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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

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The announcement, made at ATD's annual DREAM conference in Philadelphia, highlights these institutions' exceptional work in improving student outcomes and closing equity gaps. Both colleges have demonstrated remarkable progress through innovative approaches to student success. These efforts have paid off significantly.

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

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Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

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On the panel, “Selecting Evidence-Based Advising Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes,” Thompson spoke about equity being a top priority, noting that, if higher education does not serve its most disenfranchised populations, then it is failing. Department of Education and the Institute for Higher Education Policy.

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Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Appointed President of California State University, Los Angeles

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I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.”

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Study: Third-Grade Retention Has Positive Effects for Student Outcomes

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Holding students back a year may have its benefits, according to a recent study published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Opponents of the practice have argued that grade retention is punitive and can harm students socially and emotionally, Hwang said. As of 2019, 18 U.S.

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Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’

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I like being able to work with students, faculty, and colleagues in a different kind of way [that] made me more aware of the community of higher education and not just a department, class, or advising relationship with a student. She enjoys being able to understand how higher ed works beyond just the academic parts. “I

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Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith to Retire at End of Spring Semester

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Kent Smith “We appreciate Dr. Kent Smith’s unwavering commitment to Langston University since he became President in 2012,” said Jarold Callahan, chair of the Oklahoma A&M System Board of Regents. “As We are blessed beyond measure to have been on this journey in service to our students and to the entire Langston University family."