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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. The outcome is bad for students and industries alike: a lack of social mobility and a lack of qualified workers. It’s a burgeoning industry, expected to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030.

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President’s corner: Katherine Frank, the “curator” of today’s most innovative cross-sector partnerships

University Business

This past fall, the polytechnic launched an apprenticeship certificate that breached uncharted waters between a higher education institution and the state Department of Workforce Development. Stepping into the presidency in 2020, Frank admits it was challenging for people to think about how she might excel in this role.

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Are institutions leveraging their alumni to their full potential? Here’s how they can

University Business

. “When a school actually works with their alumni, it allows the programs to highlight their success organically. ” According to a 2020 alumni engagement survey, 62% of institutional stakeholders report that their top priority is to increase the number of engaged graduates.

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Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs

EAB

The pandemic changed the landscape for many industries, and higher education was no exception. I know from experience that being an enrollment manager is challenging, but now it's even harder than before.

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Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs

EAB

The pandemic changed the landscape for many industries, and higher education was no exception. I know from experience that being an enrollment manager is challenging, but now it's even harder than before.

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3 Questions With Marni Baker Stein, Coursera’s New Chief Content Officer

Confessions of a Community College Dean

With 25-plus years in the industry, she's known for her astute observations on the higher ed space and creating accessible, student-centered online experiences. In Latvia, Japan and Turkey, I developed education programs built directly around what students and communities needed. After returning to the U.S.,

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Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs

EAB

Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs. Cyberattacks and data breaches skyrocketed over the past two years— up 68% from 2020 to 2021 and another 14% from 2021 to 2022. Does your program design support enrollment growth? Use the “Golden Triangle” of program design to help you defy the odds.