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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The state has provided emergency support funding for FDLTCC students, which Hanson describes as a huge help for students who experience barriers. Among the necessities that these funds have covered are car repair, utility bills and groceries. It’s a game changer for many of our students,” she notes.

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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.

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These rural colleges are beating the odds to drive student success

University Business

After a $5 million investment and a decade of collaboration between the city, the county and local employers, Walla Walla opened more than 170 wineries and is now a tourist destination. The rural town leveraged its open space to create a booming industry and build student employment opportunities.

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Student learning revisited: How these educators empower their assessments with AI the right way

University Business

Educators on the cutting edge of generative AI and its application in the classroom are discovering fascinating new ways to assess learning, uprooting centuries-old reading- and writing-based assessments as more and more students employ ChatGPT and related tools.

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A recap of the 2023-24 MIT Career Exploration Series

CAPD

The CAPD Employer Relations team worked with employers to organize career exploration events. As a part of the Employer Relations team’s events, 434 individual student-employer coffee chats were held with 29 employers during fall 2023 and IAP 2024.

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Mentoring groups for success – Top tips from SACHA coaches

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Amer Khushman Amer is a second-year research student in International Development with a focus on forced migration and examining how digital skills in the context of the digital transformation, particularly after COVID-19, can facilitate the integration of forced migrants into their host countries and contribute to economic growth.

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Supporting Student Success in Higher Education: A Comprehensive Guide

Creatrix Campus

Institutions aim to support timely degree completion to minimize costs, ensure efficient resource utilization, and facilitate students' entry into the workforce or further educational pursuits. Career Outcomes The transition to the workforce or further education is an essential aspect of student success.