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How to Move Latinx Students into High-Paying Jobs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Deborah Santiago, CEO and co-founder of Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and success of Latinx students in higher education. Dallas College (DC), a system of community colleges serving greater Dallas area of Texas, β€œis in the barrier-busting business,” said Chancellor Dr. Justin H.

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North Carolina Behind in Goal for Educational Attainment; Calls for Greater Student Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With those funds, she was able to enroll at Blue Ridge Community College as a human services technology student, on track to graduate this May. Community college may be more affordable, but it can be out of reach for some people,” said Allen. For a lot of people, having a scholarship can be a make or break.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. The College of Business is named for Larry Gies, founder and CEO of Madison Industries.

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Colby revitalizes downtown Waterville

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: When David Greene became president of Colby College in 2014, the city of Waterville, where the Maine institution is located, was struggling financially. The city’s economy had stagnated. Phase one of the revitalization plan was completed with the opening of Paul J.

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3 Enrollment Boosting Strategies for Accredited Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 178 with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. David R. Decker

The Change Leader, Inc.

Discover how these three interconnected strategies boost higher education enrollment and contain costs with a comprehensive approach that involves the 4 Ps of marketing, aligning pricing strategies with fixed educational benchmarks, and fostering strategic partnerships with community colleges and employers. 00:05:41] Dr.

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Should conferences stay put or relocate? It's complicated.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

He said the organization’s Board of Directors made the decision, approving use of a “rainy day fund” to cover the possible cancellation costs. The finances of such member organizations can often revolve around good turnout to an annual conference. million in conference revenue, more than twice the $2.1

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Amid pushback, U.S. delays guidance on outsourcing

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” They marveled at just how many companies, nonprofit organizations and even state government entities could be caught up in the much wider net. That could give it greater sight lines into darker corners of how colleges work with outside entities. “Innovation will be stifled.”