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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. For instance, VID Specialised University in Oslo and St. They’re linking first-year undergraduates at St.

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Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Christian higher theological education is as critical today as ever before, because churches need good leaders and the world needs good churches. in guidance and counseling and associate of applied science in computer and data processing technology from the University of Louisville. Gotley holds a Ph.D.

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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. Inequities pervade American higher education.

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Creating career-ready graduates

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

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. In 2018, LCCC made history again as the first community college to deliver an applied bachelor’s degree in MEMS.

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

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

The graduating class includes 1,854 students earning 2,234 degrees and certificates, and an additional 365 graduates earning associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees through LCCC’s University Partnership – the largest class in the 25-year history of the program. This streamed event featured keynotes by U.S.

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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.

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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. This 30-credit block of courses satisfies most, if not all, general education requirements and went into effect in fall 2014. And improvement is needed.