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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

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Academic (re)program Last year, Georgia Tech University’s liberal arts college organized a symposium on interdisciplinary learning in the 21st century, inviting academics from across the institution. More from UB: Scammers, fraudsters are putting academia in peril. What can we do?

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Presidents corner: How can courage breathe new life into a classic liberal arts education?

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the small private college has traditionally championed the classical values of a liberal arts education. link] The post Presidents corner: How can courage breathe new life into a classic liberal arts education? Tucked away in the small rural town of Middlebury, Vt., appeared first on University Business.

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

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Anita Olson Gustafson, on the other hand, drew on her decades-long, relentless passion for liberal arts to gain favor at Presbyterian College. However, Riverso does have a background in developing young talent through academia. million for technology upgrades. president. “It

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

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Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. Both Jenkins and Gillespie noted that Bates’ commitment to the liberal arts made Jenkins a great fit to foster “student engagement” and a “culture of collaboration.” Treasury Department and the Council of Economic Advisors.

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The Catalysts for Competency-Based Learning and Prior Learning Assessments Have Arrived

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Worse, in this new era of economic, geopolitical, rapid technological advancement (e.g., Emulating a strategy used for new technology companies, the medical school has brought in mentors to help new doctors find their way. Meanwhile, a significant and growing percentage of U.S. colleges and universities face enrollment crises.

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

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Also, don’t fully disregard liberal arts education since students still need a well-rounded education. in Information Sciences & Technology from Pennsylvania State University, and an M.B.A. I did an undergraduate degree in information technology, and I have an MBA. But they must stay proactive and transparent.

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Two-year colleges strain to hire instructors in technical fields

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Image: A new automotive technology program at Coconino Community College, launched last fall, is on pause as campus leaders struggle to hire a full-time faculty member to keep it afloat. Nate Southerland, provost of Coconino Community College, said the college started the automotive technology program in response to local workforce needs.

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