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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This past fall, Coppin welcomed Wes Muhammad, a 14-year-old from Baltimore into its largest freshmen class since 2011. The campus has seen significant upgrades to its facilities, creating modern learning spaces that foster collaboration and creativity. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ford This concept stems from Richie Neil Haos (2011) research on critical compassionate pedagogy, which draws on Freires conceptualization of critical pedagogy (e.g., The goal is for educators and students to collaborate in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all. Pedagogy of the Oppressed ).

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report emphasizes that effective communication and collaboration within an institution and between institutions and organizations are essential to success. “If That is a fact and we see it all the time with our own students when they return to community (P2CP began in 2011). There is not a one-size-fits-all model.”

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry. In 2005, Curry took a job at Compton College in an entry-level position within student services, ultimately working his way through the ranks of leadership to become interim president in 2011.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Dr. Devorah Lieberman became president of University of La Verne in 2011, a private institution of approximately 8,000 students about 35 miles east of Los Angeles, she was in many ways seeing life come full circle. This includes creating new means for retention.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting in 2011, Rueda-Acedo has incorporated innovative experiential learning activities and forged community partnerships with organizations such as the Arlington Public Library, Human Rights Initiative of North Texas and DFW Toys for Tots. “In And this co-advising model is 100% in collaboration with the institutional partner.

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

The Advisor That Cares

It is known that student success is affected by a wide range of factors.