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It may be time to rethink the college minor (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

It may be time to rethink the college minor. Instead of or in addition to minors, higher education stakeholders may want to consider partnering with employers—both public and private—to create pathways toward certifications specifically designed to help students enter the workforce with higher-paying jobs.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. It has also worked to remove barriers for transfer students.

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These schools re-tooled their enrollment playbook using data to drive growth

University Business

Determined to leverage these tools in higher education, the University of North Texas and Reynolds Community College (Va.) Staff was churning out literally thousands of static PDFs out of my unit,” says Melanie Boynton, director of institutional research and analytics at Reynolds. ‘Why is this a game changer?’

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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

University Business

steps down at a time when Langston’s total enrollment has been steadily declining for the past decade, like other regional colleges in the state. VTSU is a new school made up of seasoned parts, consolidated from Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College. Despite this, Smith Jr.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,