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Association to Welcome Woodson Ambassadors Program at Upcoming Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program launch for the 109th Annual Conference, Sept. at Harvard University, founded ASALH in 1915, then known as the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. 25-29, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carter G.

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How to Ask Your Employer to Pay for Your Degree

Coursera blog

However, you may still be able to approach your employer and see if they’re open to paying for a portion of your degree as part of your professional development. For example, if you are a software developer working in the financial technology sector, your employer may not be open to funding an art history degree.

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Proclamation from the Mayor of Chicago in Honor of ACPA’s 100th Anniversary

ACPA

commitment to excellence and encourage all citizens to congratulate the organization on its many Dated this 18th day of March, 2024. commitment to excellence and encourage all citizens to congratulate the organization on its many Dated this 18th day of March, 2024.

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Landmark Education Summit Held for AANHPI

Insight Into Diversity

Office of Personnel Management and the WHIAANHPI to fill a gap in equitable professional development opportunities. We believe that education is one of those key solutions, teaching people about Asian American, Pacific Islander history in classrooms K-12 and also in higher education.”

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Liaison and NAGAP Forge Partnership to Empower Graduate Enrollment Management 

Liaison International

This initiative will bolster the association’s mission to engage and advance GEM professionals by promoting excellence and collaboration through education, research, and professional development. This announcement was originally published on PR Newswire on February 21, 2024.

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Teaching about the British Empire: Cutting through the noise

HEPI

On the 13 th June 2020, a letter was published in The Times newspaper signed by more than 50 UK-based academics, educators, campaigners, novelists and historians underscoring the timely ‘ need to teach colonial history’ in Britain’s schools. The letter’s signatories were far from alone in making such an appeal.

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The Online Consortium of Oklahoma:  From Grassroots to Greatness

WCET Frontiers

Brad outlines the history of the Online Consortium of Oklahoma and how this group collaborates within the state to impact student success. Low-Cost and No-Cost Professional Development – OCO prioritizes the upskilling of faculty and staff through affordable professional development programs.