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Colleges Are More Than Just an Education but a Capital Investment into Our Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The institutions need to be diligent about the old fundraising plans that are tried and true but also find new and creative revenue streams. Since classrooms are typically available in the evenings or weekends, it is also an opportunity to offer continuing education or professional development courses that coordinate with area businesses.

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All I Really Need to Know to Be a Professor, I Learned Doing Assessment

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

After a few moments of thought, I stated that my experience in assessment was the best training for this role because it provided me a variety of knowledge and skills that I utilize daily. But, through assessment, I learned campus safety operations, the ins-and-outs of career development, fundraising strategies, and more.