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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Undergraduates are most concerned with scholarship opportunities, financial literacy, and paying for their education,” survey conductors reported about the financial needs of Latino students. Graduate students’ needs are focused on financing their education and financial support for conference travel.

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Why higher ed needs to get on board with micro-credentials

University Business

University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and edtech company Collegis partnered for this study, which reflects the opinions of 514 employers from different organizations. The majority worked in finance (14%), followed by healthcare (13%) and manufacturing (12%).

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

EAB

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes. Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“With the economy shifting … we need workforce education training faster and better,” said James Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA).

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Strategic Adaptation in Higher Education: Navigating 2024 and Beyond: Embracing Transformation and Resilience in Higher Education Business Models

The Change Leader, Inc.

For example, West Virginia University is making drastic cuts to stabilize finances as they are facing a $75 million deficit over the next five years. This could involve creating continuing education programs for professionals, offering online courses to a global audience, and commercializing research and development initiatives.

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Costs and Benefits of Adding 30-units to Accounting Students' Requirements for Licensure as a CPA

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

Skills in areas such as big data, data analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and blockchain are among the biggest trends in accounting and finance. Enables accounting students to enter the workplace after graduating with a bachelor’s degree or after completing 120 units of education, depending on state requirements.

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Why not HE? The reasons those from under-represented backgrounds decide against university

SRHE

Also referenced was the potential time and effort involved in ‘sort[ing] out student finances and funds’, as well as the strains that would be placed on their social networks. These were not confined to the initial outlay (including student fees) but also to the implications. You are’, it was argued, going to ‘get into debt’ if you choose HE.