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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

The PIE News

In the midst of Norway’s enchanting fjords and endless summer daylight, a gathering of educators takes place at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. It also fosters inclusivity and global citizenship by creating an environment where diverse perspectives converge.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Biomedical Sciences Enrichment Program: Mentorship and Workforce Development Charles R.

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Developing an Appreciative Mindset in Students

Faculty Focus

In an era marked by swift technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and a perpetually changing global environment, individuals frequently find themselves seeking self-improvement. Journal of College Reading and Learning , 42(1), 79- 88. This is a constant question that resides in us. References Bloom, J. Hutson, B.

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An online surge at Virginia Tech. But what about outcomes?

Inside Higher Ed

“Every time I taught it, it kind of doubled,” said Duma, professor of engineering and director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. When colleges consolidate more students into fewer course sections, they may cut their net expenses. More than 1,000 students signed up.

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Developing an Appreciative Mindset in Students

Faculty Focus

In an era marked by swift technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and a perpetually changing global environment, individuals frequently find themselves seeking self-improvement. Journal of College Reading and Learning , 42(1), 79- 88. This is a constant question that resides in us. References Bloom, J. Hutson, B.

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Work Zones Ahead!

Inside Higher Ed

Similar to our roads and bridges, the pathways between our colleges and universities have often been marked with potholes, roadblocks and lane closures. Currently, all the state’s community colleges and public universities, as well as 18 independent colleges and universities, participate in one or more of the pathways.

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Colombian Higher Education

HESA

In addition to a large number of universities, it also has two other sectors, one of which resembles North American community colleges and the other, which resembles European Universities of Applied Sciences, or as we sometimes say in Canada, polytechnics. Colombia’s higher education system is complex.