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Association Blends Science and Culture for Hispanics, Native Americans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The cautionary advice dispatched by his mentors when Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz was a college student dented his confidence and, on several occasions, tripped him up. A number of them mentor budding scientists of color at a time when the scientific sphere remains overwhelmingly white and male. of the population. “One

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Paying it Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Career mentors: Dr. Rafael H. Lopez Valdez’s focus on the human element started when he was a visiting scholar in Switzerland during the 2014-15 academic year. applied mathematics, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico; M.S.,

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is tutoring and mentoring, and Espiritu designed a model in which second-year students mentor first-year students. This continues after graduation when students attending four-year institutions mentor second-year EPW students. All Latino students from the Fall 2014 cohort graduated with a B.A. within six years. “We

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. Ford is Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University. Dr. Erik M.

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Navigating the Path to Student Success Through Essential Guidance and Support

Timely MD

Post-graduation, I started working in Residence Life and enrolled in the graduate program completing a Masters in Human Services and a certificate in conflict resolution. In 2014, the position was elevated to Associate Vice President for Student Success in Academic Affairs. I am deeply committed to serving college students.

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Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

When I was in graduate school, my mentor used to talk to me about the challenges of creating a “high tech, high touch” environment in higher education. Just think about all of the human-friendly technology-based services that make up the modern university.

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Additional mentorship efforts can include pairing students with mentors of the same sex, race, or ethnicity who regularly meet with to provide support/guidance and modeling. Ford is Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University Emeka Obinnakwelu Jr., Dr. Tanya J.