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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Research has shown that having Black teachers in classrooms significantly contributes to the holistic success of Black students (Milner IV, 2006). Schools should also expand mentorship and support networks for Black male students, equipping them with resilience and leadership skills. Dr. Ronald W.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As far as Howard was concerned, Ross’s journey started on the same day he met with student affairs. A 2006 National College Health Assessment found that just under 50% of the over 94,000 students surveyed reported feeling “so depressed it was difficult to function,” and 9.3% had contemplated suicide.

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How I’m Powered by Orange

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

When I first started looking at graduate programs in higher education/student affairs I had no idea that I would end up moving to Oregon. Eventually, I decided to apply for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) program at OSU. I was the student affairs web specialist. It was surreal. Having an Ed.M.

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5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

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Located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, HCC met the challenges they were experiencing in Latine/x student recruitment and enrollment head on by creating El Centro, a learning community for this student group. Miami Dade College is a Navigate partner and the first school in the nation that offered this unique option beginning in 2006.

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Developing a Strengths-Based Campus: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Supporting Student Success

This program gave me confidence in my unique set of strengths and gave me actionable guidance about how I can incorporate these “superpowers” into my academic, professional, and personal lives.” – Vic Duarte, Justice Studies student. Now more than ever, Dweck’s (2006) message of a growth mindset is key to instill in our students.

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