Miami Dade College

Popular Discussion Platform Will Enable College and K12 Instructors to Identify AI-Generated Writing

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help instructors respond to the growing popularity of ChatGPT and other AI-driven writing platforms, Packback today announced the upcoming release of a first-of-its-kind "AI-generated content detection" feature into its fast-growing suite of writing-oriented curriculum products. For Spring 2023 courses, Packback will have the ability to detect and flag AI-generated content embedded into its student-led discussion platform, Packback Questions, and its essay writing and research coaching platform, Deep Dives.

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  • For Spring 2023 courses, Packback will have the ability to detect and flag AI-generated content embedded into its student-led discussion platform, Packback Questions, and its essay writing and research coaching platform, Deep Dives.
  • "Now more than ever, it's critical for higher ed institutions to proactively invest in tools that use AI to support instructors.
  • Packback is an award-winning learning platform for improving writing, critical thinking, and motivation skills.
  • "As models like ChatGPT only continue to grow in popularity, detection of AI-generated writing is only one part of the picture.

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Commits $5 Million To Five New Colleges in Florida, Including New Historically Black College and University and Hispanic Serving Institutions

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The partnership is part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundations broader $40 million commitment to expand LaunchPad to higher-ed institutions that have a majority underrepresented population or are serving under-resourced communities.

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  • The partnership is part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundations broader $40 million commitment to expand LaunchPad to higher-ed institutions that have a majority underrepresented population or are serving under-resourced communities.
  • Blackstone LaunchPad has supported University of Central Florida for the past decade, delivering entrepreneurial skill-building programs to help their students launch successful companies and careers.
  • As part of Blackstones broader commitment to Florida, Blackstone LaunchPad recently partnered with Miami Dade College, Florida International University, Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Florida Atlantic University to expand its signature program.
  • These valuable partnerships are part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundations effort to provide entrepreneurship skills-building opportunities to a diverse set of students.

Modern Campus Reports that Employers and Students Spent Over $1 Billion on Continuing Education in 2022

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modern Campus, the higher education industry's leading modern learner engagement platform, today shared that students and corporations have spent over $1 billion so far in 2022 on programming offered by colleges and universities using its Continuing and Workforce Education solutions, Destiny One and Lumens.

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  • "Modern Campus is proud to support higher education institutions and their communities with Destiny One and Lumens, two purpose-built solutions for scaling continuing and workforce education programming," said Peter DeVries, chief executive officer at Modern Campus.
  • "Continuing, professional and workforce education is playing a more important role than ever in supporting learners, institutions and their communities.
  • In the 2022 State of Continuing Education report , professional, continuing and online (PCO) education divisions of higher education institutions reported that their roles had expanded since the pandemic.
  • However, institutions using Modern Campus Destiny One and Lumens overwhelmingly said they were satisfied with their registration system experience.

MITRE and Miami Dade College to Collaborate on Research and STEM Talent Development

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Engagements may include collaborative research and development with MITRE staff and MDC students and faculty in areas including Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, climate science, and digital health.

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  • Engagements may include collaborative research and development with MITRE staff and MDC students and faculty in areas including Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, climate science, and digital health.
  • It will also include curriculum development and internship opportunities for MDC students and supporting the growth and acceleration of the Miami ecosystem.
  • Were proud to partner with Miami Dade College to combine our shared values and resources to solve problems for a safer world, said Julie Gravallese , MITRE vice president, workplace innovation.
  • Working with MDC, MITRE will help expand, engage, and develop diverse talent through internship and faculty development opportunities.

EV Technology Group Announces CEO Wouter Witvoet Will Attend and Speak at World Strategic Forum in Miami Starting Oct 31

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EV Technology Group Ltd. (the Company or EV Technology Group) (NEO: EVTG, OTCQB: EVTGF, DE: B96A) announces today that CEO Wouter Witvoet will attend the Miami World Strategic Forum - Investing In Trust Conference on October 31 and November 1.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EV Technology Group Ltd. (the Company or EV Technology Group) (NEO: EVTG, OTCQB: EVTGF, DE: B96A) announces today that CEO Wouter Witvoet will attend the Miami World Strategic Forum - Investing In Trust Conference on October 31 and November 1.
  • The Miami World Strategic Forum, presented by Miami Dade College, is one of the five conferences hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA).
  • Wouter Witvoet, CEO of EV Technology Group said, It is a great opportunity to be able to join the panel with so many prominent guests.
  • By acquiring iconic brands and bringing beloved motoring experiences to the electric age, EV Technology Group is driving the EV revolution forward.

New Meta-Analysis Demonstrates “The ACUE Effect”: Quality Teaching Drives Significant and Positive Student Outcomes

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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We set out to estimate the average effect of ACUE faculty on student course outcomes.

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  • We set out to estimate the average effect of ACUE faculty on student course outcomes.
  • We found evidence of a positive average effect of ACUE and are now even more confident about the range of positive effects that we might expect from new partnerships.
  • "Today, with nearly all of our full-time faculty ACUE Certified, UA-PTC's investment in quality teaching is paying off for students and faculty.
  • About ACUE: The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) is on a mission to accelerate student success, belonging, and equity through quality instruction.

ALM Addresses Industry-Wide Talent Shortage with New Insurance Career Development Program at Miami Dade College

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALM, a leading provider of strategic business intelligence and publisher of insurance publications such as NU Property & Casualty Magazine and Claims Magazine, is offering a free three-week course on insurance career development at Miami Dade College beginning Nov. 2, 2022. Executives from leading insurers like EverestRe, The Hartford, PURE Insurance and Evonik will encourage students who are currently in the job market to consider pursuing insurance careers.

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  • Executives from leading insurers like EverestRe, The Hartford, PURE Insurance and Evonik will encourage students who are currently in the job market to consider pursuing insurance careers.
  • Throughout the course, students will be introduced to various networking and internship opportunities, as well as provided with hands-on support.
  • "We have been talking about the talent gap and hiring crisis in insurance and other industries for years.
  • This program is available to Miami-Dade College students in addition to members of the local community and the public.

Investing in Trust: Global Leaders Gather at the World Strategic Forum in Miami

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For its 11th edition, the World Strategic Forum will be hosting government and business leaders from around the world to convene in Miami, Florida and discuss core global issues on October 31st and November 1st, 2022, under the theme "Investing in Trust". The annual gathering will feature more than 90 speakers at the Biltmore Hotel to address the global economy's new trends, current demands, and environmental necessities in order to successfully shape a better tomorrow. A true international reference and one of the most important economic gatherings, the World Strategic Forum brings together the world's top leaders from the public, private, institutional, and academic sectors on a platform that promotes dialogue and collaboration.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For its 11th edition, the World Strategic Forum will be hosting government and business leaders from around the world to convene in Miami, Florida and discuss core global issues on October 31st and November 1st, 2022, under the theme "Investing in Trust".
  • Opening the 11th edition of the World Strategic Forum is Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami Dade College, and Bill Johnson, President of the World Strategic Forum.
  • The Miami World Strategic Forum, presented by Miami Dade College, is one of the five conferences hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) .
  • The objective of the World Strategic Forum is to foster a better understanding of opportunities and challenges at stake in the Global Market.

Levi Strauss & Co. Supports Voter Registration Campaign on More than 150 Community College Campuses

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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today announced a new nonpartisan voter registration initiative on over 150 community college campuses in advance of the midterm elections this November.

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  • today announced a new nonpartisan voter registration initiative on over 150 community college campuses in advance of the midterm elections this November.
  • Community colleges account for just over 40% of U.S. undergraduates, but historically see lower voter registration and voting rates than four-year universities.
  • is working to close this gap by supporting voter registration efforts on over 150 community college campuses in 40 states.
  • "We are incredibly excited about our partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. for our favorite civic holiday, National Voter Registration Day!

Cyberbit Launches First Hyper-Realistic Cyber Security Tournament for Higher Education

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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This way, ICL provides a reliable benchmark for cyber security education leaders to predict their students' future success and enables students to experience real-world incident response firsthand.

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  • This way, ICL provides a reliable benchmark for cyber security education leaders to predict their students' future success and enables students to experience real-world incident response firsthand.
  • The Cyberbit platform powers the tournament, the world's leading skill development and learning platform, used by hundreds of corporate, state, and government teams and higher education institutions worldwide.
  • Cyber security education leaders and faculty who want to sign up their institution or learn more about the event should visitthis registration link.
  • Cyberbit provides hands-on cybersecurity education and training and addresses the global cybersecurity skill gap through its world-leading cyber range platform.