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The College of Saint Rose to Close Permanently at the End of School Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to a 2022 study, 47% of students at schools that closed transferred to another one – and 26% of them took at least a year off before returning – meaning only about a third of students immediately continued education after school closure. The transferability of all of their academic credits also remains uncertain.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

The fifth and last installment in our series explores how higher education can reflect the ever-changing landscape of society and industry to meet their needs and expectations. At The Change Leader, we propose a culture of continuous board improvement and accountability as a way to avoid the detrimental impact of stagnant governance.

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Hochul Proposes Nearly $7.5B for Higher Ed in FY24

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New York State governor Kathy Hochul has released her budget proposal for the 2024 fiscal year, featuring almost $7.5 billion in higher ed spending—a 13% increase from this year’s spending and a 22% increase from the 2022 budget proposed by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo.

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4 reasons university and private training partnerships are accelerating

University Business

Schools are branding the training programs and offering them to adult and continuing education students through their catalog. According to research from University Professional and Continuing Education Association , institutions are reviewing their existing programs to tighten the pathway to certifications and jobs.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

said 2020 helped corporations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities see there was crucial work to be done in creating a more just and equitable environment and society. Lemheney, vice president and executive director of Muhlenberg’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. “We

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Here are 3 ways the international student landscape is changing

University Business

America’s lack of gun control has alarmed both Chinese citizens and their government, with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling the U.S.’ ” The “appetite and demand” for continuing education modules at the University of Toronto has continued to grow in the seven years Mavo-Navarro has worked there.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Explore causes, DEI, governance issues, and retention solutions. As a result, sound board governance has declined, with many boards going rogue. We’ve done a lot of work together on governance issues and the like. I feel board governance has changed as well, something you and I have been working on.