Blackboard Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

from Fall 2019, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. from Fall 2019 through Fall 2021. As institutions innovate to create ways to attract new students, or regain the students who have left, it is important to create culturally responsive interventions that uphold commitments to equity. 13% of households in the U.S.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While loan payments will continue to be stalled for students actively enrolled at your institution, there are a number of ways they could negatively impact your students—and your retention rates— today. These concerns could impact retention as current students think critically about taking on more debt. Navigate partners see a 3.5%

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Read more: Recommendations on customizing your early alert system to close equity gaps and help more students graduate. It's essential that your messaging is deliberate; click here to explore how to implement equity-based communication strategies. Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s 3.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

There are various methods you can use to cope with the advancement talent crisis , but addressing your workplace culture head-on can help you improve retention both immediately and over time. As a manager, it's important to be proactive in addressing hidden pay gaps to ensure equity among your team.

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Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

A review of research on trans students’ experiences in higher education conducted by the UCLA Williams Institute found that TGNC college students face discrimination and harassment, which can harm their academic performance and retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the topics include literacy and math, advising Black male engineering majors, socio-emotional development, leadership, community college experiences, Black male veterans, athletes in P-12 and higher education, and the recruitment and retention of Black males in educator preparation programs. & Alexander, L.D. link] Dr. Edward C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

African Americans and Native Americans have been particularly affected, suffering declines of 24% and 26% respectively between fall 2019 and fall 2021. The data, the researchers note, could also be used to let the public know how school districts and higher ed institutions are doing in terms of equity for minoritized students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2023

There, McManus served as the coordinator of disability support services and worked as a minority retention counselor. “I When a new governor came into office, all sex equity programs were cut across the state,” says McManus, who also worked as a counselor, program coordinator, and instructor inside the juvenile justice facility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2022

After nearly 50 years of funding community colleges based on enrollment and outreach, the state of Texas is considering making the switch to outcome-based funding, rooted in metrics like retention, completion, and the successful transfer to four-year programs. Like the majority of community colleges in the U.S., Dr. Karen A.

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