Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Cutting across political party lines, an overwhelming majority of Americans see veterans’ services as a priority (Schaeffer, 2021). Given that less than 1% of Americans have served in the military, administrative leaders across all education sectors often have a learning curve. Dr. Susan M.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the military draft and the birth of America’s all-volunteer force, and the golden anniversary comes at a time when the future of the volunteer military has never been more uncertain. Meanwhile, Congress has set the annual salary for a new military enlistee at less than $26,000.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The state of Michigan will no longer require a bachelor’s degree for many state jobs if the applicants are military veterans who have completed at least two years of active service at the rank of staff sergeant or above.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 5, 2023
UMGC has agreements with all 16 community colleges in Maryland, says Dr. Pam Carter, vice president and dean of the School of Business, which offers seven undergraduate degree programs and 10 stand-alone certificates. There are also military and metro sites throughout the U.S. We create an environment that supports them.”
Ridgewater College
JANUARY 19, 2022
In her position, Schwandt will lead a new unit that will incorporate Disability Services, TRiO student support services for underserved populations, and community resources to help meet student basic needs. She’ll also advise international students and manage services for military and veteran students.
College Forward
JANUARY 24, 2022
Look at things like cable, streaming services, car insurance, and phone plans. Look into if you could go down a cable plan, maybe not have every paid streaming service (or at least choose a less-expensive plan), and research less-expensive phone plans. Research Military Benefits. Consider Community College.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Image: One-stop services are not new to higher education. For decades, colleges have consolidated many of their admissions and enrollment services functions under a single umbrella office—including, but not limited to, the bursar, the registrar, the cashier’s office and financial aid.
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