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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat. Integrating the arts into STEM (“STEAM”) has been in discussion since at least 2010, when the Rhode Island School of Design helped pioneer it. But something exciting is happening in the world of higher education.

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As I take my leave.

Dr. Missy Alexander

On this last day of 2023, I am reflecting on my 11 years at WCSU. This is my last day as provost, and it has been a rewarding and challenging ride. The perfect storms of COVID-19 and the demographic shifts of New England presented abundant challenges to the academic and university planning processes.

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President moves: February breathes fresh air into these leaders’ careers

University Business

million—and also increased their ranking on the National Science Foundation’s survey of Higher Education of Research and Development Expenditures (HERD) from 42 to 22. In just three years, he’s helped increase CSU’s external awards by 227%—it now totals $50.5 Additionally, he’s secured funding from the U.S.

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

As Dean of the Faculty, she reviewed their recruitment, appointment and promotion; additionally, she oversaw the budget, personnel and graduate programs across multiple academic departments. Several of them are also coming in as either the first woman or the first of their race or ethnicity to lead their school.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects. The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more.

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University partnerships: priorities will “change over time”

The PIE News

On the conference’s Student Mobility and Partnerships panel, Humber College ’s associate dean of global partnerships and education, Rebecca Fitzgerald, said that discussing each other’s strategic priorities is a vital building block. “I I have monthly meetings with all of our partners and so we’re able to check in.

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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Another 11 students in the master of fine arts program enrolled in eight sections and five unique courses. Enrollment goals have been met, the BSDT curriculum has been aligned with Clark’s and undergraduate admissions has completely integrated Becker programs into the comprehensive undergraduate recruitment portfolio.