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2011 Top 5 Texas 4-Year IHEs in Producing Undergrad Degrees for Blacks and Latinos
According to recently released data in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s 2012 Higher Education Almanac, these 4-year public institutions of higher education produced the highest percentage of African American and Latino graduates for
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Weekly Media Roundup
WEEK ENDING JANUARY 25, 2013 From the Austin American-Statesman 2 lawmakers predict changes in higher education funding By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz American-Statesman Staff Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 Two key state lawmakers said Thursday that they
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WEEK ENDING JANUARY 25, 2013 From the Austin American-Statesman 2 lawmakers predict changes in higher education funding By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz American-Statesman Staff Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 Two key state lawmakers said Thursday that they
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Texas’ Top 10 List: Best Public Colleges with Highest 4-Year Graduation Rates
Kiplinger reported in a recent online post that the national average 4-year graduation rate for public 4-year institutions of higher education is 29.9 percent. Based on their findings, Kiplinger created a Top 10 List
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Kiplinger reported in a recent online post that the national average 4-year graduation rate for public 4-year institutions of higher education is 29.9 percent. Based on their findings, Kiplinger created a Top 10 List
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The C-Suite Lounge
Additional news and information from around the state, country and the world that may be of interest to executive administrators and their key staff. Provided as a courtesy by the Council of Public University
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Additional news and information from around the state, country and the world that may be of interest to executive administrators and their key staff. Provided as a courtesy by the Council of Public University
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P-20 Institute for African American Student Success Welcomes New Research Members
“Because when they achieve, EVERYONE WINS!” Our Mission: To enhance the achievement outcomes for African American students in education from preschool through graduate studies through advocacy, communications and research-based principles, with an emphasis on
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ED's release of trial, three-year cohort default rate data prompts more questions
In December 2011, the U.S. Department of Education posted trial, three-year cohort default rates (CDRs) on its Federal Student Aid Data Center website at www.FSADataCenter.ed.gov. As discussed in a previous Shoptalk article (see edition 532),
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In December 2011, the U.S. Department of Education posted trial, three-year cohort default rates (CDRs) on its Federal Student Aid Data Center website at www.FSADataCenter.ed.gov. As discussed in a previous Shoptalk article (see edition 532),
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Lamar University ranked #1 for graduate degrees awarded to Hispanics in Education
Lamar University has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for graduating Hispanic master’s degree students in education for the second consecutive year by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. The national education magazine,
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How Does Texas Rank Nationally in Higher Education Outcomes?
Since 2000, the state of Texas has undertaken an ambitious higher education plan to dramatically improve higher education outcomes and boost Texas’ national standing for education attainment. Closing the Gaps by 2015 is now in
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Texas State University: new program expected to put incoming freshmen through the P.A.C.E.s
When it comes to graduating college students in 4 years at an affordable price, Texas State University – San Marcos is already doing a good job by state standards, coming in 5th on our inaugural
Read More »Texas State University: new program expected to put incoming freshmen through the P.A.C.E.s
When it comes to graduating college students in 4 years at an affordable price, Texas State University – San Marcos is already doing a good job by state standards, coming in 5th on our inaugural
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Educators Urge Public to Learn the Early Signs of Illness
By Lisa Warshaw UT Southwestern Medical Center A stroke’s typical warning signs often are so subtle that its victims don’t seek medical attention soon enough to receive effective treatment, a UT Southwestern Medical Center
Read More »May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Educators Urge Public to Learn the Early Signs of Illness
By Lisa Warshaw UT Southwestern Medical Center A stroke’s typical warning signs often are so subtle that its victims don’t seek medical attention soon enough to receive effective treatment, a UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Texas Technology Grads in Hot Demand with Out-of-State Employers
Lamar Institute of Technology students have a favorable job outlook this year. They are among the millions that employers are looking for to recruit into unfilled jobs in technology, allied health and the service
Read More »Texas Technology Grads in Hot Demand with Out-of-State Employers
Lamar Institute of Technology students have a favorable job outlook this year. They are among the millions that employers are looking for to recruit into unfilled jobs in technology, allied health and the service
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Texas running low on college educated workers
By Bobby Blanchard Reprinted from the UT Daily Texan If Texas wants to produce enough college certified workers to fill the job market, the state will have to rethink its plan regarding higher education.
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Is Your IHE Represented? Find Out on the Confirmed Speakers, Panelists, Presenters List for the 2012 Black Male Success Symposium
Administrator November 3, 2012 0The Texas Higher Education Journal hosts the 1st Annual Texas African American Males in College Achievement & Success Symposium Dec. 3-5, 2012, in Austin Texas. This year’s theme is “Establishing a Framework for Success:
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