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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In my 30-year journey as a university president, I learned that successful leaders are not those who simply speak quickly, but rather those who learn to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions. The lessons from the 2008 financial crisis remain relevant today as we continue to face economic fluctuations and budgetary pressures.

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Florida’s Anti-DEI Actions Hit Hard for Alumna and Mom of Recent Grad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And my equity journey continues. But my longtime concerns for him as a parent have grown more severe in today’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion climate. Since joining Lumina in 2008, she has served as a strategy officer, director of equity and inclusion, and director of impact and research. Dr. Susan D.

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Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success

The University Innovation Alliance

Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success. Student Success. These respected campus leaders are skilled in change management, and we look to them for spearheading and scaling student success initiatives at our member institutions. Closing the Equity Gaps. Thu, 08/11/2022 - 06:00.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Williams found great success in business, but at the same time, felt the effects of imposter syndrome. I’m very thankful of where I am today, because of him.”

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Proactive Student Success Culture Improves Outcomes for All at the University of Cincinnati

Civitas Learning

Amid this steady decline, the University of Cincinnati continues improving retention and graduation rates, setting enrollment records, achieving diversity goals, and closing equity gaps. percentage point increase in overall six-year graduation rates from 2008-2014 a 13.5 increase in first-year student enrollment from 2021 to 2022 a 1.9

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Data and Student Success in Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

The Accelerator Model as an Innovation for Student Success First-year students sometimes have difficulties adjusting to college’s academic demands, and Dr. Renick’s team noted that freshmen struggled even more during the pandemic. Addressing this problem was the genesis of the accelerator model. Is Institutional Culture Part of the Problem?

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

COE

The project aims to provide guidance and insights for colleges and universities seeking to create effective and sustainable career development programs that promote equity and opportunity for historically marginalized learners. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fund initiatives across the U.S.

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