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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

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In partnership with the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the initiative will focus on courses that last eight weeks or less, rather than the traditional 16-17 week format. The California Community Colleges system is rolling out an ambitious new project aimed at making higher education more Dr. Rowena M.

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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

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"Excelencia believes that good policy is informed by good practice," the authors note, emphasizing that intentionally serving Latino students at scale requires understanding what works to accelerate their success.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L. Her ascension to the presidency, following Richardsons resignation in 2024, demonstrates the importance of institutional pipelines and succession planning. Jackson suggests that successful leadership often comes down to institutional fit.

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Cheyney University Comes Off Probation

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The university’s next evaluation in the eight-year accreditation cycle is in 2030-31. This reaffirmation of accreditation by MSCHE validates our unwavering commitment to academic and operational excellence,” said university officials. Cheyney is expected to submit a customary monitoring report, due March 1, 2025.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

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According to Dell Technologies, professionals believe that 85% of STEM jobs that will be needed in 2030 don’t exist currently. Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe. Substantial changes in the field are right around the corner.

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Manhattan College to Launch School of Health Professions in July

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It also allows the College new opportunities for successful enrollment and donor support.” It will offer our students the chance to pursue in-demand careers that are also highly compensated. Department of Labor Statistics (DLS) estimates a 52.2%

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Analysis: Degree Completion Gaps for Hispanic Students are Widening

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Latino student success in higher education is not where it needs to be, according t o findings from Latino student success organization Excelencia in Education. Santiago "Our mission is to accelerate Latino student success in higher education,” said Dr. Deborah Santiago, lead analysis researcher and CEO of Excelencia CEO.

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