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Presidential moves: Strong appointments and 2 headscratchers

University Business

Phillips will be responsible for revamping Chatham’s academic program catalog specifically in health sciences and liberal arts. Avaltroni’s most notable achievements, however, are in his knack for student success and diversity, such as establishing a Hispanic center. The final year will be his tenth.

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

University Business

While SVU is technically a secular private liberal arts college, it identifies with the values of the LDS Church. Under Sánchez’s leadership, RIC’s endowment increased, federal and state grants rose significantly, and the institution achieved financial stability with a substantial student body, Patch reports.

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Work Zones Ahead!

Inside Higher Ed

Work Zones The MCSS, along with various state and national partners, is currently leading three initiatives focused on improving transfer: Strengthening MiHumanities , Strengthening MiWorkforce Pathways and Liberal Arts Pathways From Community Colleges to Independent Institutions.

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Why Liberal Education Matters

Inside Higher Ed

Or to take some other examples of high ROI fields: “Those with a bachelor’s degree in #architecture and #engineering have median lifetime earnings of $3.8 No surprise: computers, math, healthcare practice, architecture, engineering, and business. Which leaves the liberal arts, and especially the humanities, where?

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The Evolution of the Humanities

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And the methods it brings to achieve this are radically interdisciplinary, involving colleagues from across the full range of disciplines, including Psychiatry, Informatics, Law, Engineering, Business Studies, as well as Humanities and Social Sciences. This Institute asks, how can we live well with technology?

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

University Business

He came into power at the small liberal arts school after a DeSantis-backed overhaul of the Board of Trustees ousted former President Patricia Okker. As a champion of diversity in the STEM space, her education proves she is well-grounded in the liberal arts thanks to her upbringing, according to BU. Martin, Sr.

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Top 10 Student Recruitment strategies every institution should adopt

Creatrix Campus

Example: As the admissions director for a liberal arts college, your aim is to boost international student enrollment by 15% in two years, focusing on business and tech programs. Example: Imagine working for a small liberal arts college known for its close-knit community and personalized attention.