Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). However, research has demonstrated a clear underrepresentation of minority community college trustees (Moltz, 2009) with no progress being made in hiring African American administrators (Levin, Walker et al.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. Black student enrollment, for example, went up 2.3% in Hispanic enrollment. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Early in her time as an administrator at Virginia Tech, she implemented the Black Engineering Support Team (BEST), having Black upperclassmen be peer mentors to freshmen. I stepped out of a tenure-track role and into an administrative position, where I could create programs to help students be successful.” It is now called Imagination.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 One secret of our program’s exponential growth is retention,” says Espiritu. In the last three years EPW’s fall to fall retention ranges from 93% to 96%. “I I track them in retention. I track them in graduation.

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The Advisor That Cares

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Followed by a “ did this information help you ” survey to assess growth mindset messaging ‘s and support service referrals’ impact on retention/student success. … how vital the role of a strong advising relationship is to students’ retention and success. CSLE2COVA, 2018). 2018, August 8).

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Trusted by more than 850 colleges and universities – and serving more than 10 million students – Navigate unites administrators, faculty, staff, and students in a collaborative network to measurably improve outcomes across the entire student journey. And so as Naomi mentioned, in 2018 is when we acquired and joined the EAB partnership.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

He spoke with us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast about his leadership style, expectations he's faced, lessons he's learning from the experience, and how future administrators might best prepare for this kind of leadership. Javier Reyes found himself elevated to the position of Interim Chancellor.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 29, 2023

In terms of day-to-day administration, Crazy Bull points to teamwork. “I HACU provides student scholarships, internships, retention and advancement programs, as well as career development opportunities for educators. The United States was built on the blood of Native people and Black people and other people of color.”

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