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Casino project opposed By Hofstra, supported by others

Confessions of a Community College Dean

No deal has been reached involving the Sands giving the college money to support academic or training programs related to hospitality industry jobs, Kornbluth said. The community college also is partnering with the developers to serve as a workforce training hub.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So that we graduate students who meet the needs of employers in the industries,” Lieberman said. To accomplish the goals that the fundraising will enable, she sees it as essential that the faculty, staff and board work collaboratively on the visioning for the university. This includes creating new means for retention. “The

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8 Destinations for Affordable Study Abroad Programs under $2,000

Study Aborad Association

By working with NGO leaders, staff and equal-level volunteers, your students will perform daily administrative tasks and learn how to plan a social project or fundraising campaign to promote public health. Students are able to work at a local mini-hospital in Las Piedras. Biodiversity, Sustainability, Agriculture, and Conservation .

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The Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Higher Education

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Multimillion-dollar donations and multibillion-dollar fundraising campaigns proliferate. That’s roughly equal in size of state spending on health care and hospitals. How about industry credentials: Are these replacing traditional degrees? International enrollment nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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6 innovative ways higher ed can embrace AI

EAB

Beyond our day-to-day activities, AI promises to reshape entire industries from agriculture and healthcare to climate change and space exploration. AI tools can help them craft engaging, personalized content at scale, spanning from social media posts, to email campaigns, to fundraising appeals.