Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

As indicated by several key metrics, over the past decade underrepresented minority (URM) students have made considerable progress in retention, graduation, and persistence rates. percentage point increase in dual credit participation among low-income students from the 2016 senior class to the 2021 senior class.

Low income student 293

Low income student Students Retention Higher education 293

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We’re also one of the largest enrollers of Pell Grant students in the country, enrolling about 30,000 Pell students every semester.” But part of the challenge, he says, “is that 80% of our students self-identified as having minoritized backgrounds, and 60% were Pell students.

Retention 275

Retention Low income student Database Equity 275

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Most notably, it must be clear that each institution has an environment in which Latino students can thrive. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

Retention 334

Retention Facilitation Faculty First generation 334

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Innovations Smith said a rebound in community college enrollment is largely due to dual enrollment, which allows high school students to take community college courses. But Trent said these students are often not low-income students and therefore accommodation should be made for students who don’t have the resources to pay.

Community college 317

Community college Access Accessibility Low income student 317

Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

civilian labor force compared to all other major categories of educational attainment since 2012. Partnering with local employers to offer internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning experiences that provide students with real-world experience and job training.

Community college 98

Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98