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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Academic (re)program Last year, Georgia Tech University’s liberal arts college organized a symposium on interdisciplinary learning in the 21st century, inviting academics from across the institution. Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions appeared first on University Business.

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New College Sees Spike in Dropouts, Retention Issues

Inside Higher Ed

Dropout rates are up and student retention is down at New College of Florida amid a conservative overhaul driven by Governor Ron DeSantis, who tasked a swath of new trustees appointed in January with remaking the state’s only public liberal arts institution.

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Embedded Associate Degrees Increase Retention

Insight Into Diversity

As institutions across the country continue to contend with fluctuating post-pandemic enrollment and retention numbers, colleges like West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) are getting creative. The post Embedded Associate Degrees Increase Retention appeared first on Insight Into Diversity. Wendler in a statement. “But

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Why supply chain insights are key for liberal arts programs

University Business

These programs too often lead to “poor outcomes, including poor retention, poor graduate employability, and poor long-term earnings potential,” the authors said. The coursework in the crosshairs isn’t hard to divine, either: liberal arts mainstays such as literature, history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, and psychology.

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Penn State African American Studies Head Resigns, Alleges Broken Promises and Wavering Institutional Commitment to Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He explained his departure in an open letter, claiming that Dr. Clarence Lang, dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, had refused to follow through on a commitment to hire two new tenure-line faculty. West resigned Apr. 5, less than a year into his five-year term.

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Guillory Named Chief Academic Officer at Dillard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Guillory not only brings a wealth of experience as a teacher and scholar grounded in liberal arts, but she also has served at research universities with graduate programs,” said Ford. Guillory will serve as a senior cabinet member and in the administrative office, next in line to Ford. Dr. Monique Guillory “Dr.

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Guillory Gets Chief Academic Officer Appointment at Dillard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Guillory not only brings a wealth of experience as a teacher and scholar grounded in liberal arts, but she also has served at research universities with graduate programs,” said Ford. Guillory will serve as a senior cabinet member and in the administrative office, next in line to Ford. Dr. Monique Guillory “Dr.