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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2016, the NCAA created the Presidential Pledge, stating a commitment to promoting and achieving ethnic, racial, and gender equity in intercollegiate athletics. The firm is consulted by colleges and universities on DEI and Title IX issues, but often such requests come after a complaint has been filed. “We Four years later, 82.8%

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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Kelly, also an associate professor biology and chemistry, joined the college 21 years ago and became interim provost in 2016 and permanent provost in 2018. “At that time, I think there was not a particular need for the college to expand into other markets.” “How are we expecting people to live in the local community?

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IPG Motor City Marketing and Communications Fellowship Program Expands

College for Creative Study

Interpublic Group announced the expansion of its Motor City Marketing and Communications Fellowship, a jobs program exclusively associated with IPG’s Detroit-based communications and marketing companies supporting client General Motors.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

NACD published its Blue Ribbon Commission on Building the Strategic-Asset Board report in 2016, and it identifies the need for the board to align its skill sets and processes with the institution’s strategy development. Thus, it is appropriate to draw on other corporate governance organizations who understand how to implement change.

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Strategic Adaptation in Higher Education: Navigating 2024 and Beyond: Embracing Transformation and Resilience in Higher Education Business Models

The Change Leader, Inc.

For example, according to the College Board, in 2016, 70% of all high school seniors (traditional-age students) went to college. The disconnect between academic programs and the needs of the labor market has been a source of frustration for graduates and employers alike. Foster a Culture of Innovation Cultural change is pivotal.

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SRHE News at 50: Looking back…

SRHE

The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 aimed to enshrine the market with students as customers, and established the Office for Students. It is still too difficult for new providers to enter the HE market: solution, levelling the playing field to make it much easier for entrants with no track record. No 37 Augar and augury ).

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Drive Enrollment Growth with First-Gen Pathways to Success: Changing Higher Education Podcast 167 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Marielena DeSanctis

The Change Leader, Inc.

Colleges must also help communicate the ROI for getting a post-secondary degree. She is a graduate of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence and Leadership Florida. She received the 2016 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, among other honors. Learn more at changinghighered.com.