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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

The fact is that Princeton is not a research powerhouse in the applied sciences. There are gated majors, typically in computer science, engineering and nursing, and, at my institution, business, that require students to earn a minimum GPA in an introductory course in order to declare a major.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

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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. The program includes a science fest, monthly virtual STEM nights, and a summer camp on campus.

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How Industry Micro-Credentials Are Transforming Higher Education 

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Their Student Engagement & Career Development office found early success promoting Professional Certificates to equity-deserving students. Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) in Finland began offering Professional Certificates from Coursera as part of a program revamp for career-oriented learning.

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How to Improve College Teaching in 2023

Inside Higher Ed

The first, which initially arose in Italy and elsewhere on the European continent a millennium ago, offered professional training in law, medicine, and the church and later in such fields as architecture, business, engineering, and the sciences. Bray, and Martha Kanter) the Top 100 percent of undergraduates to success.

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Responsibilities and gatekeeping in using language certificates for HE admission

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And is now studying electrical engineering.” This has implications not only for HE professionals, but also for accessibility and equity in higher education. Stefanie Schröder, MA, is the coordinator for continuing higher education at the Hochschulallianz Ruhr at Bochum University of Applied Sciences.