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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Why are women of color in higher education celebrated for their excellence yet set up to fail by the very systems that claim to value them? This isnt a personal failure; its a systemic issueand higher education is a microcosm of broader workplace inequities.

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education.

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With strong ties to local business and industry, Maricopa Community Colleges are leading the way with industry-aligned bachelors degrees. The deficit means longer patient wait times, a higher nurse-to-patient ratio, and understaffed facilities, among others. Rural areas, in particular, are feeling the strain on local healthcare.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In my opinion, the rapid integration of AI in the everyday marketplace through cellular phones opened the door to full AI lifestyle integrations like facial recognition, Alexa, smart home devices, chatbots, online banking security, healthcare diagnosis, language translation, and the like.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New programs in emerging fields like healthcare informatics and cybersecurity have been strategically developed to align with industry demands, ensuring graduates are well-positioned for career success. One of the most striking achievements has been the expansion of Coppins academic portfolio.

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Humanity in Healthcare Emphasized in Youth Career Pathways Partnership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So much that in my last conversation with her on the night of January 16, 2021; she told me that she wanted to write a book on “humanity in healthcare”; adding that “they ought to treat folk humanely”. She expressed confusion and tremendous frustration with regards to the way that she was being treated. to 1:00 p.m.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The absence of minority voices in the development of resources, technologies, and healthcare solutions often results in the neglect of entire communities. Early exposure to rigorous STEM concepts and tailored support prepares students for higher education.