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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having served as vice president for student affairs at Cal State, Fullerton, from 2012–19, Eanes was familiar with the Cal State system. Developing global experiences for students and having them participate in high impact practices are part of her plans.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.” Latino first-year retention has increased from 59% to 71% after implementation of the dual credit program. Hawkins, Jr.

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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the early aughts, Renick says, it was standard practice for student support programs to address equity gaps and low graduation or retention numbers through the creation of targeted programs, like initiatives for first-generation students, and African American male initiatives. postsecondary institutions.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

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The four-year graduation rate for students who entered in 2012 was 52.8%. After undergraduate programming demonstrated improved retention and graduation rates, Watford was able to recruit students to Virginia Tech. Taylor Cupp When Watford began CEED, the graduation rate for Black engineering students was around 25%.

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Navigating the Path to Student Success Through Essential Guidance and Support

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I am a first-generation college student, whose parents instilled from a very young age the importance of a college education. Throughout my time in Academic Affairs I was responsible for leading out on strategic priorities for the University related to student success, retention, career outcomes, etc.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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civilian labor force compared to all other major categories of educational attainment since 2012. Access to student health and well-being services Comprehensive support services play a crucial role in the success and retention of community college students. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

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Some of the topics include literacy and math, advising Black male engineering majors, socio-emotional development, leadership, community college experiences, Black male veterans, athletes in P-12 and higher education, and the recruitment and retention of Black males in educator preparation programs. & Alexander, L.D. Byrd, J. ,

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