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Higher education advocates and lawmakers prepare for public hearing on CT budget - Molly Ingram, WSHU

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Connecticut lawmakers and higher education advocates are preparing for a public hearing over funding for the state’s colleges and university system. 20, and is expected to be widely attended by students, educators and advocates — many of whom have called for more state funding for the system.

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Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it. It secures its place in federal education policy, making it less susceptible to annual budget fluctuations or shifts in administrative priorities.”

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Diversity Advocates Condemn Elimination of DEI Staff and Programs at University of Florida

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) condemned the University of Florida's elimination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff. She said that she anticipates that other states will follow Florida's lead. "We

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CT higher education advocates continue to sound the alarm over proposed state budget cuts - Michayla Savitt, CT Public Radio

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Cutting higher education funding in Connecticut would be devastating to students and faculty, advocates say. They’re sounding the alarm over proposed state budget cuts. Scores of students, professors and union leaders spoke for nearly seven hours at a public hearing Tuesday night.

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Building a Thriving Workforce for Early Learning Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To address these issues, it is imperative to focus on building a thriving workforce through higher education. Research suggests that the educational qualifications of pre-kindergarten teachers and the quality of their training significantly impact the effectiveness of early learning programs.

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This report plays devil’s advocate to the momentum on test-optional policies

University Business

Test-optional policies have become common in higher education. The post This report plays devil’s advocate to the momentum on test-optional policies appeared first on University Business. Nearly 2,000 colleges and universities didn’t require SAT or ACT scores for admission this academic year.

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. From 2005 through 2012, she served as education policy analyst for the Florida Legislature. “Dr.