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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They needed long-term, data-driven, institutionally customized strategies to build financial resilience, promote academic innovation, and drive student success models that work for their institutions. Under the guidance and visionary leadership of our current President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax , ICB officially launched in 2006.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Additionally, Curry has secured millions of dollars for student success initiatives. The school ultimately became a satellite campus of the El Camino Community College District in 2006 but has since regained its accreditation and its independence. It was a devastating blow to the college. This is it.”

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, Excelencia in Education has the stated mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. The intent is to bring attention to evidence-based practices that are making a positive difference for Hispanic students,” says Santiago, chief executive officer of Excelencia in Education. “As Santiago and Sarita E.

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Advancing Academic Advising: A Collaborative Approach to Transform Advising & the Student Experience

The Advisor That Cares

Introduction Concerns about the student educational experience, student progress, and degree completion often motivate post-secondary institutions to actively seek innovative ways to enhance engagement and improve student success. It is known that student success is affected by a wide range of factors.

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

EAB

They accomplish this by providing holistic support through extensive academic and wraparound services from the time the student applies to the time they walk the stage. The program opened in Fall 2022 and is already serving over 70 students. Their outreach efforts have played a big part in their early success. learn more.

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Creating a data-informed campus: part 3

EAB

July 29, 2022 What happens when you disaggregate your student success data? Maximizing institutional research impact through building relationships and collaborating within the institution. New Directions for Institutional Research, 2016 (166), 47-59. link] McLendon, M., Hearn, J., & Deaton, R. link] Taylor, J., & Machado, M.

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

Supporting Student Success

The current circumstances presented an opportunity to rework and improve our workshops and resources for students. Now more than ever, Dweck’s (2006) message of a growth mindset is key to instill in our students. is a Student Life Coordinator at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. References.

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