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3 considerations for prison education programs

EAB

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering

University Business

With traditional enrollment taking a hit, higher education had to find new avenues to enroll learners, and these types of programs seemed to provide the flexibility that fits into almost every lifestyle. When asked about general challenges, the administrative burden was cited most at 68%.

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How can colleges adapt their financial aid offices for prison education programs? - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive

Ray Schroeder

Colleges interested in providing prison education programs need to adapt their financial aid practices to best serve incarcerated students, according to a new report from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

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Macro Marketing Themes for Micro Education Programs

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

However, reaching and enrolling the right students and deploying cost-effective marketing strategies for non-degree programs can be challenging. How to Market Micro Programs Effectively. Setting yourself up for success as you develop and launch these programs is critical. Ways to Test New Marketing Methods for Micro Programs.

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JSTOR's Digital Archives Now Reach Over Half a Million Incarcerated Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If they found some interesting, they could then make requests to their administrator or librarian for the full text of articles. “I The other states, the students request an individual article, and then an administrator or a person designated by the Department of Corrections will review that request. Some states use it like full JSTOR.

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AFT Prez Sends Letter to WVU Board Over Proposed Cuts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Among the programs on the chopping block are WVU’s Ed.D in higher education administration, master's program in math, and master of public administration. It also blames mismanagement by WVU’s administration, which embarked on several debt-funded construction projects in recent years.

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Black Students Less Likely Identified for Special Ed When They Have Black Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While gifted programs are meant to recognize exceptional academic ability, special education programs aim to address potential academic shortcomings that a student may have due to disabilities. But the latter, though meant to be helpful, can come with distinct drawbacks, the report noted. “On

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