Advice on contacting a university about credits from a half-completed MA (UK Higher Education filter).
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posted by sock of ages
on Jan 13, 2013 -
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How much of the budget for the average American college or university is allocated to salaries & benefits?
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posted by chara
on Oct 22, 2012 -
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Is it worth it for me to pursue higher education? Middle-aged, single parent, seasoned corporate employee and....
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posted by batmonkey
on Aug 31, 2012 -
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I have the opportunity to build a state of the art academic computer lab. If you were one of our students, what would you want in the lab?
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posted by Silvertree
on Aug 2, 2012 -
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Do you or anyone you know have personal experience as a Caucasian attending an historically Black college/university? African-Americans who work at or who have graduated from such institutions are also free to weigh in on the experiences of any White students/classmates they may have had.
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posted by lodie6
on Mar 30, 2012 -
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I'm making a list of online apps and resources for academics – anything to help increase productivity, manage information, help with referencing and citation, class management or planning (more for instructors and TAs than students), research tools... maybe even smart phone applications. Any suggestions/recommendations?
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posted by taz
on Dec 3, 2011 -
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How do I bring myself to do what I want (which is go to college), while avoiding the various (mostly money-based) neurotic fears associated with this? Neurotic 'I talk too much' details inside.
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posted by Heretical
on Jun 17, 2011 -
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I'm trying to find some rather specific demographic information about Asian-Americans in the 1950s and 1960s and I'm not having much luck. Perhaps you could offer some assistance?
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posted by chara
on Mar 15, 2011 -
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Please help brainstorm potential career paths for a friend who currently works in higher education administration. She wants to branch out into something new, but doesn't know what kind of careers might match up to her experience and talents. Details inside.
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posted by np312
on Nov 2, 2010 -
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I want to go back to school. Understatement: I'm a non-traditional student. I've been living below poverty levels for most of my life. I need funding - loans, grants, scholarships. How?
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posted by loquacious
on Oct 26, 2010 -
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I work in the field of higher education/college access and retention. I'm sort of interested in getting my Master's in Higher Education Administration. My new job offers 80% tuition reimbursement for grad school classes at a local university. Logically, I know I should take advantage of this opportunity, and start taking classes next semester, but I have some reservations:
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posted by chara
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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Are there good online programs for a Masters of Higher Education degree? Specifically I'm interested in a career in academic advising or student development and would prefer online courses that meet in the evening.
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posted by zizzle
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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I would like to go back to school next fall. I already have an AAS degree in Computer Science/Networking from a local tech school. Help me decide what I should do my bachelor's in.
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posted by cottonswab
on Dec 14, 2009 -
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Which colleges or universities still offer free tuition to children of employees who get accepted to the school?
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posted by mds35
on May 14, 2009 -
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Have you read good books (fiction or non-fiction) which accurately depict/explain life at universities in countries other than the US?
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posted by hydropsyche
on Jan 28, 2009 -
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What are the must-have certifications for a web developer working in higher education?
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posted by fvox13
on Sep 8, 2008 -
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As an "outsider", how do I find a back door in to a school or institution of research? Is there any way to "test in" to such a program - or to a degree?
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posted by loquacious
on Mar 28, 2007 -
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PhD advice! I am starting a PhD program in Communications this fall. I'd like some general advice from those who have survived. I'm looking for ideas on wise steps to take as far as department politics, TAing, getting published, attending conferences, funding, trying to survive on no money, being in a relationship with a non-student, etc.
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posted by k8t
on Jul 31, 2006 -
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I'm looking for examples of Web 2.0 principles and tools being used in higher education.
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posted by Toekneesan
on Jul 12, 2006 -
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How good is the reputation of Swinburne University in Victoria, Australia? Are they more focused on teaching or research?
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posted by ranglin
on May 15, 2006 -
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What should I wear to work in a higher education student services setting? Interview attire is one thing - I'm all set with that. But once I get the job, what should I wear to work? I want to build up my professional wardrobe and I want to do it right.
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posted by srah
on Sep 23, 2005 -
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Does anyone here have more than two Bachelor's degrees? If so, why did you get your second, and did you simply need to complete your major coursework or did you have to do the complete 60 hours/second two years?
posted by tetsuo
on Aug 10, 2004 -
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