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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The graduation rate for URM at four-year public institutions (4YP) increased 9 percentage points from 2016-17 to 2022-23, and the graduation rate for low-income students increased 10 percentage points in that time period. He became executive vice president in 2013 and assumed the presidency in 2018.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Due to the program’s success and the employment rates of students who participated in the translation certificate program, in 2013 additional faculty was hired, which allowed for the development of the interpreting certificate and the major in Spanish Translation and Interpreting.

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2022: Reemerging, Growing, and Evolving

The University Innovation Alliance

The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022. The number of annual graduates from low-income backgrounds has increased by 50%. The number of overall annual graduates has increased 32%. The UIA Liaisons are the driving force behind our day-to-day efforts.

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How Wait Times Impact the Health and Well-Being of College Students

Timely MD

The mental health crisis on campuses According to the Healthy Minds survey , over 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem — a 50% increase since 2013. When students’ mental health needs are met when and where they need it, they’re empowered to take control of their academic success.

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2022: Reemerging, Growing, and Evolving

The University Innovation Alliance

The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022. The number of annual graduates from low-income backgrounds has increased by 50%. The number of overall annual graduates has increased 32%. The UIA Liaisons are the driving force behind our day-to-day efforts.

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Small course modifications that can help all students succeed

The LTC Blog

Tanner, “Structure Matters: Twenty-One Teaching Strategies to Promote Student Engagement and Cultivate Classroom Equity”, CBE–Life Sciences Education 2013 and “Acknowledging Class in the Classroom ” by Carleton TRIO/SSS staff). Acknowledge the full range of backgrounds that your students bring to class.

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The Year Behind and the Year Ahead

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Supreme Court’s ruling saw a deep decrease in Black student enrollment at some elite institutions. Since 2013, over 80 anti-DEI bills have been introduced in 28 states, and 14 have been signed into law. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) saw its Black enrollment decrease by 13% from its average.