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"We Know More Than What Those Damn Tests Claim to Measure”: How Tests are Inequitable for Black and Other Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Specifically, in comparison to 2019, the previous assessment year, average mathematics scores for grade 4 students were lower in 2022 for American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic, students of Two or More Races, and white students (see [link] ).

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In fact, studies have shown that there is little correlation between SAT scores and success in college or in life. Beyond the content, the process, procedures and placement of the course within the current system, will do little to help dismantle oppression.

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

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the fact is our students are consumers, and the level of customer service from enrollment management and student service offices, as well as faculty, sends a direct message to students about how much we support their success." Examples: Can placement testing and advising appointments be rolled into one day?

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New Report Shows Pandemic Negatively Impacted “Gen P’s” Interest in College

EAB

EAB’s new survey shows that 20 percent of students who indicate they will not enroll in college right after high school say their primary reason is that they believe college is not worth the cost, compared to just 8 percent who expressed this view in EAB’s 2019 survey.

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Is Your Institution ‘Gen P’ Ready?

EAB

My team has worked with an increasing number of institutions that are seeking to re-center their student success strategies around a more holistic definition of the student experience. Read on for five key insights and recommendations to ensure Gen P’s success in higher education.

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Are you prepared to recruit ‘Gen P’?

EAB

As illustrated in the chart below, 67% of participants in our 2019 survey had started researching colleges by the end of their sophomore year. Be sure to highlight features that most interest families, including information on job placement, internships, and career services.

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Franklin & Marshall College Names Dr. Andrew Rich as 17th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He spearheaded a 40 percent enrollment increase, bringing the student body to 4,000, while simultaneously launching innovative student success initiatives. One of Rich's notable achievements at CCNY was the formation of a Public Service Career Hub, which more than doubled student placement in public service internships and jobs.

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