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Colleges need to address rise of white nationalism (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Faculty across disciplines, from the sciences to the humanities, can—and should—more directly debunk this false ideology in their courses. Moreover, students need to understand how social media companies operate, especially how they often profit from fear and anger , and how false messages can be amplified and spread quickly.

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Student survey reveals gaps in core academic advising functions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

At FGCU, where many full-time advisers have faculty status, Knibbs even teaches a class on the foundations of civic engagement. Looking at responses by institution type, 56 percent of four-year college students say they’ve gotten this kind of advice, compared to 49 percent of community college students.

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Drive Enrollment Growth with First-Gen Pathways to Success: Changing Higher Education Podcast 167 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Marielena DeSanctis

The Change Leader, Inc.

Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Marielena DeSanctis, president of the Community College of Denver, who shares some of the solutions she was able to identify based on her unique understanding of higher ed. She started her education career in K-12 and moved to community college leadership. Dr. DeSanctis is unique.

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Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 191 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Justin Grimes

The Change Leader, Inc.

This plan should be developed with input from a diverse group of stakeholders, including alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Grimes is deeply committed to equity, social justice, liberation, storytelling, service, and healing. Justin Grimes: Absolutely.