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Manhattan College to Launch School of Health Professions in July

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Manhattan College has established a new School of Health Professions (SoHP), which will officially launch Jul. SoHP plans to create additional programs in the future, such as in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy/audiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and physician assistant.

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ruling sent medical schools across the nation scrambling to adjust admission standards to abide by the new law of the land. had already outlawed the use of race in their admissions long before this ruling. They add that UC Davis wants to educate medical students who have a genuine goal of serving the medically underserved.

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Tired of OPMs? Here are 5 steps to online education independence

University Business

Due to unprecedented changes in the higher education landscape, such as the impact of COVID-19 and the increasing demand for digital learning solutions , the need to adapt at a rapid pace has led many universities to depend on Online Program Managers (OPMs) for expanding their offerings in online education.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I (Ford) was reading a commentary on the top number of “issues” facing education/ educators and became even more outraged and indignant on terminology used to describe children who live in poverty, Blacks, and other minoritized students. Counseling & mental health.

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Enrollment Strategies and the Evolving Expectations of Students in 2024

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Strategies for Increasing Student Enrollment The traditional paradigms of higher education enrollment have shifted, driven by technological advancements and changing student demographics. It allows students to learn at their own pace, fitting education into their busy lives rather than the other way around.

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Applicants have spoken. Will colleges listen? 

University Business

The findings could be an effective blueprint for institutions looking to better attract and engage with students during the recruitment, admissions and enrollment journey. In addition, each of these support areas should have clear instructions on the next steps for the admissions and enrollment process.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (DOE), at least 25% of full-time equivalent students enrolled must be Hispanic. This includes working on retention strategies that emphasize information on financial aid and mental health services as well as continuing to build a sense of belonging. She notes it helps build community.