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College of DuPage Board of Trustees Names Dr. Christine M. Hammond as Interim President

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金曜日, 5月 31, 2024
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2024) - The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approved Dr. Christine M. Hammond as the Interim President of the College during a special board meeting on Thursday, May 30.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2024) - The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approved Dr. Christine M. Hammond as the Interim President of the College during a special board meeting on Thursday, May 30.
  • Board Chair Christine Fenne cited Dr. Hammond's appointment as an important next step in the College's future.
  • With more than 40 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Hammond served as President of Mid Michigan College from June 2014 until her retirement in June 2020.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we also thank Dr. Caputo for his service and wish him well in his future endeavors."

Grand Rapids Community College selects Sheila Jones as new provost

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs. In this role, Jones oversees Student Affairs and Success, Athletics, Instructional Support and Institutional Planning along with five academic areas — School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts, School of Business and Industry, School of STEM, and School of Workforce Training.

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  • After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs.
  • "Dr. Jones has been a distinguished leader throughout her time at GRCC," stated Dr. Charles Lepper, GRCC president.
  • Jones has spent over 15 years in community college education and remains committed to creating opportunities and removing barriers for students to achieve their educational goals.

The College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company Launches Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional℠ Designation Program in Spanish to Better Serve Hispanic Investors

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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The College for Financial Planning—a Kaplan Company has launched a Spanish-language version of its Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalSM (FPQP®) professional designation program .

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  • The College for Financial Planning—a Kaplan Company has launched a Spanish-language version of its Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalSM (FPQP®) professional designation program .
  • According to Finhabits , a bilingual financial wellness platform, over the last 10 years Hispanics’ net wealth increased at a rate of 12.5%, compounded annually (vs. 6.8% for non-Latino Whites).
  • Speaking Spanish demonstrates respect for the client's cultural background and a willingness to understand their unique needs, preferences, and financial goals.
  • “With this designation program, financial professionals can ensure personalized strategies, paving the way for stronger financial futures within this dynamic and expanding community. "

American Public University, a Trailblazer in Online Education, Now Transforming into a Global Digital University; Unveils a New Visual Identity as First Step of Its Next Chapter

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024
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We want to prepare our students with career-relevant skills in a truly 21st century manner."

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  • We want to prepare our students with career-relevant skills in a truly 21st century manner."
  • "We are looking to provide a more engaging learning experience that leverages emerging technologies to foster connections and a deeper sense of community and continues to be asynchronous in nature, but human by design," Mr. Fernandes added.
  • APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).
  • 1American Public University System ranked in the Top 11% for return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities in the United States, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce report .

University of Phoenix Collaborates With Military Police Regimental Association to Provide Full-Tuition Scholarship

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木曜日, 4月 4, 2024
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Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), the University of Phoenix is offering one full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member.

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  • Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), the University of Phoenix is offering one full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member.
  • Military members and families may encounter challenges of time, commitments, and circumstance to reaching their academic and career goals.
  • The University of Phoenix Military Police Regimental Association Scholarship is intended to recognize military service commitment and provide an opportunity to further education goals for military police members and families.
  • “University of Phoenix is pleased to continue honoring the service of military police and their families through this scholarship opportunity,” stated Eric Ryan, Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at University of Phoenix.

Stride, Inc. and American Public University System Partner to Give Students Better Access to Affordable Higher Education

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火曜日, 3月 12, 2024
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Stride, Inc. is partnering with the American Public University System (APUS), a higher education institution that provides affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant, online education, to offer all Stride graduates a 10% tuition grant, bringing the cost to just $315 per credit hour for undergraduates.

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  • Stride, Inc. is partnering with the American Public University System (APUS), a higher education institution that provides affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant, online education, to offer all Stride graduates a 10% tuition grant, bringing the cost to just $315 per credit hour for undergraduates.
  • We believe that everyone deserves access to quality higher education.
  • Additionally, Stride students can find help towards their college or career plans by visiting the Stride Career Services Center or the College Prep Center .
  • For information on Stride, Inc. the leading provider of online and blended education programs, please visit k12.com.

OpusVi Launches Affordable Online Master of Social Work Degree with Northern Arizona University To Build a Sustainable Talent Pipeline of Licensed Medical Social Work Professionals

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火曜日, 3月 19, 2024
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OpusVi (formerly Dignity Health Global Education) has launched an MSW degree program to bolster the talent pipeline of social work professionals with Northern Arizona University amid industry-wide healthcare staffing shortages.

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  • OpusVi (formerly Dignity Health Global Education) has launched an MSW degree program to bolster the talent pipeline of social work professionals with Northern Arizona University amid industry-wide healthcare staffing shortages.
  • Alongside a Social Work Fellowship, the OpusVi suite of social work development programs aims to support health systems in improving retention of in-demand social workers and continuity of care while reducing costs.
  • "We know the widespread influence social work professionals have on their communities and we're honored to take part in improving social health across the country."
  • For additional information on the OpusVi Master of Social Work degree program, please visit opusvi.com .

ARIZONA VA AGENCY FINDS NO WRONGDOING IN AUDIT OF GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona State Approving Agency (SAA) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has closed its most recent risk-based audit of Grand Canyon University with no findings.

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  • PHOENIX, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona State Approving Agency (SAA) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has closed its most recent risk-based audit of Grand Canyon University with no findings.
  • In a letter to GCU dated Feb. 21, the Arizona SAA stated it "did not have any substantiated findings based on our review of Grand Canyon University."
  • Further, the SAA stated, "There are no findings impacting the continued approval of Grand Canyon University at this time."
  • The SAA site visit also included reviews of specific areas relating to finances, enrollment, recruiting, student outcomes and other success measures.

University of Phoenix Leadership to Present at Greater Phoenix Chamber Event

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金曜日, 2月 23, 2024
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University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.

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  • University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.
  • "We are thrilled to have Doris Savron and McCeil Johnson from the University of Phoenix as our speakers for this significant DEI Forum," said Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
  • “As we engage in this collaborative event with the Greater Phoenix Chamber, we appreciate the pivotal role they play in shaping a diverse and inclusive professional landscape,” she shares.
  • She recently completed a six-year term at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and serves on committees like the DEI professionals committee for the Chamber.

EpicQuest Education's Davis College Receives HLC Approval for Two New STEM Programs Expected to Lead to a Substantial Revenue Increase from India and China

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火曜日, 2月 27, 2024
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of higher education for domestic and international students in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that on February 23, 2024, Davis University received approval from the Higher Learning Commission ("HLC") to offer two STEM degree programs, an Associate of Applied Science in Data Science and an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Engineering. These two programs are expected to lead to a substantial increase in revenue from tuition and service fees for this fiscal year. The Company expects the number of students recruited from China will be at least doubled, and students from India will constitute a significant revenue stream for the Company.  

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  • These two programs are expected to lead to a substantial increase in revenue from tuition and service fees for this fiscal year.
  • The Company expects the number of students recruited from China will be at least doubled, and students from India will constitute a significant revenue stream for the Company.
  • EpicQuest Education plans to target recruiting from India as the US remains the top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad.
  • Previously, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved Davis University in September 2023 for all of its education courses and programs that are offered online.