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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

Demand for workers in healthcare and STEM occupations may grow more than before the pandemic. Personal development courses (35%). Target in August 2021 announced a fund to support educational courses for its employees. Further development and refinement of quality online degree programs to encourage re-enrollment.

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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.

The duo share their insights on 2023, discuss the unexpected developments, and what to prepare for with the higher education predictions for 2024. The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure.

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Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

The Change Leader, Inc.

Additionally, there is a significant emphasis on the ongoing training and development of leaders in communication skills. And the one concept, one of the concepts he raised really stuck with me. This team is instrumental in crafting and executing communication strategies that align with institutional goals.