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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment. ” The post Oh, the humanit(ies)!

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TikTok tracker: What colleges—or entire states—have banned the popular app?

University Business

The country is not pulling its punches on the popular social media app TikTok, citing concerns over security breaches from the likes of China. More from UB: Despite security concerns on the part of schools, students still lean on TikTok Alabama Dec. Tennessee is about to make it six, pending the signature of the governor.

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The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 249 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Alana Rose

The Change Leader, Inc.

I remember when Tutor got started many years ago, it was of university of Southern California, and you worked with a good friend of mine, Ronni Ephraim, who I worked with years ago when she was the director of instruction at LA Unified School District and worked for Governor Romer. She is a close friend of mine to this day.

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10 Winter-Inspired Easy Kitchen Science Experiment Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Experiential Learning Depot

This recipe is probably more appropriate for older learners, but regardless of age, safety should be a priority and taken seriously. The proteins from the egg whites break up from the blending and rearrange themselves, surrounding the air bubbles and securing them, leaving a foamy consistency. What gives it its shape?

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The New Generation Gap

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In stark contrast to the postwar era’s economic prosperity that lifted many boats, Gen Z encounters a less stable and increasingly stratified economy in which job security and access to relatively well-paying jobs is much less certain. It's my friend’s story, but it is also mine and our generation’s.

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Coping with the Silence of My Friends

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In short, they prioritized “the economy,” whatever that really means against the backdrop of basic human rights, above my right to remain married to my spouse of 23 years, their right to claim my Social Security if I die before them, and our fundamental right to be treated as the family we are in critical medical situations.