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Survey: How college students say they learn best

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Many college students see teaching style as a barrier to their success , but which class formats and active learning methods do they prefer? But arts and humanities students (n=129) are significantly less likely than their peers in the social sciences (n=539) and natural sciences (n=630) to choose interactive lectures (22 percent).

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Colleges used these 3 strategies to spark big enrollment rebounds this Fall

University Business

But at the beginning of this new fall semester, colleges across the country are reporting big turnarounds. Out in the Midwest, the smaller liberal arts-focused Wheaton College missed its 2019 enrollment mark by only 20 students after suffering from a series of budget cuts last year.

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Colleges start new programs

Inside Higher Ed

American International College is starting a bachelor’s of public administration. Spartanburg Methodist College is adding a bachelor of arts in psychology. in computer science. Regent University is starting a Ph.D. program in government. University of Hartford is starting an M.S.

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Colleges start new programs

Inside Higher Ed

Hartwick College is starting academic minors in game development, cybersecurity, data analysis, web design and digital marketing. in health equity sciences. Paul Smith’s College is starting a culinary arts essentials certificate in New York City.

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1 in 4 Prospective Students Ruled Out Colleges Due to Their States' Political Climates

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Eva Surovell Racial equity and reproductive rights were the top policy issues cited by high-school seniors in weighing colleges, an Art & Science Group survey found.

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Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson Appointed Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Spelman College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Scott-Johnson will become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College, effective Aug. I am excited by the opportunity to work with President Gayle on her strategic vision for the College.” I am excited by the opportunity to work with President Gayle on her strategic vision for the College.” Dr. Pamela E.

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Colleges award tenure

Inside Higher Ed

Kenyon College. Austin Porter, art history and American studies. Guy Bresler, electrical engineering and computer science. Guy Bresler, electrical engineering and computer science. Michael Carbin, electrical engineering and computer science. Stefanie Jegelka, electrical engineering and computer science.

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