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Enhancing Degree Pathways by Integrating Industry-Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A recent article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education highlighted that “there are still 36.8 Expanding access to high-value industry-recognized credentials within the realm of higher education is a vital step toward addressing the trend of people exiting colleges and universities without a degree.

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University of Miami Computer Science Student Fuels “Accelerate Tech” Pilot Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Davenport, a freshman computer science major from Washington Township, New Jersey is the first facilitator for a new computer science “Accelerate Tech” pilot program that has been incorporated into the Saturday school programming at Earlington Heights Elementary School. Not everyone knows or understands that.

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Alternative Collectives Needed for Proposed Boycott in Florida

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One vehicle for this would be the development of an alternative collective that would facilitate opportunities comparable to what they would have had at UF or FSU. Collectives have become major players in the world of college athletics overall and recruiting specifically.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 25

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Inside Higher Ed Article Transfer Resources “Transfer Advising Essentials: What’s New?” To remedy this, some institutions are supporting student success through a broader acceptance of transfer credit and other practices aimed at reducing costs to students.”

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Gen Z Shares How to Support Mental Health Policy

Active Minds

At Active Minds, we believe policy is key to enacting lasting mental health change – and students play a huge role in facilitating this change. You can start by educating yourself about mental health-related issues by reading books and articles, and educating yourself on the policies and laws that impact our well-being,” Fatima shared.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 24

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Inside Higher Ed Article Transfer Resources The Fall 2024 Advisor Forum Schedule is Available! Please make plans to attend academic advisor forums in the Fall 2024 semester. All sessions count toward the three hours needed for annual renewal of Master Advisor designation.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The author of this article completed a study of the benefits of this unique program at College of the Desert and on the graduate students enrolled in the program. of the history and organization of COD) and a broadened perspective that facilitated communication. in community college leadership.

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