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Postsecondary Accreditation Cannot Become a Race to the Bottom

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Antoinette Flores, Senior Advisor, Office of Postsecondary Education The Department of Education (Department) is committed to ensuring that institutions of higher education (institutions) maintain high quality standards and strong student outcomes. As a member of the Federal triad, which under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) requires the Department to work in conjunction with.

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The Real Dollar Value of an Associate Degree

Community College Review

How much is an associate's degree really worth? We calculate and research the ROI of an associate degree specifically, and the results are interesting.

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Elephants & Onions: Peeling Back the Layers

CAMPUSPEAK

For so many of us, diversity is often the Elephant in the room. We notice differences, we see differences, and… The post Elephants & Onions: Peeling Back the Layers appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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More Leadership Advice for the New Academic Year

The University Innovation Alliance

More Leadership Advice for the New Academic Year. bridget. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 06:00. Image. Communication. COVID 19. Higher Ed Leadership. Inside Higher Ed. interim. Scholarship to Practice. Strategic Planning. academic. University Innovation Alliance. Weekly Wisdom. With a new academic year fast approaching, higher education leaders have a lot on their plates.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Mental Health Peer-to-Peer Program Training

Timely MD

Established peer-to-peer programs, including Active Minds , Project Let’s , National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Peer-to-Peer , and Lean on Me , have created comprehensive training and advocacy programs. These programs are designed to arm students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support student mental health on college and university campuses.

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Universities that offer full scholarships to international students

IEFA

Studying in the US or UK is not just about good grades and test results, your finances play a major role in the university application process as well. If you want to study in the United States or any other developed country, you will need to prove that you have the financial resources to cover your living and educational expenses. And since we all know that education cost is skyrocketing, more and more students are looking for fully funded scholarships that will cover all their expenses.

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Sprucing Up Campus: Beautification Projects Abounding at Community Colleges

Community College Review

Community colleges have big beautification plans this summer to prepare their campuses for the fall. Learn about some of the lovely and innovative projects in store this summer, even for budget-strapped schools.

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Are Maricopa Community Colleges Violating Minority Students Civil Rights?

Community College Review

Charges against Maricopa Community College system, who is currently being invested by the US Department of Education, claim the schools are discriminating against minority students. We examine the charges and analyze the case.

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New Bachelor's Degrees Offered at Community Colleges

Community College Review

With more community colleges offering bachelor's degrees, the choices in getting a BA or BS are growing quickly. Learn about new bachelor's degrees you can obtain at community colleges, ranging from nursing to electrical engineering and every subject in between.

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More Degree Programs Coming to a Community College Near You

Community College Review

Ever evolving, community college programs constantly change to meet the current job market. Learn about some of the newest degree programs that are preparing students for lucrative jobs after graduation.

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Four-Year Degrees at Community College? Many Schools Now Say Yes

Community College Review

What is the latest on four-year degree programs at community colleges? We look at some of the states entering into this relatively new frontier, and why some are having a tough time selling the idea.

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Is a Community College Bachelor’s Degree a Smart Choice?

Community College Review

In recent years, community colleges have been granted permission to offer four-year degrees. For some, this represents a great opportunity to get an education at an affordable price. But for others, worry with regard to the quality of these newly established programs is a point of concern.

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5 Tips for Pre-med Students Attending Community College

Community College Review

College is expensive enough without the added cost of medical school on top of it. If you're on a pre-med track, consider taking some of your prerequisites at community college. Keep reading to learn more.

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Cosmopolitan Community Colleges: Growth in International Student Enrollment

Community College Review

Learn about why the number of international students enrolling at American community colleges is increasing, as well as which states lead the way in international enrollment.

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More Trouble for California Community Colleges

Community College Review

After City College of San Francisco loses its accreditation, other community colleges in the state are facing warnings, sanctions and possible loss of accreditation as well.

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Community Colleges Fight for the Right to Grant Four-Year Degrees

Community College Review

Does your state allow community colleges to grant bachelor's degree? Learn about both sides of the debate and how it impacts community college students.

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Careers: Solar Technician

Community College Review

Solar technicians are in high demand, and you can energize your own career or solar business, starting with training at community college.

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Careers: Teaching

Community College Review

Want to be a teacher? Wondering what's involved and where to start? Your community college has answers to those questions and many more.

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The Benefits of Professional Certification from Your Local Community College

Community College Review

Forget the degree! Many community college students are landing good jobs with just a community college professional certificate.

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How to Obtain an Associate's Degree in Just One Year

Community College Review

Learn about new programs in community colleges that allow students to graduate with an associate's degree in only one year.

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Community College: Music Programs

Community College Review

Learn about the new and dynamic music programs available at community colleges that explore more than just music theory.

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High School Diploma vs. GED

Community College Review

Does it make a difference whether you earn your high school diploma or a GED? Grace Chen looks at the issue in detail.

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Licensing and Certification Opportunities at Community Colleges

Community College Review

Learn about the numerous licensing and certification opportunities available at community colleges.

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Obtaining Your Bachelors Degree at a Community College

Community College Review

Learn about the growing trend of obtaining your bachelor's degree in community college.

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Can Community Colleges Reject You Based on Age?

Community College Review

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How to Earn Your Associate's Degree in Less than Two Years

Community College Review