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Learning at the Edge with Louis Soares

Kay Peterson

Louis is an accomplished thought leader, innovator and consultant operating across economic and workforce development and higher education with a focus on the success of working adults. He holds a master’s in public administration from Harvard University and a bachelor’s in business economics from Brown University.

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NYU pauses admissions in music ed, surprising students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: When New York University announced last month that it would suspend admissions to its undergraduate music education program, students were shocked. Students wrote a letter to MPAP administrators asking for the decision to be reversed. " Administrators met with students via Zoom on Nov. Student Worries.

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Dr. Timothy Alvarez Retires from Otero College in Purpose, with Satisfaction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to more than 30 academic and certificate programs, there are bachelor’s degree programs offered in collaboration with Colorado University, Denver. The T-PREP (Partnership for Rural Educator Program) allows students who want to remain in the local community to earn a four-year degree and a teaching license.

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The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs

EAB

Forty-three percent of prospective graduate students spent at least one year researching programs. International students and students interested in legal education programs (JD, LLM) spend the most time researching programs, perhaps because of the additional application requirements these students face.

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Admissions Counselor on the Mission of a Liberal Arts College

Great College Advice

But in most cases a major is only about 10 courses out of the 32 or so a student may take as an undergraduate, so the expertise is not nearly as deep as one expects in a Masters or Doctoral program. A liberal arts education is not for everyone. Electives also comprise 25-35% of a student’s course load over four years.

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Navigating Institutional Accreditation: How to Get it and Keep it: Helping colleges and universities navigate the accreditation process successfully

The Change Leader, Inc.

NASIQI, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity , “provides recommendations regarding accrediting agencies that monitor the academic quality of postsecondary institutions and educational programs for federal purposes.”

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Elevating Business Education Standards: The Role of AMBA Accreditation

Creatrix Campus

Importance of business school Accreditation like AMBA at the global level Importance of business school Accreditation like AMBA at the global level Accreditation provides a framework for continuous improvement and accountability, encouraging institutions to regularly evaluate their programs and adapt to changing market demands.