Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

CCA’s roots began in the state of Indiana, but, by 2018, when Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva became its president, the organization began to spread its work more intentionally across the nation. Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva Watson Spiva brought a wealth of knowledge to CCA. Finance in college is very important and making sure it’s affordable.

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JULY 29, 2024

Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), participated in the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit put together by the U.S. He became executive vice president in 2013 and assumed the presidency in 2018. Offutt has been with CPE since 2018.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2023

Since 2018, García has overseen AASCU, restoring the financial health of the organization and working to support public higher ed. Mildred García Once she steps into the role, García will be the first Latina president of the CSU, which is the nation's largest and most diverse four-year university system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Further, school counselors must be trained in using an equity-based lens to help students of color explore various career options and postsecondary opportunities in preparation to enter a global, diverse, and technological workforce. Gifted and talented under-referrals and underrepresentation. internships). Fletcher Jr., internships).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. By using innovative advising and proactive supports, GSU’s equity gaps suddenly disappeared. Dr. Tim Renick “Today, we’re over 80% nonwhite,” says Renick.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. From 2018 to 2023, Latinx staff representation increased from 33% to 38%, and administrator representation increased from 17% to 25%, respectively. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

In May 2018, COD’s board of trustees approved a $1 million investment to support a diverse group of 23 faculty and administrators to participate in Kansas State University’s (KSU) doctoral Community College Leadership Program (CCLP), the first cohort known colloquially as the CCLP Roadrunner cohort. in community college leadership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Students experiencing basic needs insecurity are struggling to access reliable housing, nutritious food, or both. According to a 2018 U.S. This is a social justice issue, an equity issue,” said Cargas. That broke my heart.”

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Many of the programs that we put into existence are things that I wish that I had had,” says Watford, associate dean of equity and engagement and executive director of CEED. Waller joined Virginia Tech in 2018 as director of Graduate Student Programs. They also challenge and hold students accountable.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

While t ransfer pathways can offer students like Coleen an affordable and accessible route to earning a four-year degree, they too often fall short of delivering on this promise. 2018 Cost of Recruiting an Undergraduate Student Report. percent complete a bachelors’ degree within six yea rs. vi Postsecondary Value Commission.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Some are creating new programming, while others endeavor to increase access for students interested in serving the most vulnerable populations. Photo Courtesy of Dr. “With health services management they can work as managers in hospitals and in enhancing healthcare access. Francis College. We’re diversifying the healthcare workforce.

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APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. In 2018, he wanted to get more involved with student programming, so he joined the college’s LGBTQ+ History Month committee.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

UMGC is open access, which means there are students from different backgrounds and preparation levels. Webster University The mission of Webster University, a private institution in Missouri, prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In 2018, Larry and Beth Gies gave $150 million.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

“My whole goal and purpose is to figure out how we have a conference-wide conversation about race,” he says, adding that at the end of the conversation, he wants the nearly 15,000 expected attendees to reimagine what education policy and practice might look like when racial equity is prioritized. I’m a public school product,” he says. “I

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In 2018, when it became clear that we were well ahead of schedule to exceed our initial stretch goal for awarding more degrees, we worked with a consulting team and our board to identify how we might grow, both formally as a network and informally as a hub and clearinghouse for higher ed innovation. I hope you’ll join us there.

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Catherine Cronin

APRIL 14, 2022

Critical approaches to open education often focus on issues related to access, equity and agency: Access arguments are foundational in every rationale for open education, i.e. how to enable access to education for all. Making resources legally accessible (e.g.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

MAAPS demonstrated the value of an accessible, coordinated approach to advising. Between 2018 and 2020, seven University Innovation Alliance institutions utilized change management and human-centered design principles to identify and deconstruct barriers to successful career readiness for first-generation and low-income students.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Ensuring Equitable Access. Career services offices, like higher education more broadly, have struggled with access and opportunity issues for first-generation and low-income students. Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment. A Playbook for Transforming College-to-Career. Thu, 09/08/2022 - 06:00. College to Career.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. The UIA reflected that with web shows elevating topics and guests that directed attention to the issues and values we prioritize: equity, student success, experiences and outcomes for traditionally underserved communities, and diverse leadership.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. The UIA reflected that with web shows elevating topics and guests that directed attention to the issues and values we prioritize: equity, student success, experiences and outcomes for traditionally underserved communities, and diverse leadership.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2023

In 2018, Jarell became the first counselor of the new Upward Bound Math & Science project at the University of Nevada, Reno. Jarell also works to produce a systemic change in his community by serving as a member of the first-ever City of Sparks Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

Dr. Willis is a 2018 recipient of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges’ “40 Under 40” Award. Dr. Willis began her educational career in 2007 teaching at Florida A&M University before transitioning to Tallahassee Community College. Bridget Burns is the founding Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2024

In 2018 at the age of 17, Lopez learned that she was pregnant. “I In a keynote speech at the conference, he lauded the organization’s two-generation approach and their focus on equity as much needed ingredients for change. “We Malajah Lopez, a young mother of two, delivered a powerful speech at the opening plenary of the conference.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

We have a long way to go to achieve equity in the academy for Black males. Encourage and advocate for Black males to pursue dual enrollment and other accelerated course/program options in high school to provide access and help equalize and narrow postsecondary education matriculation disparities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 29, 2023

As more states with conservative leaders pass laws to end or curtail diversity initiatives in higher education, a number of higher ed stakeholders say they are intensifying efforts to ensure access and success for the very students who are being targeted.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 25, 2023

A Gallup poll was released, bearing terrible news: only 36% of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education, down 12 percentage points from 2018 and 21 percentage points from 2015, when more than half of U.S. citizens expressed high confidence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Being unaccredited meant students could not access Title IV federal student aid, and the college did not receive any ARP funds. Her passion for the education and equity of all students was unmatched,” wrote Dr. Miguel Cardona, the U.S. Dr. Jerlando F. She was 67. secretary of education, on Twitter. Nelson Lowell Stevens Jr.

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