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FERITA CARTER

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

where she served as vice president of student services. Carter earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, an MPA from Auburn University at Montgomery, and a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Mississippi State University.

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Maximizing the value of higher education: A shift towards personalized student pathways

University Business

Students must contend with biases that reinforce gender stereotypes as well as familial and exposure biases. These biases are reflected in the lack of certain groups in several industries. Today, careers such as those in caregiving, administration and education are often emphasized to female students.

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

Confessions of a Community College Dean

These colleges and their certification advocates argue that certification not only readily equips students with the real-world skills to transition successfully to their first job post but also addresses many of the equity concerns colleges face by validating the idea that all forms of learning are valued, including forms of skilled labor.

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2 ways universities are mitigating cybersecurity risks in a complex environment

University Business

Picture this: You have a broad mix of faculty, staff, students, service providers, collaborators and visitors interacting with the school networks and data. No surprise then, that a recent Sophos survey found that the education sector had the highest rates of ransomware attacks of all industries surveyed. For large U.S.

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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.

16 May · Episode 155 Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Hear how Villanova University is creating career-ready graduates with approximately 94% of students being accepted into internships. Different industries have different rates of paid and unpaid internships.

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Engaging Marketing Professionals for Degree Program Launch Success 

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Their experience through the growth and evolution of the industry plays a big role in how they lead their marketing teams toward enrollment goals. While this expertise can be integral to a new program’s creation, it can also lead to less discipline when it comes to understanding the state of the industry from a data-driven perspective.

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

EAB

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,