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Toward a more inclusive peer-review process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

When asked what surprised her most about publishing after a summer spent working as an intern at one of our presses, a history graduate student replied, “In graduate school, we focus on tearing books apart. Offers more guidance on reviewing different modalities of scholarship. Encourages creativity in peer review.

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The current state of learning in HESA graduate preparation programs: Curricular developments from the last decade.

ACPA

Professional Association Guidance. What follows is a summary of the most significant changes (For a more detailed examination of the development of professional competencies throughout HESA history, including a discussion on Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), see Ardoin et al.,

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Thriving and Flourishing While Black and a Student: What can PWIs do?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This means seeing Black history and culture represented in the courses they take and the professors who teach them. This means having people who can provide guidance and support as Black students navigate the challenges of higher education. . • A typical example is the institution of scholarships and funds that target Black students.

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Transforming Transfer at Selective Colleges and Universities

Inside Higher Ed

Over the past 21 years, the Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship has supported hundreds of transfer students as they have thrived at these institutions—and we have supported thousands more through Community College Transfer Initiative grants to selective schools. This holds true for selective institutions.

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Alphabet Soup

Susquehanna President's Blog

They work on policies and best practices for research and scholarship in higher education. Just because a student isn’t required to take a course in the history department doesn’t mean that they don’t learn history. · Some of the nation’s best colleges get failing grades for not requiring coursework in specific departments.

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A pathway to graduate school for Latinx students

Inside Higher Ed

Barrera, attempts to provide a pathway and guidance for Latinx and other students of color who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree. We wanted the book to speak to Latinx students in multiple contexts and from various places, across disciplines within the social sciences and humanities.

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The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain: Ensuring Quality and Excellence in Higher Ed Institutions

Creatrix Campus

HEC's three crucial mandates are enhancing university performance, observing and assessing service, and governing new study programs. The HEC also allocates funding for higher education institutions and provides funding opportunities for students, such as scholarships.