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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.” Hawkins, Jr.

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Study finds women college leaders of color face more bias

Inside Higher Ed

She couldn’t imagine herself, a Mexican Filipina American, as a college president, much less a university chancellor, because she’d never seen someone like herself in those positions. “Serving as chancellor was a natural progression, given my professional history,” she said.

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The 3 reasons this university’s acquisition of a for-profit institution is a good thing

University Business

Last week, the University of Idaho secured a $550 million deal to acquire the University of Phoenix, the online for-profit college that once boasted almost 470,000 students in the early 2010s. First-generation college students are also more likely to work part-time. And they might be onto something.

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Pecha Kucha is the Answer

Faculty Focus

Scientifically proven to result in significantly increased message retention; active learning involves multiple parts of the brain, increases collaboration and creativity, and improves both critical thinking and problem-solving skills. And for history? The task of embracing change can be daunting for both faculty and students.

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Languages Canada report signals “challenging times”

The PIE News

In 2021, members had recorded the lowest numbers in their history at 57,000 students. Visa refusals was listed as the second biggest challenge for members at 45%, and staffing recruitment and retention came in third at 41%. Availability of housing remained an issue for the sector, coming in as the fourth most pressing concern at 38%.

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Pecha Kucha is the Answer

Faculty Focus

Scientifically proven to result in significantly increased message retention; active learning involves multiple parts of the brain, increases collaboration and creativity, and improves both critical thinking and problem-solving skills. And for history? The task of embracing change can be daunting for both faculty and students.

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Dominican University VP builds hope for first-gen students

Inside Higher Ed

Barrington Price, Dominican University’s vice president of student success and engagement, knows this well—because he was a struggling first-generation college student himself. Half of our students are the first in their families to attend college. I should know—I failed out of college my freshman year.