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New evidence on the challenges and consequences of precarious work for university students

SRHE

Headline news has reignited debates about how financial hardship and challenging labour market conditions are squeezing students’ study-life balance, and alarmingly raised claims that part-time jobs may disproportionally disadvantage less privileged students ( BBC News 2023 ).

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$16B College Sports Revenue and Regulations: Knight Commission Insights: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 171 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Amy Privette Perko

The Change Leader, Inc.

The National College Football Association should be funded by the College Football Playoff since the College Football Playoff is already independent of and generates revenue separately from the NCAA. She is the recipient of the 2020 Dick Enberg Award presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

For example, an institution known for forensic science might develop an online MBA program with a specialization in that area, leveraging its unique history and specialization. This trend highlights the importance of institutions knowing their strengths and using technology to develop niche, world-class programs.

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How the Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He used powerful imagery to illustrate how the United States had failed to fulfill its promises of equality, comparing it to a bad check marked 'insufficient funds.' In his remarks during the March on Washington in 1963, King spoke metaphorically about a "check" owed to Black Americans.

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Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 191 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Justin Grimes

The Change Leader, Inc.

Insights from the Council of Graduate Schools Report The Council of Graduate Schools’ “Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2012 to 2022” report presents a significant challenge for institutions aiming to diversify and strengthen their graduate programs. The report outlines a 6.9%

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Can Video Games Provide Meaningful Learning Experiences?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Engaging, immersive and highly interactive, video games are a $97 billion industry in the United States, making up over 6 percent of all spending on entertainment and media. According to MarketWatch , “video games are a bigger industry than movies and North American sports combined.” ” Ditto for video games.

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

I am presenting my initial thoughts and I would ask for your thoughts on how to address this question. As the United States’ employment needs quickly change, industry and government have a pressing need for more qualified workers. How industry addresses the education of employees. Personal development courses (35%).