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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 1998 proposition eliminated most bilingual programs in California schools, and although it was reversed in 2016, there is still a shortage of teachers who speak multiple languages. One such venture is Project Propel, which is seeking to increase the number of multilingual teachers in the region.

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These are the top 10 colleges for cybersecurity education

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The institution offers a range of courses under the umbrella of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students with heavier focuses on computer science and other related majors can also minor in cybersecurity, according to Spiceworks. Iowa State University (5). Maryville University of Saint Louis (6).

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First-Time Graduate Enrollment Rises, But Declines Domestically

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Fall 2016 to 87.4% Domestic enrollment declined in eight of 11 fields of study with the largest decreases in business (-13.9%), education (-5.9%), biological and agricultural sciences (-5.1%), and public administration and services (-5.1%),” the report noted. From 2016 to 2021, domestic first-time enrollment went up by 3% – 8.7%

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Number of Ph.D.s conferred dropped 5.4% in 2021

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Kelly Kang, who manages the survey for the NSF’s National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, said the pandemic indeed “appears to be one of the factors in a significant decline in the number of doctorate recipients in 2021.” This is a serious drop-off from 2016, when that figure was 45 percent.

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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

” It goes on, “Even a few decades ago, no one could have fully anticipated future investments in computer science, quantum computing, or climate science—fields where Princeton is now a leader.” ” Is Princeton truly a leader in these fields?

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Winter intake offers final entry before UK dependant visa changes

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Traditionally, the UK opens a ‘second’ postgraduate intake in the month of January to create additional places for applicants on some of the most popular taught courses including business, management or computer science degrees.

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Highlights from Higher Ed: Lower-Income Enrollment Woes, Segregation by Major, War’s Effect on Course Selection, and Pandemic-Era Transfers

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Since 2016, more than 125 U.S. For example, men are more likely to enroll in computer science and engineering programs; women are more likely to opt for education and healthcare programs. “In Top Schools (and Others) Fail to Hit Enrollment Goals for Low-Income Students.