needs. In 2022, 75% of JP Morgan Chase ’s U.S.

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A Lack of Bread to Win is Why There Aren’t More Black Male Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Americans must face the choice of continuing to treat the teacher workforce as a charitable mission or shift to making it into an economically competitive industry that the best and brightest of our students’ desire to go into with intentionality as opposed to a default fall back up plan to go into if nothing else works out as is too often the case.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This grant is a renewal of the previous grant we received in 2017; but it is double in amount this time, which truly speaks to our commitment to preparing the best professionals who meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.” 32 students will be selected over five years.

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Roueche Center Forum: A View from the Maricopa Community College District

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gonzales The ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented workforce is imperative to ensuring the success of a community college system. A successful balance between employee recruitment and student retention requires constantly evaluating strategies and implementing changes.

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Students connect peers to alumni, industry resources

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Connect Team at Hamilton College in New York serves as a bridge between students and graduates working in various industries. Students of all grades work as part of their teams, connecting to alumni from that specific industry through student-facing events and blog posts.