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Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy Named First Woman President of Wayne State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wayne State University is a national model for student success, is recognized for its community impact, and is respected across the nation and around the world for its scholarship and health services, particularly in addressing health disparities in major cities,” Espy said. “I

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than one out of every eight students experiences rape or sexual assault , and one-in-five female students reports receiving assistance from a victim-services agency. Faculty and staff are also at risk of harm. Collectively, higher education must give this issue the attention and priority it deserves. Dr. Monica J.

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Addressing Massive Disproportionality in Youth Arrests Should Not Be Option

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When the representative from the service department came back after inspecting my car, she had a list of recommended repairs that included a major revamp of the car’s braking system. This requires policymakers to allocate resources for personnel, training, and infrastructure to meet the demand for mental health services.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

What happens when students design their own service-learning projects involving collaborative and research-based work? This article describes two examples of public health service-learning combined with other HIPs that have resulted in high student engagement and success. Association of American Colleges & Universities.

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CCS Director of Campaigns and Major Gifts Selected for Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit 44

College for Creative Study

As part of Leadership Detroit 44, Thomas will join nearly 75 executives across Southeast Michigan, representing a cross-section of the community, including business, organized labor, government, education, media, civic groups, health services and community organizations.

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Enrollment Strategies and the Evolving Expectations of Students in 2024

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

The industry is undergoing not just surface-level adjustments that require minor alterations to enrollment strategies, but rather a deeper evolution that reimagines the very fabric of educational delivery and consumption. It allows students to learn at their own pace, fitting education into their busy lives rather than the other way around.

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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

EAB

Between the 2016-17 and 2020-21 academic years, bachelor’s-level health care administration programs grew by 9.41%, in part to meet rising employer demand for health care administration professionals. But not all programs are created equal. Specifically, our research team examined two institutions (i.e.,