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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But like other free tuition initiatives for Native American students, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website.

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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is crucial to pave clear pathways for students to obtain industry recognized credentials in today’s challenging economic landscape. One of the fundamental aspects of supporting students on their route to industry recognized credentials is starting these pathways early.

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Report Shows the Shift Away from Tenured Faculty in the U.S. Academic Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics on patterns of faculty appointments and graduate student employment, AAUP makes clear that there is an ever-increasing reliance on contingent faculty. colleges and universities. Hesaid the report serves three purposes. First, it brings the numbers up to date.

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Symplicity partners with the University of Aberdeen to drive student employability with CareerHub

Symplicity

Symplicity® Corporation, the global leader in student employability, wellness and success is thrilled to welcome the University of Aberdeen to its CareerHub network.

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The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tinto’s publications, you will find additional theories on student stop-outs and drop-outs. He indicates that when there are no check-ins and engagement between an institution and its students, students leave, and some never return. Compare Dr. Tinto’s research to the recently termed “great resignation”.

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Closing the Gap: Why Aligning College Skills with Workforce Needs Matters More Than Ever

Gray Associates

A recent report highlights a pressing issue in higher education: while nearly all adults without a degree see its value, there is a significant skills gap between what colleges teach and what employers need. Aligning college programs with in-demand skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership is essential.

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You are employable – all you have to do is show it!

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Natalie Gilfedder Natalie Gilfedder is a final Year Business Management student. on Campus internship as an ‘Employability Projects Intern’, she became increasingly interested in the concept of graduate attributes, student employability and higher education. After her Employ.ed

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