In what amounts to a research moonshot, the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) aims to "cut the burden of depression in half" by 2050 and to eliminate it by the end of the century. But before the university starts treating the world, it’s begun treating its own students.
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Earlier this month, the University welcomed Trecia McLennon as its new intercultural communications co-ordinator — a position responsible for implementing intercultural competency and awareness programming at Brock.
“I help people deal across differences,” McLennon said. “That can mean differences in race, language and cultures, the whole spectrum of diversity.”
In the new role, she will work with students to develop and enhance their intercultural skills and knowledge, helping to bridge differences and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
The White House budget released Monday won't be approved by Congress and likely won't even be seriously considered by lawmakers as a framework for their spending priorities. But the document makes clear that the Trump administration is in many respects on the same page with House Republicans as they seek to dramatically reshape the student aid system in renewing the Higher Education Act.
Congress has proposed sending $2.7 billion to school systems devastated by hurricanes and wildfires last year — long-awaited money that could be used to replace books and equipment and help tens of thousands of displaced students.
La convocatoria está dirigida a las instituciones de educación superior y centros públicos de Investigación con programas de posgrado en el Programa Nacional de Posgrados de Calidad del Conacyt.
Ontario is ensuring that the apprenticeship system meets the changing demands of the economy by giving apprentices the skills they need to succeed and providing employers with the talent they need to thrive.
Mitzie Hunter, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, was joined by Ann Hoggarth, MPP for Barrie, at the United Association in Barrie today to release Ontario's new Apprenticeship Strategy.
Educause has submitted a $55,000 offer to acquire the assets of the now defunct New Media Consortium, court documents reveal.
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University has closed applications from all international students enrolled in 2018 after reaching its capacity, reports Richmond News. The article explains that KPU's international enrollment has grown 41% since last fall. "We never had these many applicants from international before," said KPU media specialist Tatiana Tomljanovic.