Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. As of fall 2023, 69% of the student population at CSUSB identified as Hispanic or Latino. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1%

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Accelerator Model as an Innovation for Student Success First-year students sometimes have difficulties adjusting to college’s academic demands, and Dr. Renick’s team noted that freshmen struggled even more during the pandemic. Addressing this problem was the genesis of the accelerator model.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I remember clearly the day she first sat in my methods class as a transfer student. At FAMU, Thompson began taking education courses in her major. "I Jhaneil’s impact as a scholar and educator is profound, and I look forward to her continued impact on our beloved profession."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dr. Lynn Akey Akey is currently vice president for student success, analytics, and integrated planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Akey’s leadership at Minnesota State Mankato has steered our University’s direction to be one of student focus and data-driven priorities,” said Minnesota State Mankato President Edward Inch.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s Students are no longer entering college with the same levels of academic preparation that we might have expected before the pandemic, one of the many ripple effects we face as a result of disruptions in high school learning.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s Students are no longer entering college with the same levels of academic preparation that we might have expected before the pandemic, one of the many ripple effects we face as a result of disruptions in high school learning.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What we learned about the future of student success from 1,200 success leaders. CONNECTED is my favorite time of year in the Student Success Collaborative , and this year did not disappoint! Here are my 3 biggest takeaways from CONNECTED22: The pandemic is still affecting student success in critical ways.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In 2019, its president rolled out the Bearcat Promise , a pledge that all students will leave the university with a degree in one hand and a career plan in the other. Through a consistent focus on student success that embraces its identity as an urban public research university, UC has achieved remarkable outcomes, including: a 15.8%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 18, 2023

Latino student success in higher education is not where it needs to be, according t o findings from Latino student success organization Excelencia in Education. But according to the analysis, gaps between Latino and white students have grown over the last four years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

So I think a lot of institutional leaders have been concerned about making sure students develop that sense of connection. And then, faculty are especially interested because they haven't always had an explicit role in student success efforts, and it's a way for them to see where they fit in.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2024

Consequently, it should be no surprise if your institution experiences declining student success metrics and fails to meet various institutional goals. Here are two tips for your institution to consider in developing a new forward-thinking strategic plan: Assess the environmental challenges impacting your student body.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Community colleges serve the most diverse students in all of higher education. For Fall 2021, the College of the Desert’s (COD) student headcount included 8,213 Hispanic students, 1,657 white students, 395 Asian students, 252 Black students, 28 American Indian/Alaska Native students, and seven Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Island students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states. The 2021 Latinx population in the U.S. totaled 62.5 million, just under 20% of the U.S.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Originally from South Carolina, I came to California in 2021 as the Vice President of Instruction (VPI) at CCC and later served as Acting President for one year before becoming the permanent President in 2023. My former college in Massachusetts had a large population of Black students and steadily increasing numbers of Latine students.

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 13, 2022

The BoD's experienced leaders, who bring a wealth of experience in developing business strategy, will continue to influence those decisions as Close the Gap Foundation expands its programs to invest in even more student success.

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EAB

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Student Success Priorities 2022. How to Build a Student-Centric Community College. Building a holistic student support infrastructure with Navigate. December 15, 2021. Are your emails to students limiting your equity efforts? November 12, 2021. Why we should be talking about graduate student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

million credit and non-credit students for the 2021-22 academic year; the need to retain top talent among faculty and staff continues to grow. Gonzales The ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented workforce is imperative to ensuring the success of a community college system.

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EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

We heard from one leader that their institution reallocated funding to the multicultural center—a decision they likely made with the goal of increasing a sense of belonging for students from historically excluded groups. Trying to decide on the right advising model, or whether your institution needs a chief student success officer?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

population is Latinx, and, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Latinx workers made up 66% of the workforce in 2021. We’re also mindful that our students don’t often have the opportunity, or haven’t had the opportunity, to think about what opportunities exist for them,” said Lonon. population growth.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

With that quote on his mind, Alexander jumped at the chance to collaborate with the Partnership for Education Advancement, a nonprofit that works with Minority Serving Institutions, including HBCUs, to find technological solutions to serve and advance their students.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Nwosu, a lifelong advocate for equitable access and success in higher education, has also served on IHEP’s Board of Directors since February 2021 and is currently Board Chairperson. Until early August, he was Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Herbert H.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“Black and undocumented students are socially and politically left out of the conversation,” said Hall, an assistant professor of higher education administration at Kent State University in Ohio. Numerically, Black undocumented students are in the minority, said Hall.

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Symplicity

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Healthy Minds network released a study in 2022 which found that in the last eight years, the mental health of college students has steadily declined with 135percent increase in depression and 110% increase in anxiety from 2013-2021. This paired with a saddening report from the JED Foundation, 25.5

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AUGUST 13, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It has become clearer than ever that we need a movement toward large-scale student success to elevate us as a society and as a competitive economy. We grew our network this year, from 11 to 14 institutions, to provide even greater opportunities for learning and scaling the most promising student success practices.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. Their vision focused on student success, inclusion, and a commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students to thrive in their academic pursuits. Ready to get started?

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By simulating difficult discussions, engaging with community partners, and understanding signs of depression, students will be better equipped to support each other during times of crisis and more likely to value mental health. EAB has done extensive research on student mental health and student success. October 26, 2021.

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Higher-than-expected summer melt in Fall 2021 led them to investigate causes that could threaten future semesters. Cross-campus communication issues, limited access to faculty during summer, and a lack of buy-in to student success initiatives were among the most pressing contributors. Student Success Priorities 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It’s not just a report on diversity, it’s about student success,” said Eloy Ortiz Oakley, president of College Futures and former chancellor of California Community Colleges. According to 2021 data, 60% of the University of California (UC) chancellors are white.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 1, 2024

These initiatives can continue for years without scrutiny, or they may be evaluated during leadership changes or budget reviews to assess their effectiveness in helping students succeed. Regularly measuring the efficacy of student success initiatives is crucial for strategic decision-making and planning.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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EAB

JANUARY 23, 2023

Access the resource center More on student mental health BIT/CARE Team Assessment January 23, 2023 Student Mental Health & Well-Being Collaborative October 18, 2022 Growing Amidst the Great Opt-Out August 9, 2022 Professional and Academic Services Summer 2022 Roundtable June 15, 2022 5 Critical To Dos for Academic Leaders to Support Student Success (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 12, 2023

Now, the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), a nonpartisan nonprofit promoting post-secondary access and success, is publishing lessons learned from its ongoing attempts to build a better, more equitable transfer system. When you do these things in partnership, you get a holistic view of transfer students’ experiences and pathways.

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The Advisor That Cares

APRIL 8, 2023

Learner-Centered Advising for Student Success: Leveraging Backward Design, Collaboration, and the LMS Reference Mojeiko, L., 2021, January 19). Learner-Centered advising for student success: Leveraging backward design, collaboration, and the LMS. They get me! They really get me. Haskell, A., & Dunn, S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Thompson notes that students who participate in dual enrollment/credit — attending high school and a community college simultaneously — outperform other students when they get into college, but data showed there weren’t enough low-income and URM students entering that pipeline. His focus has not been strictly on people of color.

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