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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I then thought, because I was very good in math and science, perhaps I could become an engineer and design an airplane for others to pilot,” said Lim, who joined the NJIT in July 2022 as its ninth president and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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It may be time to rethink the college minor (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Upon graduation, students receive their associate degree in automotive technology, along with up to 19 industry-specific certifications, and are employed at their sponsoring dealership. Academics in the ivory tower will question rightfully the underlying implications of involving industry in academic decision-making.

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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.

23 January · Episode 191 Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management 40 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Strategic enrollment management (SEM) as a solution for growing graduate school enrollment in declining markets (e.g., decrease in graduate enrollments.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,

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Prepare your graduates for today’s and tomorrow’s tech jobs—here’s how

EAB

What do data scientists, web developers, business analysts, and software engineers have in common? Finally, stay on top of an ever-changing tech world by reviewing programs’ relevancy through labor and competitor data and referencing industry practitioners. What can big consumer brands teach graduate and adult enrollment leaders?

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Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Education Podcast 153 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Kevin Grubb

The Change Leader, Inc.

Villanova also provides networking opportunities with employers, alums, and professionals within industries students are interested in. For instance, in the College of Engineering, every first-year student writes a resume. Different industries have different rates of paid and unpaid internships. It might have been a resume.

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17 Must-Attend & Virtual Higher Education Marketing Conferences for 2023-2024

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

In the past few years alone, the industry has seen significant updates to marketing and social platforms across the web. The possibilities in higher education marketing are endless, and higher ed marketing conferences like the ones below are an invaluable way to get ahead of the trends and connect with like-minded industry professionals.