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NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade Gifts $3M for Literacy, Scholarships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marquette University alumnus and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has committed to a $3 million gift to extend the Tragil Wade-Johnson Summer Reading Program and establish the Wade Scholars as well as support a new men’s basketball practice facility in a future expansion of the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center.

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3 competencies that take a chief human resource officer from tactical to strategic

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3 competencies that take a chief human resource officer from tactical to strategic. The last few years have uniquely burdened chief human resource officers (CHROs), from the intensity of hiring and turnover to the scope creep caused by the pandemic (e.g., How higher ed can bridge the Facilities talent gap. May 12, 2022.

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These colleges are making new campuses with old parts—and growing along the way

University Business

Institutions prioritizing expanding their physical presence with masterclass facilities are increasing their academic offerings, student perks and enrollment prospects. crystallized into Iona University after expanding into Bronxville, opening a new school of health sciences in facilities once owned by Concordia College, which closed in 2021.

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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her role entails collaborating with multiple campus constituents, including faculty; the Offices of Academic Affairs; Student Affairs and Enrollment; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Resources; Counseling and Wellness; Registrar; Public Safety and Security; Facilities; Communications; Information Technology; Legal Counsel; and others.

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Alum Donates $100 Million to New NYU Building

Inside Higher Ed

Scheduled to open in 2023, the facility will include new classrooms, a proscenium theater, rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, common areas, athletic facilities, a freshman dorm, dining areas and faculty housing. At 735,000 square feet, the John A. Paulson Center is slated to be the campus’s biggest academic building. Hide by line?:

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New England College Launches Community Mental Health Undergraduate Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New England College (NEC) is partnering with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to address workforce shortages in mental health services, the Concord Monitor reported. The school created a community mental health B.A. Students will work 20 hours a week for approximately $20 an hour.

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Overhauling campus dining for a new era

University Business

As a result, institutions should explore how technology (such as automation) can help mitigate labor issues and design facilities to cope with a smaller labor pool. As a result, dining facilities need to create flexible designs that cope with student interests. “There is an incredible need for flexibility,” Nelson says.