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Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McCorn is scheduled to take the helm of Paine College in January. I relish the opportunity to collaborate with Paine College's trustees, administrators, alumni, students, faculty, stakeholders, and civic and business leaders to realize our vision for higher education excellence."

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This involved analyzing class schedules, prerequisites, and program requirements to ensure students can progress efficiently toward their degrees. The campus has seen significant upgrades to its facilities, creating modern learning spaces that foster collaboration and creativity.

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Calling for Collaboration, Improved Higher Ed Systems for All

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He was also able to ensure that his schedule fit around his medical appointments due to the accommodations that SNHU offered. As we celebrate the anniversary of the ADA, let’s also use this moment to mark a new era in higher education – an era of collaboration and bold thinking about access that leads to equitable outcomes for all.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It was Davis who nominated Thompson for the Urban Educator of the Year award that was presented to her last week in Cancun, Mexico at the International Conference on Urban Education —the biennial convening organized by the Urban Education Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But to us, improving student health and wellness requires a collaborative approach where different departments can work together to meet all student needs. Students can talk to a licensed provider any time of the day and can receive traditional scheduled counseling and psychiatry support. campus is much more than a counseling center.

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Report: Degree Completion Rate Tied to Number of Credits Taken Per Year

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The number of academic credits a student takes per year has ties to their likelihood to graduate and complete their college journey, a new report from course scheduling company Ad Astra found. Siloes in the schedule build often lead to unintended barriers to student progression. Data on Northeast Lakeview is included in the report.

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College Scheduling: Tips for Students

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One misstep in your day, like forgetting to pick up groceries on the way back from class or an unexpected deadline, can derail your whole schedule. While scheduling your day can’t guarantee this won’t ever happen to you, planning ahead can significantly decrease your likelihood of running late or forgetting something important.