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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. 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. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Similar to institutions nationwide, we saw enrollment plummet during the pandemic, dropping by 20% in 2020-2021. In 2021-22, we regained five percent, followed by a 30% increase the next year and another 20% the year after. These efforts signal to students that we care about their success even before they set foot on our campus.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At FAMU, Thompson began taking education courses in her major. "I I remember clearly the day she first sat in my methods class as a transfer student. Jhaneil’s impact as a scholar and educator is profound, and I look forward to her continued impact on our beloved profession." At 25, Thompson is already making a difference.

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Community College Leader Dr. Walter Bumphus to Step Down After Transformative Era

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Martin CEO of the Year Award and the 2021 Baldridge Foundation's Award for Leadership Excellence in Education. But Bumphus maintains that the real measure of success lies in the millions of students who have benefited from community college education during his tenure.

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Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, it should be pointed out that between 2016 and 2021 there was 1% modest growth of Black students , and a 13% increase in new Black student enrollment over the past year. Even with this program, making traction with increasing Black enrollment has been slow. It is understandable why Black students are frustrated.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lomax UNCF’s new research report, Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs , offers empirical evidence of the profound impact HBCUs have on the success of students, communities and the nation as a whole. They serve more economically disenfranchised students than most U.S. Dr. Michael L.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In my 30-year journey as a university president, I learned that successful leaders are not those who simply speak quickly, but rather those who learn to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions. It’s about showing genuine care and respect for others, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs. Arizona State University. Dr. Barbara J.

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