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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

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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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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

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Dr. Sánchez previously served as the president of Rhode Island College (RIC) from 2016 to 2022 and is celebrated for his achievements in enhancing social mobility rankings, diversifying student bodies, modernizing academic facilities and fundraising—objectives in line with Manhattanville’s strategic priorities.

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President moves: Hired, fired, retired and one unexpected loss after a 19-year tenure

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Introcaso received the Passavant Foundation Legacy of Caring Award in 2018 and won the Pittsburgh Magazine and S&T Bank Woman and Business Award in 2016, according to WPXI. Stephen Perez currently serves as interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Luke Wood – California State University, Sacramento J.

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University of Vermont Launches Open-Access Academic Press

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This endeavor was announced last week, with its first publication, The Journal of Ecological Engineering Design, released that week as well. "It Before UVM, he helped launch the Amherst College Press in 2013 and led a consortium of libraries in creating the open-access Lever Press in 2016.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

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said Raymundo Arroyave, professor of Materials Science and Engineering, in a special Faculty Senate meeting. “I He had served as president from the beginning of 2016. “I The entire class of 2016 withdrew from the program. Cole benefits from being Allegheny’s previous provost and sharing a deep history of the college.

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

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Milo Riverso, for example, has leveraged his esteemed background in construction and engineering to win over Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees. Riverso, however, hails from a distinguished background in private industry, specifically in engineering and construction. Anita Olson Gustafson – Presbyterian College (S.C.)

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Field of study not key to new academic program success

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” As part of the analysis, researchers looked at whether humanities programs were less likely to grow relative to programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. percent for 236 new programs for engineering, engineering-related technologies and technicians, similar to a 39.1