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Employers Seek ‘Success Skills’ Among Potential Employees: Report

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report summarizes a decade of studies, between 2013 and 2023, and analyzes job postings in 16 SREB states. It found that the most sought-after skills across industries were consistent in academic and business studies: communication, oral, and written; teamwork and collaboration; and problem solving and critical thinking. “At

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University of Vermont Launches Open-Access Academic Press

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborators will have to agree to publish digitally using Creative Commons licenses; use only the publishing platforms and resources provided by UVM Press; forgo processing charges, subscription fees, and membership requirements; engage in peer review; and maintain a rolling publication schedule for journal articles.

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013. He works hard to ensure that he is living values of integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration in his work every day,” Sullivan continued. Rivera also notes Gonzales’ collaborative style. There, Gonzales earned an Ed.D. It’s been a journey together.

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Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report

The University Innovation Alliance

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Trauma on Campus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Between 2013 and 2021, college students’ rates of depression and anxiety have increased by 135% and 110% respectively, according to research conducted by Boston University in 2021. “The core mission of higher education is to educate our young people and put them into leadership roles for our society in the future,” said Williamson. “If

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The Advisor That Cares

The fact that I can connect with learners from various industries and worldwide illustrates how much technology can be employed to strengthen learning and collaboration. I am intrigued by the tools enabling a blended learning model that incorporates micro-lectures, cloud computing, and online collaboration within learning collectives.

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How Active Minds Speakers Can Help You Create Lasting Mental Health Change

Active Minds

Collaborating with Active Minds and MTV Entertainment, Brandon’s contributions have created a national youth mental health peer support campaign called A.S.K. Since 2013, Kevin has captivated his audiences with his candidness about overcoming his pain and fully embracing himself to live his best life.