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Dr. Matthew P. vandenBerg Appointed President of Ohio Wesleyan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“With initiatives like the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan and its faculty are reimagining the liberal arts for the needs of a new world and a new generation of students. vandenBerg holds an Ed.D. with a political science major and Spanish minor from Alma.

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Post-Traditional Students are the New Premium Students

eLiterate

Terry Hartle, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs at the American Council on Education tells us that selective schools have done well, as have schools in states with growing populations. On the other hand, institutions that are primarily black- and Hispanic-serving saw a 9% increase in FAFSA applications.

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Hamline reviews policies that set off academic freedom dispute

Inside Higher Ed

Hamline is a liberal arts institution, the oldest in Minnesota, the first to admit women, and now led by a woman of color. The decision not to offer her another class was made at the unit level and in no way reflects on her ability to adequately teach the class,” Miller said.

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Museums and College Campuses as Community Hubs and Cultural Centers

Inside Higher Ed

Although Weiss had never run a museum, his background as an art historian specializing in the European Middle Ages and as president of a small liberal arts college, Haverford, proved to be valuable preparation for his job. Certainly, the credentials acquired can advance careers and open doors.

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