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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Another highlight is upgrading facilities. In order for students to experience the best equipment and facilities while at Buffalo State, Conway-Turner, with the help of the state of New York, has been able to advance the university’s facilities. Classrooms have been modernized and the campus is more technology accessible.

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President moves: Leaders cross state lines for new opportunities; 1 steps down

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At WSU, Elliott served as a faculty member, department chair and dean before becoming vice president of academic affairs in 2016. In his last stint as a USG leader, Green expanded GHC’s degree offerings at the associate’s and bachelor’s levels, improved its economic footprint and increased its scholarship opportunities.

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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

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This was the beginning of plans—announced by Clark president David Fithian—to establish the Becker School of Design & Technology (BSDT) at Clark, keeping intact Becker’s nationally ranked interactive media design and gaming programs. There was a clear strategic fit.

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Post-Pandemic Resurgence Bolsters HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Early pandemic years “Absolutely, we saw an increase in interest and applications,” said Angela Nixon Boyd, assistant vice president for enrollment management and dean of admission at Hampton University in Virginia. We added new technology; we did more virtual recruitment, so students didn’t have to visit the campus,” said Hudson. “We

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Century-Old Institutions Paving the Way for DEI in Sports with Strategic Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She and Dr. Leslie Ekpe, an assistant professor for the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas, wrote in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics , “Walk it Like You Talk It,” an analysis of the DEI announcements from institutions in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Elimelda Ongeri, dean of the John R. It includes an internship at a healthcare facility. These funds will go to scholarships and education for students pursuing studies in the areas of health science and public health. and Kathy R. The program has three areas of interest.

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Georgetown University’s Trek to Turn Refugees into Students

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Today WCET Frontiers welcomes Kelly Otter, Dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University, to discuss the University’s program to assist refugees in the Middle East. Facilities were conducive to adequate teaching and learning. Thank you to Kelly for sharing this great work! Begin with On-Site English Courses.