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

University Business

Led by Richard Utz, senior associate dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, leaders discussed the importance of removing the traditional barriers present at most universities that silo STEM fields from the invaluable lessons found in literature and the arts. These are demographics that have long-sustained barriers to accessing STEM.

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Schools of Music Move Toward More Inclusive Studies

Insight Into Diversity

Both the center and master’s degree program were funded by a $848,000 donation from the Alice L. Focusing primarily on gospel music, the program will prepare students and working professionals for numerous career paths in the music industry, such as music educators, film composers, and church worship directors. Walton Foundation.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 1998, he began teaching at the University of Alabama, and then joined the University of Cincinnati in 2002, where he rose to full professor, department head, associate dean for graduate studies and research, and ultimately dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Research activity is ahead of last year.

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How Does U.S. News Rank Colleges?

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Graduation and Retention Rates (22%) This factor covers the average six-year graduation rate and the average retention rate of first-year students. Average Alumni Giving Rate (3%) This rate is the mean percentage of undergraduate alumni of record who donated money to their alma mater. News College Ranking Factors U.S.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Part of a $50 million investment focusing on recruitment, retention, and advancement of faculty who demonstrate a commitment to DEI excellence, the program will bring an additional 30 diverse scholars to JHU with a focus on STEM fields. Deans CARE Interns — Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy.

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Student Lifecycle Strategies for Enrollment and Retention: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 150 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Amrit Ahluwalia

The Change Leader, Inc.

Amrit discusses the most effective ways in which schools can engage with students and alumni and how to define specific tactics and priorities that will improve enrollment and retention. At “retention,” you assume that the individual has completed the credential that they enrolled for. Loyalty” is executed on the back of retention.

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

The Change Leader, Inc.

In addition, RSIs receive fewer donations and competitive federal grants because reviewers from federal agencies don’t understand them. People are not donating to rural-serving colleges as they do to the larger and more urban institutions. Elliot and his team have significantly impacted institutions’ enrollment and retention.