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Arizona Center for Civic Leadership Announces Its 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024
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“We are delighted to introduce a new group of Arizona civic leaders of many political perspectives, life experiences, and career paths to the Flinn-Brown experience,” said Dawn Wallace, Flinn Foundation vice president, civic leadership.

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  • “We are delighted to introduce a new group of Arizona civic leaders of many political perspectives, life experiences, and career paths to the Flinn-Brown experience,” said Dawn Wallace, Flinn Foundation vice president, civic leadership.
  • All 465 Flinn-Brown Fellows are invited to “ Collaboration: A Network That Invokes Change ,” a full-day professional-development and networking opportunity in downtown Phoenix.
  • The Fellows, who are selected through a competitive process, represent nine of Arizona’s counties: Cochise, Coconino, Graham, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma.
  • : Member, Flinn Foundation Board of Directors;
    The Flinn Foundation launched the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership in 2011 to develop a statewide network of civic leaders seeking solutions to Arizona’s long-term issues.

University of Phoenix Academic Leadership Selected to Present at 2024 American Association of Colleges and Universities Conference

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Briana Houlihan, MBA, dean for the College of General Studies, has been selected to present at the 2024 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) General Education, Pedagogy, and Assessment Conference .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Briana Houlihan, MBA, dean for the College of General Studies, has been selected to present at the 2024 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) General Education, Pedagogy, and Assessment Conference .
  • The conference will take place April 11-13 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
  • “I am proud to highlight the ways in which University of Phoenix employs General Education assessment strategies that support inclusive learning experiences,” shares Houlihan.
  • Houlihan holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from University of Phoenix.

Santa Clara County School Boards Association Recognizes Morgan Hill Unified School District with Hoffman Award for CARE Program

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
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MORGAN HILL, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA) has awarded the Morgan Hill Unified School District the prestigious Glenn Hoffmann Exemplary Program Award in the targeted student populations category.

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  • MORGAN HILL, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA) has awarded the Morgan Hill Unified School District the prestigious Glenn Hoffmann Exemplary Program Award in the targeted student populations category.
  • This accolade recognizes the school district's outstanding commitment to supporting students through the Coordinated Advocacy and Resources for Education (CARE) program.
  • Following a tour of a Central California School District in 2017, the inception of the CARE program started to take shape.
  • The Morgan Hill Unified School District encompasses 296 square miles and serves the ethnically diverse population of Morgan Hill, San Martin and a small portion of south San Jose.

University of Phoenix College of Business and Information Technology leadership presenting at 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit

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Lunedì, Marzo 4, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Kathryn Uhles , dean, College of Business and Information Technology, will be presenting a session on integrating skills frameworks and digital credentials at the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit to be held March 4-6, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Kathryn Uhles , dean, College of Business and Information Technology, will be presenting a session on integrating skills frameworks and digital credentials at the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit to be held March 4-6, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The session will focus on the synergy between digital credentials and skills frameworks in higher education.
  • “The Digital Credentials Summit is an important opportunity for those of us working in higher education to share how we serve our students by offering digital credentials tied to skills,” states Uhles.
  • For more information about the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit, visit the registration website .

University of Phoenix Academic Leadership Presenting at 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit

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Martedì, Febbraio 27, 2024
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“University of Phoenix’s approach to digital credentials and our ability to issue more than 450,000 digital badges since 2021 have both been informed by our pilot program and the lessons learned along the way.

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  • “University of Phoenix’s approach to digital credentials and our ability to issue more than 450,000 digital badges since 2021 have both been informed by our pilot program and the lessons learned along the way.
  • University of Phoenix works with Credly to issue its digital badges and has issued over 450,000 digital badges since September 2021, for skills obtained in undergraduate, graduate, and professional development courses.
  • Thomas has been with University of Phoenix for 15 years and currently serves as the Senior Manager of Provost Initiatives and Academic Program Lifecycle.
  • For more information about the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit, visit the registration website .

University of Phoenix Shows Consistent High Satisfaction Among Online Learners in Survey Findings

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Martedì, Febbraio 20, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share findings from its recent administration of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Priorities Survey for Online Learners (PSOL) revealing high satisfaction scores among currently enrolled online students at the University.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share findings from its recent administration of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Priorities Survey for Online Learners (PSOL) revealing high satisfaction scores among currently enrolled online students at the University.
  • University of Phoenix administers the survey every two years and students completing the survey this year indicated higher satisfaction than the national benchmark comprised of more than 150 public and private institutions across the U.S .
  • The University of Phoenix Assessment & Institutional Research (AIR) department administered the Priorities Survey for Online Learners (PSOL) to University of Phoenix students.
  • It is noteworthy that University of Phoenix student satisfaction is higher than the national benchmark even in areas of opportunity.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Partners with Ashtae to Elevate Hair Care Education

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Martedì, Marzo 5, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is proud to announce its partnership with Ashtae , a global leader in hair texture solutions, to enhance professional hair care education across its campuses.

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  • CHICAGO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is proud to announce its partnership with Ashtae , a global leader in hair texture solutions, to enhance professional hair care education across its campuses.
  • Ashtae products address everyday hair problems, including dryness, shine/luster, tangling, hair breakage, buildup, and dandruff, catering to the needs of clients with various hair textures.
  • The collaboration between Tricoci University and Ashtae emphasizes a shared commitment to offering the best products and education to students and surrounding communities.
  • "As cosmetologists, our goal is to embrace all hair types and make every client feel welcome in our chairs," expressed Larry Foster, Vice President of Education, Compliance, and Student Services at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture.

Bobby Singh Gosal of Sierra College Recognized with Leadership Award for Administrative Excellence from ACCCA

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Giovedì, Febbraio 29, 2024
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bobby Singh Gosal, Dean of Student Services at Sierra College was recognized at the annual conference of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) with the Leadership Award for Academic Excellence.

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  • Bobby Singh Gosal, Dean of Student Services at Sierra College was recognized at the annual conference of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) with the Leadership Award for Academic Excellence.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bobby Singh Gosal, Dean of Student Services at Sierra College was recognized at the annual conference of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) with the Leadership Award for Academic Excellence.
  • Gosal said, "Leadership is not just about navigating obstacles; at its core, it's about fostering meaningful relationships and embodying values that uplift our students, our professional team members who are leaders in their own right, and our communities."
  • The ACCCA Leadership Award for Administrative Excellence was established in 1996 to honor an administrator or manager who has consistently shown leadership in the face of adversity, and whose commitment to professionalism in community college administration has stood out among their peers.

First Student Expands Proven FirstServes Training and Support System for Responding to Student Behavior

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Giovedì, Febbraio 15, 2024
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FirstServes is First Student's premier, expert-backed training and support program, which was developed in conjunction with top children's hospitals, behavioral psychologists and education professionals.

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  • FirstServes is First Student's premier, expert-backed training and support program, which was developed in conjunction with top children's hospitals, behavioral psychologists and education professionals.
  • First Student announced the expansion of FirstServes today, making it available to all school transportation programs, regardless of their school district's transportation contract.
  • "FirstServes empowers drivers and attendants with skills to support students, creating opportunities for individualized care.
  • The Student Services division at First Student will oversee FirstServes.

Only 22% of Higher Education Institutions Fully Embrace Skills-Based Frameworks According to The Evolllution, CAEL, and Modern Campus

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 17, 2024
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TORONTO and INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While a vast majority (86%) of higher education institutions acknowledge that postsecondary education models need to be designed around well-defined skills and competencies vital for today's workforce, only 22% have fully implemented skills-based frameworks across all of their programs.

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  • Higher education can't fall behind when it comes to competency-based approaches that are valued by learners and sought after by employers.
  • This insight comes from the Comprehensive Learner Records (CLR) report , a collaborative effort between The EvoLLLution, CAEL (the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning), and Modern Campus.
  • The report explores the role of skills and competencies in higher education, assessing the degree to which these frameworks have been adopted.
  • "Higher education can't fall behind when it comes to competency-based approaches that are valued by learners and sought after by employers."