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

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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

” It goes on, “Even a few decades ago, no one could have fully anticipated future investments in computer science, quantum computing, or climate science—fields where Princeton is now a leader.” ” Is Princeton truly a leader in these fields?

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Preparing for the Next 330 Years (letter)

Inside Higher Ed

The initial concept of a new entity or school came to the administration organically, from faculty in computer science (the data science program is part of CS) and applied science who are managing the surge in enrollment. In just the past two years, the number of computer science degrees went from 78 to 93.

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Transforming Transfer at Selective Colleges and Universities

Inside Higher Ed

This past spring, we awarded the Undergraduate Transfer scholarship to 100 high-achieving community college students , the largest group in the program's history. With transfers representing a small segment of the student body, selective schools must be thoughtful about how they foster a sense of inclusion and belonging.

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SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The Change Leader, Inc.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of President Teniente-Matson and SJSU’s mission. The university has implemented diverse programs and initiatives aimed at supporting underrepresented students to create an inclusive campus culture. Our engineering program, for example, the average GPA to come into the program is over a 4.

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College 2023

Inside Higher Ed

Steven Mintz is professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. The $64,000 question is how institutions can do all these things as well as their existing functions (like research and graduate and professional education) without pricing themselves out of business. Seize the day. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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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. Make your content more inclusive. Provide more experiential learning opportunities.