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reach its potential , we must expand the talent pipeline by attracting significantly more women and underrepresented minority students to the STEM disciplines . NJIT is doing so through its pre-college programs , intensive and targeted recruitment efforts , as well as student-support initiatives that have made us a top 20 national university producing African American and Hispanic engineers . In fact , 62 percent of all engineering degrees awarded to underrepresented minority students by New Jersey public institutions are earned by NJIT students . Additionally , we are growing our online education and training programs through NJIT Global as well as
Master ’ s programs in computer science , data science , financial analytics and robotics are preparing the workforce of tomorrow .
Getty Images / iStockphoto our New Jersey Innovation Institute in order to create opportunities for non-traditional learners to pursue degrees and for current members of the workforce to develop new or enhanced skills . By breaking down barriers to participation and fostering a culture that values diversity of all types and focused on student success , NJIT is filling a critical role in developing the workforce New Jersey needs .
Rider University By Dr . Gregory G . Dell ’ Omo , President
Rider recently launched “ Lifting Barriers ,” an initiative intended to help students break through significant obstacles they face in obtaining a college education and a successful career . It includes a 22 percent undergraduate tuition reduction , and robust support for career preparation and academic success . Coupled with “ Lifting Barriers ” is our Engaged Learning program , a requirement for all students . Field experiences such as internships , co-ops or student teaching are one of the six pillars of Rider ’ s Engaged Learning program , designed to expose students to on-thejob situations while learning to nurture professional relationships , and build their resumes and work-related references — all crucial steps for a successful career . Rider ’ s Inclusive Excellence Plan sets forth explicit goals around institutional inclusion , including improving the diversity of employees and enhancing support for underrepresented students . We believe it is imperative to strive for inclusive excellence , while maintaining a commitment to affordability and student outcomes to succeed in this competitive environment . Long before the coronavirus pandemic gripped our world , Rider had taken significant steps to expand our online undergraduate , graduate and continuing studies degree programs to allow students flexible options that seamlessly fit into their busy lives . Online education will continue to be an important component of higher education .
Stevens Institute of Technology By Dr . Nariman Farvardin , President
Three years ago , Stevens launched the ACES ( Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science ) program — one of my highest-priority initiatives . It ’ s a partnership among Stevens , 10 high schools in underserved communities and the corporate sector , with the aim of increasing access to educational and career opportunities for underrepresented minority students and providing the resources and support needed for them to succeed . We believe ACES has the potential to be a national model to increase op-
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