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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. It was a devastating blow to the college. This is it.” The trio call themselves the Equity Avengers.

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Beyond ideological debates, a focus on process (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Since the release of the report of the (so-called) Spellings Commission in 2006, I have urged improvements in the accreditation process. Accreditation agencies are nongovernmental organizations authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to develop and assess institutional quality standards.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

The university has established over 1,300 articulation agreements with community colleges across the country. When a student from any of these community colleges applies to Franklin University, the system can instantly inform them about the transferability of their courses into their desired degree program.

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Tough Times Ahead for Higher Education Enrollment: Changing Higher Ed Podcast with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Bob Massa and Bill Conley

The Change Leader, Inc.

The discussion highlights the disparity between the advertised prices of college education and the actual costs borne by students and how the trend hurts recruitment and enrollment. This approach not only aids in student decision-making but also helps in building trust and credibility. again, my name is Bob Massa.

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Higher Ed Cybersecurity, MOVEit Hack, and 3rd-Party Risk: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 163 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Brian Kelly

The Change Leader, Inc.

The primary rule change is designating a CISO or a qualified individual responsible for protecting customer information or student financial aid data. Brian is also an Adjunct Professor at Naugatuck Valley Community College, where he has developed and teaches cybersecurity courses. There are nine elements.

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How College Transforms Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” Without a doubt, a college education offers many social benefits, including increased job opportunities, higher potential earnings, greater job stability and security, increased life satisfaction, and better health and longer life expectancy. College is linked to greater civic involvement and higher rates of voting.

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2023 wrapped: The biggest trends in higher ed—and the most read stories

University Business

Intelligent, an online news service, rated different colleges’ offerings, measuring criteria like tuition, faculty, retention rates and resources. Wellesley College (Mass.), Haverford College (Pa.), dominated topped the list, offering financial aid packages worth over $75,000. They experienced a whopping 12.4%