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Freshman enrollment is up for the first time since 2019

Inside Higher Ed

million freshmen who enrolled in 2019, “this is a very promising sign for higher education,” said Doug Shapiro, the research center’s executive director. million freshmen enrolled in a college or university last semester, a 4.3 percent increase over fall 2021 and a healthy jump from the 2.24 percent and 0.2 percent.

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Preparing for the Next 330 Years (letter)

Inside Higher Ed

From the strategic and smart use of technology, to the need for data fluency across all disciplines (and yes, that includes liberal arts institutions), and the changing modes of online and in-person instruction, universities have been watching, and some embracing, what employers expect from graduates in today’s rapidly changing workforce.

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Engaging Students in Research

Faculty Focus

There may be more opportunities at a research-focused university than a community college or a school more focused on liberal arts. 2019; Schauer, 2018). Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Volume 3 , Boston, MA. Faculty Focus [link]. Babkoor, M., Gu, T., & Kremer, G.E. Landrum, R.

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Engaging Students in Research

Faculty Focus

There may be more opportunities at a research-focused university than a community college or a school more focused on liberal arts. 2019; Schauer, 2018). Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Volume 3 , Boston, MA. Faculty Focus [link]. Babkoor, M., Gu, T., & Kremer, G.E. Landrum, R.

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Colleges deploy new strategies to revive English programs

Inside Higher Ed

The main reasons for the decline in English majors, according to the New Yorker piece, are a lack of student interest in the traditional literary canon and the belief that an English degree doesn’t lead as easily and directly to a good job as, say, an engineering degree does.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in Business Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

XULA students in liberal arts or STEM can enter Lehigh’s master of science in management program, earning a degree in 10 months. Since 2019, nearly 200 students have completed the program and 40 were enrolled in fall 2022. Each class has a peer mentor who offers support, encouragement, and tips for college planning.

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Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

The Change Leader, Inc.

While it includes a commitment to civic responsibilities, it also emphasizes the importance of producing employment-ready graduates with skills that transcend the boundaries of STEM and liberal arts education. This broader view of the public good aligns education more closely with the needs of society and the job market.