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Hold Fast to Dreams: Parting Words from Dr. Charlie Nelms

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So fierce was their belief that it became a rallying cry and a major source of motivation for those of us willing to listen, believe, and commit ourselves to the pursuit of educational excellence. Education is the engine of opportunity. Thank you to Dr. Nadine Pinede , my editor, researcher, and collaborator.

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UNCF Summit for Black Higher Education: Hit the Target!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Charlie Nelms is a veteran higher education administrator and chancellor emeritus of North Carolina Central University. In the face of those who would seek to divide and conquer, you unite us by demonstrating, in thought and action, that a mind is indeed a terrible thing to waste.

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A Race to Find Diverse Candidates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the University of Florida, Dr. Frank Fernandez, an assistant professor of higher education administration and policy and affiliate faculty with the Center for Latin American Studies, has weathered the initial worries and fears that accompanied the introduction of anti-DEI legislation. It’s not a great sales pitch,” he adds.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

said Raymundo Arroyave, professor of Materials Science and Engineering, in a special Faculty Senate meeting. “I I don’t trust the administration in their ability to have the best.” The Panel’s review also identified instances of manipulation of research data by others in my lab.

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An online surge at Virginia Tech. But what about outcomes?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Every time I taught it, it kind of doubled,” said Duma, professor of engineering and director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. Since Tew began teaching online five years ago, he has taught more than 30,000 students—all without administrative or graduate teaching assistant support, he said.

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To Weather the Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

Supporting Student Success

and there were no adaptive engines to score them, I was the grader. Thus, another branch in the roots of my why : to be like my mom and to provide opportunities for other young girls to have that kind of mom, one who pursues her educational goals. in higher education administration at Montana State University.

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What is Curriculum Development? Understanding the Fundamentals

Creatrix Campus

It ensures that the curriculum can be modified or adjusted based on feedback, emerging research, or changes in educational policies. Continuous Improvement - Curriculum development facilitates ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs.