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University of Phoenix Leadership Join UPCEA Webinar on Diversity Fatigue and DE&I in Post SCOTUS Ruling Webinar

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.
  • "University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, and our commitment to serving that population is part of the equation.
  • Earlier this year, she was selected to serve on the UPCEA Board of Directors’ Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee for a one-year term.
  • Dr. Underwood earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management from Georgetown University, and Diversity and Inclusion for Human Resources Certification from Cornell University.

Divine Mercy University Announces New Accreditation Awarded By The Council For Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) For Master's in Counseling Program

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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STERLING, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University. "This is a major milestone for the online program and reinforces DMU's position as a leader in online education. CACREP accreditation affirms the excellence of our program, faculty, students, and internship site supervisors in meeting their stringent requirements. This achievement is an official recognition of the success of our students, faculty, and program and our dedication to the program over the past 7 years. The CACREP accreditation is valid through October 31, 2031 with annual reports on the student learning outcomes. This also opens the doors in more states for the CMHC program to operate," said Divine Mercy University (DMU) President, Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL.

Key Points: 
  • The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by CHEA, has granted accreditation to the Counseling program in the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University.
  • STERLING, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) , a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University.
  • CACREP accreditation affirms the excellence of our program, faculty, students, and internship site supervisors in meeting their stringent requirements.
  • This also opens the doors in more states for the CMHC program to operate," said Divine Mercy University (DMU) President, Fr.

University of Phoenix Senior Director of Accreditation and Online Education Hal Morgan Now Also Serving as a Council for Higher Education Accreditation Arbitrator

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, now also serves as an Arbitrator with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a nonprofit organization which serves its members, students, and society through advocacy for the value and independence of accreditation, recognition of accrediting organizations and commitment to quality in higher education.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, now also serves as an Arbitrator with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a nonprofit organization which serves its members, students, and society through advocacy for the value and independence of accreditation, recognition of accrediting organizations and commitment to quality in higher education.
  • The training is rigorous and those selected like Hal Morgan will bring significant expertise to the process,” states Cynthia Jackson Hammond, President, Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
  • “The Council for Higher Education Accreditation has been a leader and a pillar of quality in the education space, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it,” shares Morgan.
  • As senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, Morgan oversees institutional accreditation, business accreditation, and online education quality assurance and continuous improvement.

South African universities must do more to tackle staffs' race and gender imbalances

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Black South Africans (a group consisting of those designated as Indian, Coloured or African under apartheid) constituted 89% of the overall population.

Key Points: 
  • Black South Africans (a group consisting of those designated as Indian, Coloured or African under apartheid) constituted 89% of the overall population.
  • Nearly 30 years on, how has the staffing situation changed – or not – at South African universities?
  • Our findings reveal that staffing at public higher education institutions remains polarised in terms of race and gender.
  • One is that the higher education sector reflects many other parts of South African society, including the wider economy.

Key findings


    The period under review was 1994 to 2019. Our findings were drawn from two data sets: the Department of Higher Education and Training’s South African Post-Secondary Education data, dating from 1994 to 2002; and Higher Education Management Information System data from 2003 to 2018. This was supplemented by secondary data and other information acquired through literature review and document analysis. Here are some key findings.
    By 2018 black Africans made up 58% of the total workforce in this category. The white population group remained over-represented at 20% while its share in the overall population of the country was about 7.8%. The representation ratios of coloureds (17%) and Indian (7%) in non-professional administration staff were also above their proportional representation in the overall population of South Africa, which is at 8.8% and 2.5%, respectively.

Recommendations

    • This would help them to navigate the academic landscape and develop their skills.
    • These programmes should be tailored to address the particular challenges faced by women, black African academics and disabled individuals.
    • Mentorship, retention and support programmes at many South African universities tend to focus solely on fostering gender and racial equality.
    • This study was funded and published by the South African Council on Higher Education.

University of Phoenix Leader Selected as Participant in AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education Class of 2024

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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University of Phoenix is proud to share that McCeil Johnson, J.D., vice president of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, has been selected to participate in the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education class of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is proud to share that McCeil Johnson, J.D., vice president of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, has been selected to participate in the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education class of 2024.
  • Johnson joins a cohort of 27 participants from higher education institutions across the country in a program designed to bolster the pipeline of qualified and diverse presidential candidates in preparation for higher education leadership.
  • The Institute fortifies participants’ experience with mentorship by a sitting university president.
  • “Over the last two decades, I have admired AGB's dedication to compliance and leadership governance demonstrated by preparing future leaders in higher education for leadership,” shares Johnson.

ChildCare Education Institute Offers No-Cost Online Course on Safety in the Infant/Toddler Classroom

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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ATLANTA, GA, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, offers CCEI900: Safety in the Infant/Toddler Classroom as a no-cost trial course to new CCEI users May 1-31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, GA, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, offers CCEI900: Safety in the Infant/Toddler Classroom as a no-cost trial course to new CCEI users May 1-31, 2023.
  • Although accidents do happen, following safety regulations and precautions will reduce the number of injuries to children.
  • Unfortunately, many of the injuries that occur in child care settings each year could have been prevented fairly easily.
  • By the end of this course, you will be aware of the basic safety practices to use when caring for infants or toddlers.

New Organization to Develop an Urgent National Higher Education Strategy to Secure the United States' Global Competitive Position

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, a coalition of national leaders hailing from higher education, government, business, the nonprofit sector, and the military announced the formation of the Council on Higher Education as a Strategic Asset (HESA). Over the next year, HESA will develop and propose recommendations for ensuring that higher education institutions can deliver the workforce and educated citizenry necessary to address the United States' most critical national priorities.

Key Points: 
  • "The United States is falling behind in its vision for higher education, which is already endangering our security and competitiveness.
  • Historically, higher education has been central to national prosperity and security, especially during periods of intense industrial and technological progress.
  • As other nations readily embrace higher education as a strategic asset, the United States must develop new approaches at speed and scale to ensure it remains competitive.
  • HESA's goal is to maximize the impact of higher education on global competitiveness, national security, democratic strength, and economic prosperity.

ChildCare Education Institute Offers No-Cost Online Course on Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Saturday, April 1, 2023
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ATLANTA, GA, April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, offers PROF107: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace as a no-cost trial course to new CCEI users April 1-30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, GA, April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, offers PROF107: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace as a no-cost trial course to new CCEI users April 1-30, 2023.
  • The “MeToo” and “Time’s Up” movements brought to light a huge gap in people’s understanding of what exactly is considered sexual harassment.
  • Many things that previously may have been considered commonplace or acceptable are now understood to be inappropriate and a violation of policies against workplace sexual harassment.
  • While sexual harassment has two categories under the law, there are five types of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment.

University of Phoenix leadership appointed to the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) baccalaureate and graduate degree Board of Commissioners

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, to the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) baccalaureate and graduate degree Board of Commissioners.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, to the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) baccalaureate and graduate degree Board of Commissioners.
  • In this role, Morgan will assist the Council in its mission to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement.
  • “The ACBSP Board of Commissioners has a responsibility to hold institutions and programs accountable for their service to students,” states John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer of University of Phoenix.
  • As senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, Morgan oversees institutional accreditation, business accreditation, and online education quality assurance and continuous improvement.

University of Phoenix Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work Helps Prepare Students to Deliver Quality Care

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share the continued success of its accredited baccalaureate social work program (BSSW), in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, in preparing students for the delivery of quality care in the field of social work.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share the continued success of its accredited baccalaureate social work program (BSSW), in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, in preparing students for the delivery of quality care in the field of social work.
  • The University's BSSW program emphasizes substantive, relevant content, and meaningful opportunities for students to demonstrate and apply social work knowledge, values, and skills.
  • “I was working full-time when I entered the BSSW program at University of Phoenix, and being able to choose my start date was important.
  • University of Phoenix’s Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work (BSSW) program is offered online, with an in-person field education component, and does not require a residency.