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Roanoke College to Launch Cannabis Studies Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Awaiting them in the program are two tracks: one on the science of cannabis and the other on the social justice and policy around cannabis. Roanoke’s program is designed to prepare students for careers in the cannabis industry, which involves knowing how to navigate tax law in the business, Poli said. “I

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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Find ways to take pleasure in your work now, because this is such a rewarding job.” For as long as she can remember, Dr. Lori Kido Lopez has been passionate about media and Asian American social justice. And that’s in part because she sees herself as an activist — someone looking to challenge society’s prevailing injustices. “I

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. We also highlight things they’re doing in their own communities and on their campuses to promote social justice.” We still have an industry in which the people making the hires are predominantly white males,” she says.

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Top New College Programs Announced in January 2024

Gray Associates

From in-demand nursing programs to emerging areas like Cannabis Science and Social Justice, uncover the trends and innovative additions shaping the future of academia and career prospects. Stay informed about your industry's latest developments and see how educational institutions are adapting to stay competitive.

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Rutgers University-Newark Chancellor Dr. Nancy Cantor to Become President of CUNY's Hunter College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cantor is gifted with the skills to bring people together, whether it be academicians, community members, industry professionals, or legislators, said Dr. Timothy Eatman, inaugural dean of Rutgers-Newark’s Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC). The HLLC is but one of the efforts that Cantor helped to create.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson said the college’s current innovative path increases focus on equity and social justice, which includes also serving people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school or at work. Creating partnerships with local industry is a crucial part of building pathways to gainful employment, Trent noted. “If

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Very Brief Overview of ‘Innovating Pedagogy 2022’

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Acknowledging the growth of edu-influencers, who optimise their use of social media tools to share their knowledge, experience, and passion for a range of subjects from the highly specialised to the generic. Dual learning scenarios Connecting learning in classrooms and industry workplaces.