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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A growing body of research has shown that race-matched instruction—when teachers and learners come from the same background—is beneficial for students. College students have been shown to be likelier to pass courses with race-matched instructors, likelier to receive higher grades in those courses, and likelier to persist in school.

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Corequisite Courses Can Help Students Graduate Quicker and Earn More

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community college students assigned to corequisite mathematic courses instead of remedial courses not only graduate faster, but earn higher wages. That’s the findings of a study that has been tracking 900 community college students since 2013. We can see the results of reforms most clearly in math.”

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HBCU Advancement Teams: Don't Underestimate the Power of the Individual Donor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Billionaire Robert Smith’s pledge to pay off $35 million in student loan debt for the Morehouse Graduating Class of 2019 was not only transformational and liberating for those directly impacted, but it would also go on to cause a catalytic movement that resulted in several individuals to follow his lead. Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr.

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What works?

The Advisor That Cares

Repeatedly we read about professional development attempts that were too broad and generalized to allow teachers to apply them to their specific instructional challenges. 2013, November 6). Based on the research presented throughout this module, I am willing to guess that there has been little impact or improvement.

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5317, Discussion 1

The Advisor That Cares

The digital tools currently utilized within the advising relationships seek to manage student information, notes, and referrals. The institution employs a student information system to onboard and guide students from admission to enrollment. Another system tracks degree plan requirements and progress.

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The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments

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Now, for the first since 2013, graduate enrollment has declined, according to National Student Clearinghouse projections. Students are also expressing more interest in online programs than they were pre-pandemic. 700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. December 6, 2022. December 5, 2022.

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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

College Planners of America

One of the most popular student financial aid programs managed by the U.S. The PSLF program was implemented to forgive student loan debt for employees of public service and nonprofit jobs. But if a borrower is heavily into debt from student loans, PSLF forgiveness can still be a huge financial relief.