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Field of study not key to new academic program success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Digging Into the Data Using federal education data, Lightcast researchers found growth at 2,274 out of 8,007 new programs studied from 2016–17 through 2021, for a success rate of 28.4 percent for institutions with 5,001 or more graduates in 2016. It also noted a success rate of 36.4

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Prepare your graduates for today’s and tomorrow’s tech jobs—here’s how

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In January 2015 to January 2016 Java was the top requested programming language skill by employers in San Francisco, with SQL a close second. DC-area schools have noted some government employees still need COBOL expertise for their legacy programs), courses still teaching these languages may be ready for retirement. Description.

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Tug-of-War: Bought vs. Brought Credit

Confessions of a Community College Dean

National organizations such as AACRAO, ACE, CHEA, the federal government, the Beyond Transfer Policy Advisory Board and more are asking for institutions to look inward, redefine transfer and engage in transfer reform and reset. Use the past to guide the future, fix barriers to fair outcomes and address the broken system with a village.

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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

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She received the 2016 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, among other honors. About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton , the host of Changing Higher Ed ® , is a consultant to higher ed institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers.

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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.

They suggest that institutions may need to revisit and potentially revise their missions to reflect these changing expectations, underscoring the need for strong enrollment management leadership. Also, consulting with presidents to help them understand the context in enrollment management. 2016, 70%, 20 22, 62%.

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How Post University’s Career Readiness Model Can Help Not-For-Profit Universities and Graduates: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 172 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Camille Dumont

The Change Leader, Inc.

As a faculty member, Camille developed and taught courses for her alma mater, Iona College, in the health services management graduate program. In 2016, she was hired as an associate program chair for College to Career (CTC), and in 2018, she was promoted to Program Chair (CTC).

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Building a Sustainable Higher Education Model: CSCU’s Partnership for Workforce Readiness: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 175 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Terrence Cheng

The Change Leader, Inc.

He served as campus director of the University of Connecticut Stamford campus from 2016 to 2021, where he also served as a faculty member in the English department. The Board of Regents unanimously appointed President Cheng on May 7, 2021, and he began his presidency on July 2, 2021.