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Unleashing Economic Opportunity: Honoring the Legacy of the March on Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Create Healthcare Pools for Small Businesses: Higher education institutions have a unique position to address the healthcare challenges faced by small businesses. Adjust the Federal Poverty Level: Colleges and universities can contribute to the conversation surrounding the federal poverty level and advocate for its adjustment.

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Agnes Scott Receives $1M to Train Physician Assistants, Mental Health Counselors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We are immensely grateful to Senators [Jon] Ossoff and [Raphael] Warnock for their support of our work to educate healthcare professionals, especially those who can make a difference in the lives of women and children,” said Agnes Scott College President Leocadia I. Ball, associate vice president and dean for graduate studies. “By

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Innovations and Ethical Considerations for AI in Higher Education

Higher Ed Connects: Technology

They have worked with several medical centers, including a case study with USC Healthcare where they were able to reduce the processing time for clinical trials by 75% using machine learning. The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) annual meeting of Chief Academic Officers.

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Trends in Curricular Change

Higher Ed Connects: Curriculum

A central component of Hiram College’s curriculum is its Coherent Core , which organizes courses by urgent challenges and opportunities so that students explore them from different perspectives. Food, water, and healthcare. Examples include: . Artificial intelligence. Global warming. The 21 st century market economy.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

McNaughton emphasized the increasing challenges and complexities faced by university presidents, equating the difficulty of their roles to those in the healthcare sector. This discrepancy presents unique challenges in curriculum development and teaching methodologies.