Higher education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day agoUniversities keen' to offer places to students even if they miss grades
Record number of 18-year-olds expected to secure first-choice university amid competition for undergraduate places.
Credit for prior learning is an effective strategy for adult learners, promoting faster degree completion and better employment outcomes, which enhances their earnings post-graduation.
Colleges will need to show they regularly identify the needs of students and employ strategies for having all students feel welcomed, supported, included in the community.
In higher education, the best market research means more than just gathering data-it means showing up as a consultant. That's something I've really learned throughout my career.
Figma's IPO last week saw a share price increase of 333%, bringing its market cap to over $70 billion shortly after going public, marking a significant achievement for the company.
The recruitment process for consulting clubs at UC Berkeley is highly competitive; students are often overwhelmed by the exclusivity and high stakes of the candidacy.
Mr. Kent has demonstrated the temperament and approach needed to succeed as under secretary, which is no small thing. However, we also know that even as Mr. Kent will work to implement policies we may oppose, he will approach these disagreements with an open mind, centering students, taxpayers, and institutions while seeking the best outcome.
West Valley College is implementing initiatives to support older adults in education through a partnership with Successful Aging Solutions and Community Consulting, providing tailored pathways for students aged 50 and older.
"Chief business officers like certainty, whether it's certainty about revenue streams or potential costs. And right now they just are not getting it and that leads to anxiety."
Under pressure from Republican lawmakers, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville terminated its scholarship partnership for Chinese students, citing concerns over the China Scholarship Council's influence.
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