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How to Improve College Teaching in 2023

Inside Higher Ed

A second tradition, originally associated with Oxford and Cambridge, emphasized the transmission of culture and character development in a residential college setting. These four traditions co-exist uneasily within the contemporary college and university. Priorities conflict.

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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

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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. For instance, VID Specialised University in Oslo and St. The institute’s beauty lies in its ability to foster brand-new partnerships.

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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Did you happen to see Malcolm Gladwell’s article “ Princeton University Is the World’s First Perpetual Motion Machine ”? The fact is that Princeton is not a research powerhouse in the applied sciences. Not to pick on Princeton—let’s shift attention to Harvard.

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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. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B. Read about them here.

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Creating career-ready graduates

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

April is Community College Month, a time to celebrate the broad impact of our nation’s community colleges. Lorain County Community College. LCCC’s history of serving the community stretches back to 1963 when the need was recognized for a local college to create higher education access and a bridge to gainful employment.

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“Courage, Creativity and Confidence” – Celebrating the Class of 2021

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

At Lorain County Community College, we celebrated the class of 2021 with unforgettable tributes to our remarkable graduates. What’s more, 46% of this year’s graduates are the first in their families to earn a college degree. You are making history today,” Gardner said to the MEMS graduates. “To

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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. In a news release , the university celebrated the online courses for offering students access and flexibility. More than 1,000 students signed up.