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Newman University Receives $1.2M Towards Higher Education Access for Southwest Kansas Initiative

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Today Newman University learned that it will receive $1,200,000 for the Newman University Higher Education Access for Western Kansas Initiative, a comprehensive effort to bring bachelor’s degree programs and updated technology to the underserved area of Southwest Kansas.

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  • Today Newman University learned that it will receive $1,200,000 for the Newman University Higher Education Access for Western Kansas Initiative, a comprehensive effort to bring bachelor’s degree programs and updated technology to the underserved area of Southwest Kansas.
  • Southwest Kansas is in dire need of higher education opportunities.
  • This initiative provides Newman University with an opportunity to combat these statistics and meet the needs of Southwest Kansas students where they live by partnering with Garden City Community College, Dodge City Community College and Seward County Community College.
  • These programs will greatly benefit the entire Southwest Kansas community, as higher education will focus on a curriculum that directly reflects local business needs.

As Community College Enrollments Decline, New Research Shows Students Want More Flexibility in Course Format

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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New research from Cengage and Bay View Analytics looks at the learning experience of community college students and what they want for future courses.

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  • New research from Cengage and Bay View Analytics looks at the learning experience of community college students and what they want for future courses.
  • The Digital Learning Pulse Survey is an ongoing research project to understand how the pandemic is changing higher education.
  • "Community college students are typically non-traditional, meaning they manage many pressures in addition to their course work such as family care and full-time work.
  • "For all of the disruption that COVID-19 has caused for students, community college students continue to believe that their educational needs are being well-met.