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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Confessions of a Community College Dean

His father was a doctor who worked at the local hospital, but it was bombed in 2015. What about curriculum development? Breaking ‘Rules’ Akram (not his real name) grew up in Aleppo, Syria, Reshef said, recounting a story of a UoPeople student. Afterward, his father treated patients in his home.

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Adapting to Disruption: Unity University’s Remarkable Success – Part 1: Changing Higher Ed podcast 194 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Melik Peter Khoury

The Change Leader, Inc.

Efficient Curriculum Development: Streamlining Processes and Reducing Delays Unity’s approach to curriculum development involves collaboration between departments to avoid duplication and ensure uniqueness. And we have sustainable ventures, think of it as revenue generating manifestations of our curriculum.

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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.

This discrepancy presents unique challenges in curriculum development and teaching methodologies. This stagnation in curriculum development was seen as a hindrance to preparing students for the contemporary job market. I always said it was behind that of a hospital, but I’m not so sure anymore.