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We celebrate Black history, and acknowledge the pain of persistent inequity

UW Presidential Blog

Part of what makes Black history such a compelling lens is the bravery and tenacity with which Black Americans have persevered to overcome staggering obstacles and oppression that were — and are — built into our nation’s systems and structures from its founding and continue to be a source of systemic inequity today.

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Veterans Day History and Policy Issues to Watch When Serving Veterans

WCET Frontiers

WCET Frontiers would like to honor our veterans by sharing about the history of Veterans Day and also share some updates on federal policy issues for institutions to watch that affect the process and delivery of Veterans benefits. Bill education benefits receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the terms that they are enrolled.

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Ed Department Shakes Up OPMs and Third-Party Servicers: This Is Huge

WCET Frontiers

For those in higher education, the U.S. Department of Education created its own rumblings by releasing new guidance with rules about any contracted services and a series of questions about companies helping institutions with online learning. This regulatory guidance will reach into every corner of an institution.

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Increasing Enrollment and Retention Through a Community of Care Approach in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

The success of higher education institutions rests on their ability to increase student enrollment and retain learners. Therefore, learners need flexible and supportive programs and care from all higher education personnel. Returning to education after years away can be a daunting experience for many students.

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Dr. Ruth Simmons to Deliver 2023 NEH Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Simmons The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) lecture – “Facing History to Find a Better Future” – will take place 7 p.m. 26 at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. She will be the 50th Jefferson Lecturer. Lowe (Navajo). The lecture is free, open to the public, and will be streamed online.

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Increasing Enrollment and Retention Through a Community of Care Approach in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

The success of higher education institutions rests on their ability to increase student enrollment and retain learners. Therefore, learners need flexible and supportive programs and care from all higher education personnel. Returning to education after years away can be a daunting experience for many students.

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Dr. J. Luke Wood Appointed to California Racial Equity Commission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

program in education between SDSU and Claremont Graduate University; and director of the Ed.D. In the role, he led the creation of new cultural centers, such as the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center (APIDA), the Latinx Resource Center, the Native Resource Center, and the Undocumented Resource Center. Wood holds a B.A.

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