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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This significant responsibility has prompted researchers to examine how these institutions prepare academic advisors to effectively serve their diverse student populations. These activities could enhance advisors' long-term professional development and ultimately improve student outcomes. Authored by Dr. Gabriel O.

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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Being in The Big Easy is significant according to NASPA President and long-time student success champion, Dr. Amelia Parnell, who shared on LinkedIn: I'll tell anyone that student affairs professionals are some of the most thoughtful people in higher education and our time together in New Orleans confirmed it for me again.

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Data and Collaboration are the Key to Preserving Higher Ed’s Hard-Fought Equity Gains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The historic gains made in recent years resulted from colleges and universities across the country focusing on eliminating disparities in educational access and student access based on race, gender, and socioeconomic status. to take advantage of academic coaching.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Luke Wood “This is one component of a larger effort to increase success rates for Black students,” said Dr. J. The end goal, he said, is to create a “system and network within institutions focused on creating the highest quality of access for Black students.” or higher and an interest in Black history, life, and culture.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in higher education. Collaboration among various departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, and equity and diversity offices, ensures a comprehensive approach to student and administrator support.

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What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To understand how to ensure better access and promote positive outcomes for all students in dual enrollment programs, community colleges need to understand the dual enrollment experience from the perspective of students themselves. . … I knew what my homework was going to be like in the future.”

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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. Renick’s team also discovered that certain courses did not pair well together, and students should be advised to take them successively instead of concordantly.

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