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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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In just 3 months, this data breach has compromised nearly 900 institutions

University Business

What began as a data breach among a few private universities at the turn of summer has now expanded into an interconnected web of compromised Social Security numbers, birthdates and school records that has claimed students and retired faculty alike. More from UB: These 25 states provide the most need-based financial aid.

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Rising need and falling enrollment shut down another small private college

University Business

Holy Names had “struggled to remain” open while administrators sought a merger as they grappled with rising operational costs, declining enrollment, and students’ increased need for financial aid. Dominican is also working to offer positions to HNU faculty and staff. 1, and laid off 32 employees.

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Understanding the ACBSP Accreditation Process

Creatrix Campus

The standards were designed to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of business programs in a holistic manner, taking into account factors such as mission, leadership, strategic planning, student learning, faculty qualifications and development, and educational support services. Is ACBSP accreditation good?

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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.

Viable Solutions for Alternative Credentials: Collaborative Efforts Among Universities The discussion also touched upon the emerging trend of universities forming alliances, particularly for backend operations, to enhance efficiency and focus on core educational missions.