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Challenges for Higher Education: An Emerging Skills Shortage and Inequity in the Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Dr. George R.

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Single Parents Breaking Barriers Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents. Grace Alexis Stephens Generations College boasts a 120-year rich legacy of providing accessible and high-quality education to campus-based and online students from diverse backgrounds across 40 states.

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Silenced Voices: Confronting Linguistic Discrimination and Cultural Erasure in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the realm of higher education, the system's implicit message is clear: conform to the oppressive culture and align with the ideals of the white majority. Student Support Services : Establish support services for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

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Here are 9 ways higher education can ensure rural America’s long-term vitality

University Business

A comprehensive report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) illustrates the resilience of America’s blue-collar region and describes how increased collaboration with higher education can ensure its survival. The CEW studied 25-to-64-year-old adults using five years’ worth of U.S.

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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Higher Education

The past few years have seen a complete shift in not only the delivery of higher education courses, but also student services. Looking at recent job market metrics, employees are leaving in higher numbers and departments can’t keep staff in many areas, especially entry-level positions.

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Engage New Students Early Or Lose Them: Here’s How to Do It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It gave her the confidence to pursue her education because someone at the college cared about her. Instead, new student orientation, advising, and other supports are focused on assessing whether students need remediation, introducing students to the college, and helping them schedule their first-term courses. Dr. Brad C.

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Thriving and Flourishing While Black and a Student: What can PWIs do?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, it is necessary to recognize the fight against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and affirmative action, which continues to dominate and has taken center stage on the educational landscape. Similarly, the higher education reforms signed into law by Florida Gov. people, resources, time, space, support, etc.).