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It may be time to rethink the college minor (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

These colleges and their certification advocates argue that certification not only readily equips students with the real-world skills to transition successfully to their first job post but also addresses many of the equity concerns colleges face by validating the idea that all forms of learning are valued, including forms of skilled labor.

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Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning

EAB

According to research by Sunil Gupta, Donal Lehmann, and Jennifer Ames , your current customers (in this case, students) are your best prospects as they have a great impact on organizational value. And, according to a 2016 Pew Research Center report , 73% of American adults consider themselves to be lifelong learners.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges around the country are exploring residential options, developing housing for the first time, or partnering with organizations such as Educational Housing Services (EHS), a New York City nonprofit group that houses students from colleges throughout the city. “As This is a growing interest, it seems, every year.” . …

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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.

She received the 2016 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, among other honors. But most importantly, it improves the sense of accountability for the people in the building, and not being able to make excuses like, “Well, enrollment is the business of student services,” or “Enrollment is the business of our admissions and advisors.”