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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Alabama State Launches Women’s Flag Football

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jason Cable "The International Olympic Committee recently included men's and women's flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and likewise, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is closely monitoring the emerging sport of women’s flag football," said Alabama State University President Dr.

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The ongoing saga of REF 2028: why doesn’t teaching count for impact?

SRHE

The initial decisions on REF 2028 (REF 2028/23/01 from Research England et al ), based on the report on FRAP – the Future Research Assessment Programme – contain one surprise and one non-surprise among nearly 40 decisions. by Ian McNay Surprise, surprise…or not.

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The pandemic may have ended but the demand for edtech is growing

University Business

One of the greatest challenges higher education has ever had to face was the pandemic. Colleges didn’t choose but were forced to overcome barriers to instruction through innovative educational technology solutions with little to no turnaround as students returned home for remote learning. to nearly $78 billion in 2020.

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Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. Named President of OSU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It will last through the end of 2028. He said that he was happy that compromises had been written into the Ohio bill, which could resurface this coming year. Carter will begin his term on January 1 st.

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Understanding Higher Education’s Enrollment Cliff, Trough and Recovery

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The 2012–13 academic year presented an opportunity of a lifetime for me as an American Council on Education Fellow (#administratorwannabe #becarefulwhatyouwishfor)—a year to study higher education without the burden of a day job (a sabbatical for administrators). 21, 2022).

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New initiative seeks to boost value of community college degrees

University Business

From 2023 through 2028, ten community colleges across the nation will have the opportunity to participate in a program that will boost their reputations in a big way.